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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Finnish Experiment Il!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Experiment Il clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Lomachenko jumps into guard, dragging Experiment Il to the mat.
Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Experiment Il engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lomachenko working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko trying to control the position here. #T1#
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Experiment Il controlling him for the moment.
Lomachenko controlling Experiment Il's posture. #T2#
Lomachenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lomachenko pulls Experiment Il in close to his closed guard and prevents Experiment Il from doing any damage or advancing position.
Experiment Il controlling from the top position. #T3#
Lomachenko pulls Experiment Il in close to prevent any damage.
Lomachenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Experiment Il advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lomachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Experiment Il seems content to control.#T4#
Lomachenko controlling the position for now.
Experiment Il trying to mount his opponent but Lomachenko defends it.
Lomachenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lomachenko (2) vs (0) Experiment Il
Lomachenko wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving. #T5#
Lomachenko stays in close to Experiment Il's body and controls the position.
Lomachenko stands and throws Experiment Il's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (5) vs (0) Experiment Il
Lomachenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Experiment Il will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Experiment Il prevents Lomachenko from improving position.
Lomachenko controls the position. #T6#
Experiment Il tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lomachenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Experiment Il looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Experiment Il trying to remain calm as Lomachenko controls from the top position.
Lomachenko trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom.
Lomachenko controlling from side mount.
Experiment Il isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Experiment Il's face as Lomachenko controls the position. #T7#
Experiment Il is not content to let Lomachenko control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Experiment Il keeping his opponent close.
Lomachenko is looking to take a break and control but Experiment Il is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
Experiment Il is trying to control Lomachenko's posture but Lomachenko avoids it.
Lomachenko takes a little break here. Experiment Il wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lomachenko'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.#T9#
Lomachenko working away.
Lomachenko trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom.
Lomachenko taking a breather here.
Experiment Il is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Experiment Il can't do much from the bottom here.
Experiment Il is letting Lomachenko control him for a moment. #T11#
Experiment Il is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko taking a breather here.
Lomachenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Experiment Il's legs.
Experiment Il wants to control but Lomachenko postures up.#T12#
Experiment Il tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Experiment Il is looking for a sweep.
Lomachenko staying calm.
Lomachenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working. #T13#
Experiment Il tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lomachenko tries to move to mount but Experiment Il blocks the move with his legs.
Lomachenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working.
Lomachenko taking a breather here. #T14#
Lomachenko continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lomachenko wants to control but Experiment Il is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lomachenko takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment Il stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok thats it for me. I had fun but now I am just old and everything hurts.'. |
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Event:
SYN 830 Krison vs. Duranto III
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment Il off balance momentarily.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment Il thows a leg kick but Caunt checks it
and Caunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Experiment Il with a body shot.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Experiment Il has managed to clinch.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Experiment Il fails to land.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Caunt is blocking nicely.
Come on Caunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Caunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Caunt prevents a body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt is looking to control Experiment Il's arms but Experiment Il gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caunt has his back to the cage.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Caunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Caunt misses with a body punch.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt cracks Experiment Il with a nice body shot.
Caunt avoiding damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
Caunt misses with a body punch.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Caunt taking a breather.
Caunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Experiment Il seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Caunt can turn it around.
Caunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il is trying to maintain a safe position but Caunt gets an underhook and turns Experiment Il into the cage.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Caunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
A short right from Caunt.
Caunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment Il.
Caunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caunt working aggressively here.
Caunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Caunt is blocking nicely.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il slows down the pace here.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Caunt blocks it.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caunt lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Experiment Il lands a left hand.
Caunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment Il tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Caunt blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment Il.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caunt.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Caunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il misses with a lunging right hand
and Caunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Caunt misses the jab.
Experiment Il swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caunt throws a leg kick which misses Experiment Il's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment Il tries to avoid it. #T4#
Caunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment Il.
Caunt lands with a thumping 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!
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment Il has time to react.
Caunt clobbers Experiment Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Experiment Il looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A head kick by Experiment Il misses
and Caunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Caunt is predictable there
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt swings widly with a right hand
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt misses the jab.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Caunt throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.#CL#
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caunt misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Caunt misses with a body punch.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Caunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Caunt.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Caunt looking to stall.
Caunt takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Experiment Il fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il misses with some punches.
Caunt presses Experiment Il against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caunt prevents a body shot from Experiment Il.
Caunt tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caunt presses Experiment Il against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caunt.
Caunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Experiment Il.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caunt managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
A head punch on the inside from Caunt fails to land.
Caunt cracks Experiment Il with a nice body shot.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Caunt misses with some punches.
Experiment Il makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Caunt.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Caunt is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Caunt as Experiment Il tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Caunt obliges.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Caunt breaks the clinch.
Caunt keeps Experiment Il at a distance using the push kick.
Caunt throws a good cross that connects.
Caunt jabs Experiment Il right on the nose. Experiment Il blinks but takes it well.
Caunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Caunt thuds a left hand into Experiment Il's body.#T4#
Caunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caunt throws a good cross that connects.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick nicely.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Caunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
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!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Caunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caunt.
Caunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Experiment Il's head.
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
Caunt pushes Experiment Il away with a front kick.
Experiment Il misses with a right hand
and Caunt 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.
Caunt misses with a hook
#KD#
and Experiment Il counters with a head kick that drops Caunt to the mat! Caunt scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Caunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Caunt moved away.
Experiment Il misses with a hook
and Caunt counters with a nice body kick.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Caunt throws a body kick.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Experiment Il closes the distance but Caunt moves to the side
and Caunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment Il takes one to the chin there.
Caunt misses with a low kick as Experiment Il jumps back.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target.
Nice cross by Caunt.#T3#
Caunt lands with a kick to the temple. Experiment Il shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Caunt punishes Experiment Il's body with a nice straight punch.
Caunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Caunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Caunt.
Caunt digs a good body shot into Experiment Il's ribs.#T4#
Caunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caunt.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment Il throws a lazy uppercut
and Caunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Caunt is looking for the big counter here.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Caunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Caunt 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Finnish Experiment Il had this to say: 'Ok thats it for me. I had fun but now I am just old and everything hurts.'. |
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Event:
SYN 822 Whymer vs. DeSilva
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
McQuirre sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Experiment Il keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McQuirre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Experiment Il has closed the distance and engaged McQuirre in a clinch.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McQuirre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from McQuirre.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre is working Experiment Il over against the cage.
Experiment Il avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuirre.
Experiment Il is struggling to control the position.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment Il.
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!
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
McQuirre misses with an elbow over the top.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuirre lands a shot to the body.
McQuirre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Experiment Il is defending well for now.
Experiment Il lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Experiment Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
A knee to the head by Experiment Il.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment Il has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to McQuirre's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Experiment Il tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Experiment Il back against the cage. #T2#
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
A low kick from Experiment Il misses
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but Experiment Il avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Experiment Il tries to keep at a distance but McQuirre has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre lands an elbow inside.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
McQuirre lands with a short shot to the head.
Experiment Il struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to McQuirre's face.
#BC2#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuirre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
McQuirre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McQuirre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Experiment Il with a body shot.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
McQuirre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McQuirre works Experiment Il's body with a nice hook.
Harry McQuirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuirre throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.
Experiment Il scores with a nice right hand.
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by McQuirre!
McQuirre throws out a leg kick but Experiment Il moves out of range and McQuirre only half commits.
McQuirre pushes Experiment Il away with a front kick.#T4#
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Experiment Il throws a right hand that misses
and McQuirre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Experiment Il thinking.
McQuirre takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McQuirre.
Experiment Il fires out a quick counter leg kick but McQuirre just manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McQuirre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment Il walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Experiment Il throws a hook but McQuirre blocks it.
Experiment Il avoids the head kick by McQuirre.
McQuirre lands with a slapping head kick.
McQuirre throws a combination that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McQuirre throws a lazy body kick
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Harry McQuirre's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il closes the distance looking to clinch
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Experiment Il rushes McQuirre and presses him up against the cage.
Experiment Il throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McQuirres head.
Experiment Il misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il trying to stall but McQuirre improves his position.
#BC2#
McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
McQuirre has closed the distance and engaged Experiment Il in a clinch.
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Experiment Il scores with a nice short uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section. McQuirre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
McQuirre tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but McQuirre avoids the damage to the body.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il dodges an elbow strike from McQuirre.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il tries to stall but McQuirre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
A short right from McQuirre. #BC2#
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily. #T3#
Experiment Il cracks McQuirre with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from McQuirre finds it's target.
McQuirre connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Experiment Il is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Finnish Experiment Il has been cut.
Experiment Il checks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McQuirre.
McQuirre swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Experiment Il clinches up with McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but McQuirre is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment Il.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McQuirre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il misses with some punches.
Experiment Il is pushing McQuirre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment Il misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by McQuirre.
McQuirre connects with a leg kick.
Experiment Il 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. #CL2#
McQuirre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McQuirre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McQuirre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Experiment Il at a distance.
Experiment Il doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McQuirre has knocked Experiment Il down with a huge combo! McQuirre steps away and waves a wobbly Experiment Il back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Experiment Il is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Experiment Il gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McQuirre gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre 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.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment Il stepped up to the mic, saying 'Prkl, stna, vttu..'. |
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Event:
SYN 808 Whymer vs. Number II
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
McLaughlin lands with a good body shot.
McLaughlin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Experiment Il is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment Il wants to clinch but McLaughlin slips to the side
and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Experiment Il thinking.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Experiment Il lands a big head kick that sends McLaughlin tumbling to the mat! Experiment Il takes a step backwards and waves McLaughlin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McLaughlin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mike McLaughlin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin seems to have recovered his senses.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment Il has time to react.
Experiment Il missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Experiment Il fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Experiment Il misses
and Experiment Il takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il connects with a high kick.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Experiment Il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment Il down.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand. #CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
McLaughlin avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLaughlin's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but McLaughlin blocks with his arms.
#T2#
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but McLaughlin is blocking nicely.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards. #BC2#
McLaughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Experiment Il throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il lunges at McLaughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaughlin's hand.
A swing and a miss from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Experiment Il misses with a hook
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.#CL#
Experiment Il moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
Experiment Il working aggressively here.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment Il.
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment Il.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards. #T4#
A short left from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLaughlin managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McLaughlin'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#
McLaughlin throws a front kick that sends Experiment Il stumbling back into the cage.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
McLaughlin wants to break free but Experiment Il has control.
A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaughlin avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
McLaughlin is leaning against Experiment Il and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Experiment Il scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin gets through Experiment Il's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLaughlin lands with a left to the head.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaughlin avoids the damage to the body.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Experiment Il fails to land.
McLaughlin avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLaughlin.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
McLaughlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Experiment Il's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment Il is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Experiment Il ducks right into an uppercut from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
Experiment Il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Experiment Il ducks right into an uppercut from McLaughlin.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing. #T3#
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment Il darts in trying to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Experiment Il's belly button to the back.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment Il.
An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
McLaughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Experiment Il misses
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Experiment Il misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Experiment Il.#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!
McLaughlin cracks Experiment Il with an open hand slap.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away.
Experiment Il backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
Experiment Il misses with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment Il misses with a left hand
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from McLaughlin lands but Experiment Il takes it in his stride.
Experiment Il wants to clinch up but McLaughlin keeps it at a distance.
Experiment Il gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLaughlin.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Experiment Il crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Experiment Il gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Experiment Il manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McLaughlin'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
McLaughlin gets tackled into the cage by Experiment Il. Experiment Il maintains the clinch.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
McLaughlin digs a right hand underneath Experiment Il's ribcage. Experiment Il let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Experiment Il softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLaughlin avoids it.#T1#
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
McLaughlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Experiment Il works McLaughlin's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Experiment Il misses
and McLaughlin counters with an outside leg kick.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment Il lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2##CL#
Experiment Il has McLaughlin up against the cage in a clinch.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
#T3#
Experiment Il scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment Il.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin pushes Experiment Il back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
#BC2#
McLaughlin manages to break the clinch.
McLaughlin scores with a nice strike.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Experiment Il throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.#CL#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McLaughlin, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
McLaughlin presses Experiment Il against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head.
Experiment Il throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but McLaughlin blocks with his arms.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin gets through Experiment Il's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin 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.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment Il stepped up to the mic, saying 'Prkl, stna, vttu..'. |
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Event:
SYN 800 Monkey vs. Divisek
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - Azumah had a free shot at his head there.
Azumah throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il flicks out a counter leg kick but Azumah steps away.
Azumah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Azumah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Experiment Il throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Azumah.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Azumah has been cut.
Jerry Azumah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azumah clobbers Experiment Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azumah lands with a right hand.
Experiment Il takes one on the button.
Azumah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azumah looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Azumah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azumah.
Experiment Il's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azumah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Experiment Il scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Experiment Il misses with a hook
and Azumah counters with a nice uppercut.
Azumah lands a really nice looking cross but Experiment Il seems unphased.
Azumah misses with a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a good, hard body kick but Azumah shrugs it off.
Azumah throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Azumah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Azumah is just out of range.
It looks like Azumah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Azumah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azumah avoids the head kick by Experiment Il.
Azumah swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Azumah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts.
Azumah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azumah throws a body kick that misses
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Azumah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Experiment Il.
Azumah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Azumah swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azumah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azumah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Azumah lands with a slapping head kick.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Azumah is out of range.
Azumah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azumah misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azumah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Azumah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Azumah.
A punch lands to the side of Experiment Il 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Experiment Il slips a jab from Azumah.
Experiment Il wants to clinch.
Azumah lands a nice hook to Experiment Il's body. Experiment Il takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azumah throws a right hand that Experiment Il ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment Il also avoids with ease.
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azumah.
Azumah lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick there by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Azumah throws a push kick but Experiment Il slaps the foot to one side.
Experiment Il swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Azumah.
Azumah with a jab.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Azumah blocks it.
Azumah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azumah.
Azumah throws a leg kick which misses Experiment Il's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment Il tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azumah misses with a hook
and Experiment Il counters with an inside leg kick.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azumah.
Azumah throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Experiment Il looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Azumah tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment Il throws out a leg kick but Azumah moves out of range and Experiment Il only half commits.
Azumah misses with a wild body shot.
Azumah backing away here, and Experiment Il unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Azumah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Azumah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Azumah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azumah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azumah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment Il can do to turn this around?
Azumah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azumah, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Azumah coming out on top.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Experiment Il might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Azumah has got the better of the exchanges.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but Azumah moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il tried to score with a low kick but Azumah checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azumah lands a body shot.
Azumah dips to his left and cracks Experiment Il with an uppercut!
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Azumah moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Experiment Il moves out of range as Azumah strikes.
Azumah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azumah lands an overhand right.
Azumah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Azumah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment Il tries to work over Azumah's front leg with a kick but Azumah checks it.
A jab lands there for Azumah.
Azumah misses with a body punch
and Experiment Il counters with a low kick, right behind Azumah 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azumah.
Azumah misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Experiment Il.
Azumah looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.#T2#
Azumah cracks Experiment Il with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment Il. That's going to slow Azumah down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
A big right from Azumah misses.
Azumah throws a leg kick which misses Experiment Il's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment Il tries to avoid it.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Jerry Azumah is winning the standup battle so far.
Azumah scores with a sloppy right hand. Experiment Il should have avoided that one.
Azumah scores with a jab to the body.
Azumah swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
Azumah is looking to counter punch.
Azumah connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Azumah lands a body shot.
Azumah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azumah.
Azumah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Azumah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Experiment Il misses with an attempted mid kick.
Experiment Il throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azumah.
Experiment Il connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Azumah.
Azumah lands a front kick.#T4#
Azumah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Azumah blocks it.
Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azumah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azumah throws a hook but Experiment Il 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!
Azumah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Azumah ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Experiment Il listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Azumah looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Azumah cracks Experiment Il with a good jab.
Azumah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Both fighters circling a little - Azumah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Azumah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Azumah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Azumah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Azumah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Azumah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azumah connects with a crisp jab.
Azumah thows a leg kick but Experiment Il checks it
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Azumah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azumah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azumah cracks Experiment Il with an open hand slap.
Azumah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Azumah moves out of range easily.
Azumah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Azumah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Experiment Il throws a lazy uppercut
and Azumah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Experiment Il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Azumah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Azumah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment Il looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azumah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Experiment Il with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azumah to score with a decent uppercut.
Azumah throws a body shot but no joy.
Azumah connects with an inside leg kick.
Azumah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Experiment Il throws a nice head kick!
Azumah lands a jab to Experiment Il's midsection.
Azumah delivers a nice body kick.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azumah throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Azumah with a hook.
Azumah lands with a straight right. Experiment Il didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Azumah misses
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Azumah is rocked!
Azumah misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Azumah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Azumah 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.
Azumah thows a body kick. Experiment Il tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Azumah seems to have got his legs back now.
Azumah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Experiment Il under the eye.
A low kick lands for Azumah.
Azumah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azumah throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Azumah with a body shot.
Azumah moves away from the strike by Experiment Il. #T3##KD2#
Experiment Il lands a big right hand that sends Azumah crashing to the mat! Experiment Il stays standing though and waves Azumah back to his feet!
Experiment Il scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azumah glances at the clock... BAM! Experiment Il nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Azumah crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Azumah is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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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SYN Supernova XI
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
It looked like Experiment Il was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Kurosaki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Experiment Il wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Experiment Il takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Experiment Ils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a 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!
Kurosaki throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Experiment Il bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Experiment Il moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Experiment Il walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Experiment Il throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurosakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Experiment Il 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 big left from Kurosaki misses.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki lands a jab to Experiment Il's midsection.
A jab from Kurosaki does it's job there.
Kurosaki lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Experiment Il tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurosaki manages to circle out of the way.
Kurosaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Experiment Il counters with a quick kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it.#T3#
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Experiment Il had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Experiment Il attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kurosaki just manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kurosaki does it's job there.
Experiment Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kurosaki misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki lands with a right hand. #T4#
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kurosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Experiment Il is looking to counter the offense by Kurosaki and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a two punch combo.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment Il off the cage and back into range.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Experiment Il with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurosaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki scores with a hook.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il tries to bum rush Kurosaki with a series of wild strikes but Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurosaki lands a jab.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosaki lands the left hand.
A jab from Kurosaki finds it's way through Experiment Il's defenses.
Kurosaki cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment Il moves in looking to clinch but Kurosaki pushes him off.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses its target.
Kurosaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki lands the left hand.
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Kurosaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment Il appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment Il off the cage and back into range.
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Experiment Il throws a counter high kick but Kurosaki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Experiment Il was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Kurosaki slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick.
Experiment Il looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Experiment Il walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurosaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Experiment Il jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Experiment Il takes one on the button.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Kurosaki. #T4#
Kurosaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Experiment Il knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurosaki works the jab nicely.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurosaki lands a head kick. Experiment Il smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Experiment Il might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurosaki manages to circle out of the way.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a low kick, right behind Kurosaki 's knee.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki cracks Experiment Il with a good jab.
Kurosaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Experiment Il fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurosaki 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 Experiment Il has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment Il and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Kurosaki. Beautiful body shot.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kurosaki walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment Il.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
#CL#
and Experiment Il counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Kurosaki blocks it.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurosaki's face.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Kurosaki blocks with his arms.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurosaki avoids it.
Kurosaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kurosaki managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il effectively controlling the action here.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurosaki's face.
#BC2#
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Kurosaki.#T3#
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il throws a push kick but Kurosaki slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Kurosaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Experiment Il takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Experiment Il quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Kurosaki misses
and Experiment Il counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a slapping leg kick.
Experiment Il scores with a hook.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Finnish Experiment Il did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Experiment Il counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurosaki thinking.
Kurosaki connects with the punch.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Experiment Il counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Kurosaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Kurosaki is blocking nicely.
Kurosaki lands with a left to the head.
Experiment Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Experiment Il misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurosaki won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Experiment Il.
Kurosaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Kurosaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Experiment Il utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Experiment Il misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurosaki avoids it.#BC2#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il backing away here, and Kurosaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Experiment Il tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurosaki manages to circle out of the way.
Donk. Kurosaki catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Experiment Il avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
A counter left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses its target.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Experiment Il walks into a jab.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with an inside leg kick.
Experiment Il defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Akio Kurosaki's cut even more.
Kurosaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
It looked like Experiment Il was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
As Kurosaki looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Kurosaki just gets out of the way.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Experiment Il quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kurosaki sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
And Experiment Il counters with a quick kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurosaki avoided it.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with the punch.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a thumping low kick.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki cracks Experiment Il with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment Il off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Kurosaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the head.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki lands a really nice looking cross but Experiment Il seems unphased.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
Kurosaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Experiment Il lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurosaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Experiment Il's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment Il on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Experiment Il misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
It looked like Experiment Il was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kurosaki.#T3#
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a solid body kick.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Kurosaki cracks Experiment Il with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Experiment Il takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il walks into a jab.
Kurosaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Donk. Kurosaki catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Kurosaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment Il.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment Il's head back.
Kurosaki tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kurosaki 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 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki! Akio Kurosaki retains his featherweight title!
Akio Kurosaki 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.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment Il stepped up to the mic, saying 'Prkl, stna, vttu..'. |
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Event:
Syn Kurosaki vs Puno
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
Salvatore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salvatore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Salvatore clinches up against the cage.
Salvatore letting Experiment Il take a breather here.
Salvatore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Experiment Il lands a right hand. #TD2#
Salvatore pulls guard effortlessly.
Experiment Il showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salvatore is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Experiment Il looking to pass the guard.
Experiment Il showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Experiment Il trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Experiment Il avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Salvatore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Experiment Il manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Salvatore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Experiment Il is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Experiment Il has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Salvatore has Experiment Il pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but Experiment Il defends easily.
#SUB2#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Experiment Il gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Experiment Il got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Experiment Il has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Experiment Il wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Experiment Il controls the pace.
Salvatore has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Experiment Il has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Experiment Il trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment Il working away.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Experiment Il wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Experiment Il in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Experiment Il keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salvatore misses with a left hand
and Experiment Il counters with a nice leg kick.
Salvatore goes for a double leg but Experiment Il avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Experiment Il continues to drive forward.
Experiment Il throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Salvatore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Experiment Il won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Experiment Il wants to control but Salvatore postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Experiment Il is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salvatore takes a little break here. Experiment Il wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Experiment Il can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Experiment Il is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salvatore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salvatore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working.
Salvatore is staying tight to Experiment Il's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment Il is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Experiment Il has escaped the position, nice work there.
Experiment Il is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Experiment Il is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Salvatore has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Experiment Il tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Salvatore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Experiment Il knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to get an arm triangle but Experiment Il is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Experiment Il is looking to reverse the position.
Enzo Salvatore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvatore slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvatore's coach down at King's Cross MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Salvatore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il sets himself, and Salvatore steps forward looking for the clinch! Experiment Il avoids it this time.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a takedown. Experiment Il tries to sprawl out of it but Salvatore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Experiment Il manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses its target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment Il clobbers Salvatore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore 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#
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Experiment Il's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salvatore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Experiment Il scrambles back to his feet.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il walks into a stiff left hand from Salvatore.
Salvatore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Experiment Il moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salvatore tries to clinch up but Experiment Il circles away and keeps his distance.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salvatore blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Experiment Il lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but Experiment Il turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Experiment Il crunches a lovely knee into Salvatore's ribcage.
Salvatore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment Il tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Experiment Il throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Salvatore is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Finnish Experiment Il!
A pretty intense looking Finnish Experiment Il took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Syn Garuda vs Whymer
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Puno looking to score a takedown here. Experiment Il is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Experiment Il's guard.
Experiment Il wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Experiment Il tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment Il pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment Il is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Experiment Il wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Experiment Il is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment Il swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno postures up in Experiment Il's guard and throws a big left but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Puno manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il. #CL#
Experiment Il has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puno managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is trying to stall.
Puno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Experiment Il smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Experiment Il tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il fails to land with a series of punches.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Puno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Experiment Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno throws a shot to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Experiment Il as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Experiment Il misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il moves in looking to clinch but Puno pushes him off.#T3#
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well.
That kick from Experiment Il tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno with the counter takedown but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Experiment Il cracks Puno with a good jab.
Experiment Il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puno throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Puno blocks it.
Puno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il lands with an overhand left.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Experiment Il stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Experiment Il wants it to stay on the feet.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Puno defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Experiment Il lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Puno 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.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno is working Experiment Il over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puno wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving.
Puno throws a strike but Experiment Il rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Puno works Experiment Il's body with a nice hook.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Experiment Il pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch but Puno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment Il misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno keeps the fight on the outside.
Puno connects with a body shot that sends Experiment Il's belly button to the back.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.#TD2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Puno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Experiment Il's shoulder. That is not cool.
Puno trying to control the position but Experiment Il is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il struggling a bit here.#T1#
Puno wants to control for a moment but Experiment Il uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Experiment Il is not content to let Puno control the position.
Puno looks to land a strike but Experiment Il avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Experiment Il has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment Il is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Experiment Il is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Puno wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving.
Puno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Experiment Il is keeping the position.
Experiment Il controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Experiment Il.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Puno misses with a hook.#T3#
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Donk. Puno catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Puno clobbers Experiment Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puno is defended easily by Experiment Il.
Puno lands the left hand.
Experiment Il's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puno under the eye.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno dives in and grabs Experiment Il's left leg, looking for a takedown. Experiment Il pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Experiment Il moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Puno with the counter takedown but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno digs a good hook to Experiment Il's body.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Experiment Il - just one landing.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Puno moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno 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#
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Experiment Il shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment Il on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment Il misses with a leg kick.
Experiment Il takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno digs a good body shot into Experiment Il's ribs.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick which misses Puno's front leg but catches the back leg as Puno tries to avoid it.
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno checks a low kick from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Experiment Il looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Experiment Il takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Puno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Experiment Il is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment Il is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il keeping hold of Puno's head, controlling as best he can.
Experiment Il regains full guard. Nicely done.
Experiment Il looking to control.
Experiment Il can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.#T2#
Experiment Il working a defensive guard here.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment Il is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Experiment Il had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Puno is pushing down on Experiment Il's leg trying to pass to half guard. Experiment Il is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puno working over Experiment Il with some ground and pound. Experiment Il looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Puno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Puno looking to control but Experiment Il is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Experiment Il working to try and regain half guard.
Experiment Il wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Experiment Il because Puno loaded up on that one.
Puno lands a big elbow.
Puno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Experiment Il tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Experiment Il is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Puno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Puno looking to control but Experiment Il is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Experiment Il holds on, trying desperately to control.
Puno wants to control the pace but Experiment Il is squirming around nicely.
Experiment Il keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puno is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Good work by Puno as he checks the leg kick.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Experiment Il manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Puno throws a strike but Experiment Il rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puno holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Puno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment Il is stalling in the full guard.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Experiment Il slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puno holds on and takes a little breather.
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno scores with a nice right hand.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Puno blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puno.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puno's head backwards.
Experiment Il swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Puno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Experiment Il is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puno off and has taken his back!
Experiment Il not allowing Puno to control his hands.
Puno tries to roll but Experiment Il sticks to his back.
Experiment Il biding his time, looking for the opening.
Experiment Il keeps control of the position as Puno tries to break free.
Experiment Il not allowing Puno to control his hands. #T4#
Experiment Il biding his time, controlling Puno.
A lull in the action here.
Puno wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Experiment Il controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il had his way with Manny Puno in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Experiment Il works the jab nicely.
Experiment Il cracks Puno with an open hand slap.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Puno 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.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target. #TD2#
Puno looking to score a takedown here. Experiment Il is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Experiment Il's guard.
Experiment Il is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment Il is retaining full guard. #T1#
Experiment Il trying to control the position here.
Experiment Il utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment Il utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment Il avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Experiment Il being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Puno gets a double leg takedown into Experiment Il's guard.
Experiment Il pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puno is fighting to break Experiment Il's control of his arms but Experiment Il is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Experiment Il is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Experiment Il throws a low kick but Puno moves out of range easily.
Puno digs a good hook to Experiment Il's body.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Puno. Beautiful body shot.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puno catches Experiment Il with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Experiment Il is fending him off so far but Puno persists. Nope, Experiment Il circles away and we're back to standing.
Experiment Il blocks a jab.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment Il looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.#T4#
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Experiment Il wants it to stay on the feet.
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il lands a jab to Puno's midsection.#TD2#
Puno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Puno showed some decent athleticism there.
Experiment Il is not content to let Puno control the position.
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puno is nestled in close to Experiment Il, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Puno working Experiment Il over with strikes.
Puno looks to land a strike but Experiment Il avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Experiment Il looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment Il, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno! Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!
Manny Puno took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Love you Shamrock, you�re the man. A true Champion and happy to call you my great friend.. '.
The defeated Finnish Experiment Il had this to say: 'Prkl, stna, vttu..'. |
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Event:
Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Experiment Il has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
We've been informed that Turner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Experiment Il will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turner blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner motions for Experiment Il to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Experiment Il scores with a hook.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
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!
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment Il.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Experiment Il had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Experiment Il gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner misses with a hook
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Turner tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Experiment Il is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Turner buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Turner!! Turner is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Experiment Il throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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.
Elgin Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'. |
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Event:
SYN 774 Zulu vs Maluga
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Experiment Il lands with a straight right. Azumah didn't see that one coming.
Experiment Il dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azumah scoring well with a low kick there.
Azumah throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick.
Experiment Il tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azumah is able to avoid easily.
Azumah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Experiment Il connects with a single shot there.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Experiment Il forces Azumah back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Azumah manages to break the clinch.
Azumah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azumah counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Experiment Il has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Azumah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il avoiding damage.
Azumah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Azumah blocks with his arms.
Experiment Il working aggressively here.
Azumah managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azumah.
Azumah throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Azumah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azumah.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azumah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il prevents Azumah from breaking the clinch.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azumah blocking some punches.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Azumah.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Azumah.
Azumah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Experiment Il misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Experiment Il scores with a shoulder strike.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
Azumah throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Azumah misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Azumah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azumah backs up against the cage.
Azumah throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and pushes Azumah back into the cage.
Experiment Il makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Azumah breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Azumah moved out of range nicely.
Azumah misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Experiment Il clinches up against the cage.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Azumah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Azumah is looking to break free of the clinch but Experiment Il has double underhooks.
Azumah misses with some punches.
Azumah has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment Il crunches a lovely knee into Azumah's ribcage.
Azumah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Azumah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Azumah won't want to take too many of those.
Experiment Il working aggressively here.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azumah avoids it.
Experiment Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azumah.
Experiment Il lands a shot to the body.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Azumah is looking to break free of the clinch but Experiment Il has double underhooks.
Experiment Il prevents Azumah from breaking the clinch.
Experiment Il crunches a lovely knee into Azumah's ribcage.
Azumah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azumah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azumah.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Azumah can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il has a couple of punches blocked by Azumah.
Azumah pushes Experiment Il back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Azumah wants to get back to striking at distance but Experiment Il won't allow it.
Experiment Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Azumah in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azumah is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Azumah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Experiment Il takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Experiment Il throws a lazy uppercut
and Azumah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il takes a swing at Azumah's ribcage but misses.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azumah misses with a hook
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Experiment Il lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Azumah lands a glancing blow to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Azumah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Azumah manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azumah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azumah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Azumah is having none of it.
A nice side step and Azumah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azumah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azumah keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Azumah misses.#T1##CL#
Azumah tries to keep at a distance but Experiment Il has taken the fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment Il lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Azumah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment Il misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azumah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment Il catches Azumah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Azumah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Experiment Il buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azumah.
Experiment Il throws a right hand that misses
and Azumah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azumah.
Azumah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azumah can do to turn this around?#T2#
Experiment Il cracks Azumah with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il throws the kick towards the body but Azumah avoids it.
Azumah looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment Il on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Azumah moves out of range.
Azumah scores with a push kick.
Experiment Il scores with a hook.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Azumah is out of range.
Experiment Il throws a body kick that misses
and Azumah counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment Il throws out a leg kick but Azumah moves out of range and Experiment Il only half commits.
Experiment Il scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment Il lands a nice hook to Azumah's body. Azumah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azumah.
Experiment Il takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Azumah tries to bum rush Experiment Il with a series of wild strikes but Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3##CL#
Experiment Il gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Azumah blocking some punches.
Experiment Il keeps control of Azumah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Experiment Il prevents Azumah from breaking the clinch.
Azumah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il tries to work over Azumah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azumah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azumah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azumah is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Azumah tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Azumah managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to throw a body punch but Azumah avoids it by throwing Experiment Il back against the cage.
Azumah misses with some punches.
#T4#
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azumah.
Experiment Il tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Azumah breaks from the clinch.
Azumah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azumah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Experiment Il. Experiment Il obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azumah finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment Il's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il missing with a left hand there. Azumah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment Il wants to clinch up but Azumah keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Azumah misses the target.
Azumah connects with a solid leg kick.
Experiment Il looks to clinch
and Azumah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azumah lands with a right hand.
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 Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Experiment Il misses with a right hand
and Azumah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Experiment Il's knee momentarily.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Azumah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Experiment Il lands with an uppercut that bounces Azumah off the cage and back into range.
Azumah throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Experiment Il tries to clinch
and Azumah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Azumah breaks the clinch.
Azumah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azumah throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Azumah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Azumah keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment Il misses with a straight left.
Experiment Il has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azumah.#T1#
Azumah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Azumah's shoulder, as Azumah tries to avoid the shot.
Azumah punishes Experiment Il's body with a nice straight punch.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azumah throws out the jab.
Experiment Il tries to counter by clinching up but Azumah breaks away and moves out of range.
Experiment Il takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azumah throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il backing away here, and Azumah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Azumah strikes.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Azumah moves away
and Experiment Il takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Experiment Il throws a hook but Azumah blocks it.
Azumah lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment Il off the cage and back into range.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azumahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Experiment Il scores with a push kick.
Azumah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il misses with a right hand
and Azumah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment Il connects with a right hand. Azumah shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Experiment Il moves into range and clinches up with Azumah.
Azumah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Azumah breaks the clinch.
Azumah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azumah. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Azumah manages to circle out of the way.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azumah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
Azumah throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Azumah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Experiment Il has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azumah finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment Il's head. #T3#
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azumah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il avoids a kick to the body.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Experiment Il moves to clinch but Azumah breaks away
and Azumah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jerry Azumah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment Il throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azumah 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.
Experiment Il tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Azumah counters with a nice body kick.
Experiment Il throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azumah cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the head.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Azumah's shoulder, as Azumah tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Experiment Il tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azumah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Experiment Il lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azumah swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Azumah.
Azumah moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Azumah is avoiding it.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azumah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Experiment Il misses with a wild body shot.
Azumah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Experiment Il.
Azumah throws a leg kick
and Azumah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Azumah moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerry Azumah.
I think Experiment Il 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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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Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Green lands with a kick to the ribs.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Green looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Green moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Green looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a front kick that sends Experiment Il stumbling back into the cage.
Experiment Il lands with a two punch combination 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!
Experiment Il is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
Experiment Il takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Green lands a body shot.
Green throws a series of strikes that have Experiment Il backpedaling.
#T1#
Green throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Green.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Experiment Il finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Green thuds a left hand into Experiment Il's body.
Green is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Experiment Il's belly button to the back.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green thinks about the counter body kick.
Experiment Il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Experiment Il misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Experiment Il takes one on the button.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Experiment Il lands a big head kick that sends Green tumbling to the mat! Experiment Il takes a step backwards and waves Green back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Green is rocked!
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!
Green slips under a jab from Experiment Il.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Experiment Il lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Experiment Il has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Experiment Il drops Green with a big left hand! Green is injured, injured bad! Experiment Il jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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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Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Jesus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jesus.
Jesus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jesus defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jesus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment Il has time to react.
Jesus sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jesus tries to land a front kick but Experiment Il steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jesus shoots for a double leg takedown but Experiment Il sprawls well. He's pushed Jesus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jesus keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Jesus moves out of range.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jesus 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.
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Jesus misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Jesus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jesus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jesus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A cross from Experiment Il lands.
Jesus tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment Il slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
And Experiment Il counters with a quick kick to the body but Jesus blocks it.
Jesus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
Jesus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heartless Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus is defended easily by Experiment Il.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Jesus tenderised Experiment Il's leg. Experiment Il is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Jesus.
Experiment Il is looking to counter punch.
Experiment Il has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Experiment Il. Beautiful body shot.
Jesus scores with a nice head shot.
Jesus throws a leg kick but Experiment Il moved away.
Experiment Il swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Experiment Il forces Jesus back against the ropes and clinches.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jesus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jesus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus. #TD2#
Jesus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jesus manages to end up in side control.
Jesus working away.
Jesus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Experiment Il regains half guard.
Experiment Il tries to roll over but Jesus keeps him under control.
Jesus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il trying to hold on to Jesus's head to control him but Jesus postures up.
Jesus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jesus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jesus wants to take a breather but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Jesus throwing shots but Experiment Il is blocking nicely.
Jesus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jesus is pressing down on Experiment Il's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment Il is holding on for now. #T4#
Jesus prevents Experiment Il from improving his position.
Experiment Il keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Jesus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jesus is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment Il is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il is looking to control Jesus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Experiment Il avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heartless Jesus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jesus with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jesus.
Jesus with the inside leg kick.
Jesus moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Jesus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Experiment Il under the eye.
Jesus lands the left hand.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jesus moves away.
Experiment Il takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jesus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus ducks right into an uppercut from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jesus catches Experiment Il with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jesus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Experiment Il looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Experiment Il. Jesus shrugs it off though.
Jesus scores with a one two! Experiment Il had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
Experiment Il connects with a high kick.
Experiment Il fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jesus moves out of range as Experiment Il throws a body kick.
Heartless Jesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Jesus with a hook.#CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Jesus blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Experiment Il smiles and moves away.
Jesus scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Experiment Il thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jesus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Experiment Il lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jesus misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jesus.
Jesus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jesus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Experiment Il misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Jesus cracks Experiment Il with an open hand slap.
Jesus tries to score with a low kick but Experiment Il moves his leg out of the way.
Jesus slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Jesus lands with a hook. Experiment Il tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jesus punishes Experiment Il's body with a nice straight punch.
Experiment Il scoring well with a low kick there.
Jesus slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Jesus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jesus looks to throw a body kick
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
It looked like Experiment Il was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jesus.
Experiment Il takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Experiment Il scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Jesus misses the target.
Experiment Il takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jesus dives in for a single leg takedown but Experiment Il sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Jesus.
The fighters circling - Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus dives in for a single leg takedown but Experiment Il sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heartless Jesus.
Jesus lands a high kick!
Jesus digs a good hook to Experiment Il's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Experiment Il.
A low kick from Jesus misses
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesus lands with a cross.
Jesus misses with a hook
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jesus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jesus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jesus misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Experiment Il coming out on top.#ROC#Jesus is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heartless Jesus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jesus keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus cracks Experiment Il with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jesus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Jesus.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Jesus.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
Jesus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jesus misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jesus was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
Jesus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jesus throws the kick towards the body but Experiment Il avoids it.#T1#
Jesus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment Il circles away quickly and effectively.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Jesus manages to avoid it.#CL#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
Experiment Il tries a body shot but Jesus blocks it.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jesus is trying to break free.
Experiment Il misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Experiment Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Jesus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment Il checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jesus. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
A low kick from Jesus misses
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Jesus throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jesus.
Jesus shoots in but no luck this time.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Jesus moves into range and connects 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!
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jesus.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Experiment Il throws a push kick but Jesus slaps the foot to one side.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
It appears Experiment Il was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jesus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jesus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Jesus loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment Il on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Experiment Il swings for the body but Jesus moves out of range.
Experiment Il digs a good body shot into Jesus's ribs.#CL#
Experiment Il moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Experiment Il creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jesus tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment Il is trying to maintain a safe position but Jesus gets an underhook and turns Experiment Il into the ropes.
A short right from Jesus on the inside.
Experiment Il with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jesus misses with a straight right. #KD#
Experiment Il drops Jesus with a beautiful combination! Jesus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Experiment Il is looking for the KO!
Jesus is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Experiment Il gets a clinch. #TD2#
Jesus pulls guard.
Experiment Il connects with a couple of short punches.
Jesus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Experiment Il has passed into side control.
Jesus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Experiment Il remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Experiment Il is putting a hurting on Jesus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jesus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Experiment Il's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jesus has hold of Experiment Il's hands but Experiment Il slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Experiment Il is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jesus is looking to improve his position.
Experiment Il controlling the action here.
Jesus seems to have recovered his senses.
Heartless Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jesus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
Experiment Il is taking a breather. Jesus 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Experiment Il lands a glancing blow to the side of Jesus's head.
Experiment Il misses with a straight left.
Jesus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Experiment Il is fending him off so far but Jesus persists. Nope, Experiment Il circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jesus is keeping busy.#BC2#
Jesus manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il walks into a straight right hand from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a left hand
and Experiment Il counters with a good, hard body kick but Jesus shrugs it off.
Experiment Il tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away.
#T1#
Jesus misses with a looping right.
A jab from Jesus misses.
Jesus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Experiment Il looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Jesus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jesus. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jesus swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Experiment Il cracks a nice hook into Jesus's ribs.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Jesus is avoiding it.
Jesus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il misses with a looping right.#T2#
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Jesus is looking to slow Experiment Il down with leg kicks.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
Experiment Il checks the leg kick nicely there.
Experiment Il appears to be looking for a big counter.
Experiment Il cracks Jesus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jesus throws a nice looking combination but Experiment Il bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Experiment Il lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Experiment Il tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Experiment Il throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Jesus looking to score a takedown here. Experiment Il is defending well but Jesus drives through and ends up in Experiment Il's guard.
Jesus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Experiment Il pulls Jesus in close to his closed guard and prevents Jesus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Experiment Il is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Experiment Il in particular looking to stall.
Experiment Il is thwarting Jesus's attempts to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Experiment Il is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Experiment Il prevents Jesus from improving his position.
Jesus trying to control but Experiment Il postures up.
Jesus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
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 Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Experiment Il digs a right hand into Jesus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jesus's gas tank.
Experiment Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jesus's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jesus.
Jesus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Experiment Il pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jesus throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a body kick.
Jesus 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.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Jesus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well.
Jesus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
Jesus misses with a looping right.#T1#
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Jesus moves out of range.
Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Jesus moves out of range.
Experiment Il looks to land a body kick but Jesus moved away.
Jesus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but Jesus avoids them all with ease.
Jesus misses with a hook.
Jesus has a takedown stuffed.
A cross from Jesus lands.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
#T2#
Experiment Il sizes up Jesus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heartless Jesus.
Jesus throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jesus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jesus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jesus looks for a takedown but Experiment Il sprawls well.
Jesus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Jesus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Experiment Il is trying to defend but Jesus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il trying to control here.
#T3#
Experiment Il slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Experiment Il working a defensive guard here.
Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment Il is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jesus looking to sit in guard and control but Experiment Il gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Experiment Il sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jesus's guard. #T4#
Experiment Il is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il controlling the action here.
Experiment Il wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jesus keeps working.
Experiment Il content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Finnish Experiment Il.
I think Experiment Il has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Finnish Experiment Il misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CEC: NEW ERA
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Experiment Il's body.
Orlov misses the jab.
Orlov misses with the body kick
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Orlov.#CL#
Experiment Il has Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov tries to break free but Experiment Il pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov is looking to break free of the clinch but Experiment Il has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Orlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Orlov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Experiment Il clinches up with Orlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov wants to get back to striking at distance but Experiment Il won't allow it.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Orlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExperiment Il.
Orlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Orlov throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.
Experiment Il steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Experiment Il is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orlov.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Orlov is avoiding it.
A left lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlov. That snapped Experiment Il's head back.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Experiment Il is looking to slow Orlov down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orlov checks it well.
Orlov throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
Orlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Experiment Il clinches up with Orlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Experiment Il prevents Orlov from breaking the clinch.
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment Il lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Come on Experiment Il - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Orlov avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Orlov is trying to break free.
Orlov takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Boris Orlov has been cut.
Orlov is looking to break free of the clinch but Experiment Il has double underhooks. #T3#
Experiment Il lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Experiment Il effectively controlling the action here.
Experiment Il stalls.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#KD#
Experiment Il drops Orlov with a big knee straight up the middle! Orlov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Orlov is rocked!
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Orlov misses the jab.
Orlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Orlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il is looking to slow Orlov down with leg kicks.
Experiment Il scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlov in his tracks.
Orlov throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Orlov tries to score with a low kick but Experiment Il moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Experiment Il blocks a leg kick.
Experiment Il wants to clinch up but Orlov keeps it at a distance.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment Il will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Experiment Il appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
No joy there for Orlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Orlov.
Boris Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Orlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orlov misses with a combination
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Finnish Experiment Il has been cut.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Orlov lands with a right hand.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Orlov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Experiment Il has managed to clinch.
Orlov is trying to break free.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Orlov is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orlov can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Experiment Il throws a combination. Orlov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Experiment Il thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orlov if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il controlling the action here for a moment.
Orlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Orlov won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlov managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
#BC2#
Orlov manages to break the clinch.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlov at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Experiment Il lands a big head kick that sends Orlov tumbling to the mat! Experiment Il takes a step backwards and waves Orlov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Orlov swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Orlov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Experiment Il rushes Orlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.
Orlov working hard to break the clinch.
Orlov can't break the clinch.
Orlov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orlov is trying to push Experiment Il away but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Experiment Il misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment Il scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment Il has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orlov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Experiment Il scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a right hand to the body.
Orlov stuns Experiment Il with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il connects with a crisp jab.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment Il takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Experiment Il's body. Experiment Il takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orlov throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Orlov throws a solid leg kick but Experiment Il takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment Il was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Experiment Il! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Finnish Experiment Il!
In his post fight interview, Finnish Experiment Il started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Boris Orlov had this to say: 'Got vodka?'. |
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Event:
ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick which misses Pesonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pesonen tries to avoid it.
Experiment Il scores with a leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that Pesonen semi-blocks.
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Pesonen.
As Pesonen looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Pesonen just gets out of the way.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
As Pesonen looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Pesonen just gets out of the way.
Experiment Il 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.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Experiment Il connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pesonen punishes Experiment Il's body with a nice straight punch.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Experiment Il throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Pesonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Pesonen there. #T1#
Experiment Il keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pesonen is looking to advance position but Experiment Il won't allow it.
Pesonen throwing shots but Experiment Il is blocking nicely.
Pesonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment Il's head.
Pesonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Experiment Il is looking for a sweep. Pesonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pesonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pesonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pesonen throwing shots but Experiment Il is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pesonen.
Experiment Il is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pesonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pesonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pesonen misses with a head shot. Experiment Il uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pesonen throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Experiment Il is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pesonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Experiment Il has wrist control.
Experiment Il has momentary wrist control but Pesonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Experiment Il controlling the position.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pesonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Experiment Il has wrist control.
Pesonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment Il is keeping the position for now.
Experiment Il tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pesonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Experiment Il works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pesonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Pesonen postures up in Experiment Il's guard and throws a big left but Experiment Il blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pesonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pesonen throws an elbow that misses. Experiment Il uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pesonen's guard. Nice move by Experiment Il!#REVR##SUB2#
Pesonen working for submissions but it's allowed Experiment Il to get to half guard.
Pesonen is pressing down on Experiment Il's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pesonen working a defensive guard here.
Experiment Il is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pesonen wants to sweep here but Experiment Il controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Pesonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment Il doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment Il manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Experiment Il has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Experiment Il controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Pesonen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Experiment Il has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Pesonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pesonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pesonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Experiment Il walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Pesonen.
Experiment Il misses with a right hand
and Pesonen counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick nicely.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Pesonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
Pesonen staying out of range there.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Pesonen moved out of range nicely.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Experiment Il does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pesonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment Il.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Pesonen misses with a looping right.
Pesonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Experiment Il throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Pesonen blocks a jab.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.#CL#
Experiment Il clinches up against the cage.
Pesonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pesonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pesonen.
Pesonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen has had enough of the clinch but Experiment Il keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Pesonen fails to pull guard.
Pesonen misses with a punch to the body.
Pesonen lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il effectively controlling the action here.
Pesonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Experiment Il is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesonen is defending well for now.
Pesonen misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pesonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pesonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il trying to control the position but instead, Pesonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment Il into the cage.
Pesonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Experiment Il smiles and moves away.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jallu Pesonen.
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - Pesonen had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment Il darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pesonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pesonen with the counter takedown but Experiment Il avoids it easily.#CL#
Experiment Il instigates a clinch.
Pesonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pesonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesonen tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesonen is defending well for now.#BC2#
Pesonen breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment Il.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Pesonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Pesonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Pesonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pesonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pesonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pesonen wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment Il is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Experiment Il tries to roll over but Pesonen keeps him under control.
Pesonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Experiment Il is looking for a sweep. Pesonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Experiment Il makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is trying to control the position but Pesonen postures up.
Pesonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Pesonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pesonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment Il throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
Pesonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pesonen scrambles back to his feet.
Pesonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il darts in trying to clinch
and Pesonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pesonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il scores with a hook to the body. Pesonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pesonen.
Experiment Il misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Experiment Il half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Experiment Il 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Pesonen throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Pesonen misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Pesonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a right hand that misses
and Pesonen counters with a series of strikes. Experiment Il will be more careful next time no doubt.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
A cross from Pesonen lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Experiment Il scores with a four punch combination!
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pesonen 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 Experiment Il has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment Il and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pesonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts.
Pesonen throws a chopping leg kick but Experiment Il manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Pesonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Pesonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment Il. That did some damage!
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Pesonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesonen works Experiment Il's body with a nice hook.
Pesonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment Il can pounce on him.
#CL#
Pesonen tries to keep at a distance but Experiment Il has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pesonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Experiment Il trying to stall but Pesonen improves his position.
Experiment Il digs a right hand underneath Pesonen's ribcage. Pesonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pesonen gets through Experiment Il's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pesonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pesonen misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il is trying to stall.
#T3#
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pesonen.
Pesonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pesonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pesonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Pesonen.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Pesonen won't want to take too many of those.
Experiment Il gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pesonen.
A shot in the inside from Pesonen.
Pesonen avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pesonen as the two fighters clinch.
Experiment Il tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesonen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Pesonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Experiment Il prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pesonen avoids it.
Pesonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Pesonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Pesonen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Pesonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pesonen cracks Experiment Il with an open hand slap.
Pesonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jallu Pesonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pesonen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
After the fight, Jallu Pesonen 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:
ICS 49
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Experiment Il blocks a head kick by Power.
Power slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Power misses with the combination.
Power backing away here, and Experiment Il unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick that is checked
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Experiment Il misses.
Power is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Power slips under a jab.
Power is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Experiment Il has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Power has managed to clinch.
Experiment Il misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Power avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
Experiment Il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Power throws a series of strikes that have Experiment Il backpedaling.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment Il flicks out a counter leg kick but Power steps away.
Experiment Il has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Power.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Power - that will leave a mark!
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
Experiment Il lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Experiment Il lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il with a jab.
Experiment Il swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment Il tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Experiment Il lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Experiment Il clinches up against the cage.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Power.
Power tries a knee to the head but Experiment Il blocks it.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Power.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Experiment Il blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power prevents a body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Power.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Experiment Il stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy.
A left lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with the combination.
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment Il has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
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 Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Experiment Il lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Experiment Il counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Experiment Il makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Power moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Experiment Il lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A short right from Experiment Il on the inside.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Experiment Il.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power working aggressively here.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
#BC#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a jab.#T2#
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il's jab looks to have found its range, popping Power under the eye.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il connects with a jab.
Power throws a leg kick
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Power is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Experiment Il 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.
Power misses with a straight right.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment Il fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Power to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Power looks to clinch but Experiment Il throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Power taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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:
ICS 42
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tattoo Guy shoots in looking for a takedown. Experiment Il tries to sprawl out of it but Tattoo Guy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Experiment Il manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tattoo Guy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Tattoo Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Tattoo Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy throws a sloppy head kick
and Experiment Il counters with an inside leg kick.
Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy thows a leg kick but Experiment Il checks it
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Stupid Tattoo Guy has been cut.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Tattoo Guy throws out a counter right but Experiment Il avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Tattoo Guy loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Experiment Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Tattoo Guy shoots and misses
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tattoo Guy misses with some punches.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
Tattoo Guy is trying to force a seperation but Experiment Il has the dominant position.#TD2#
Tattoo Guy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattoo Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy is looking to advance position but Experiment Il has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Experiment Il sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Tattoo Guy is looking to get to half guard.
Tattoo Guy tries to hold on but Experiment Il pushes him away.
Experiment Il takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Experiment Il has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tattoo Guy regains half guard.
Tattoo Guy is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Tattoo Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Experiment Il postures up.
Tattoo Guy tries to roll over but Experiment Il keeps him under control.
Tattoo Guy is still trying to improve position.
Experiment Il controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tattoo Guy wants to improve his position but Experiment Il is controlling well.
Tattoo Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment Il won't allow Tattoo Guy to sweep him here.
Tattoo Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Experiment Il controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Tattoo Guy is out of range.
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 Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stupid Tattoo Guy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Experiment Il stuffs the takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy. Tattoo Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Tattoo Guy takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Experiment Il chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tattoo Guy can pounce on him.
Tattoo Guy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Experiment Il tries to clinch there but Tattoo Guy circles away.
Tattoo Guy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il wants to clinch
and Tattoo Guy counters with a stiff right hand.
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown but Experiment Il sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Experiment Il is looking to counter the offense by Tattoo Guy and move into the clinch.
Tattoo Guy connects with a solid leg kick.
Tattoo Guy slips under a jab.
Tattoo Guy scores with a punch to the head.
Experiment Il looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tattoo Guy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Experiment Il defends well and Tattoo Guy ends up having to push Experiment Il into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.
Experiment Il takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Nice jab there from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Tattoo Guy.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tattoo Guy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Experiment Il checks it well.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Experiment Il - just one landing. #T2#
Tattoo Guy tries a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il throws a big counter combination but Tattoo Guy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Stupid Tattoo Guy's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tattoo Guy throws a good cross that connects.
Experiment Il just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tattoo Guy there.
Experiment Il tries to clinch there but Tattoo Guy circles away.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Tattoo Guy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tattoo Guy goes for a double leg but Experiment Il avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Experiment Il continues to drive forward.
Experiment Il is looking to counter punch.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch but Tattoo Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment Il walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Experiment Il blocks the body kick.
Experiment Il swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Tattoo Guy misses with a few strikes there.
Tattoo Guy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il slips under a jab.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Experiment Il tests Tattoo Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tattoo Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Tattoo Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tattoo Guy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tattoo Guy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattoo Guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Experiment Il pinned against the cage. Experiment Il gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some bone on bone action there as Experiment Il checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tattoo Guy slips a straight right by Experiment Il.
Tattoo Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Tattoo Guy.
Experiment Il is looking for a counter combo.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Tattoo Guy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Tattoo Guy does no damage.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattoo Guy moves away.
Experiment Il lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stupid Tattoo Guy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stupid Tattoo Guy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tattoo Guy misses the shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick that misses.
Tattoo Guy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Tattoo Guy connects with a nice looking jab.
Tattoo Guy throws a push kick but Experiment Il slaps the foot to one side.
Experiment Il tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tattoo Guy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Experiment Il looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy lands with a shot to the body.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the body kick from Tattoo Guy.
Experiment Il misses with a straight left. #T1#
Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy dives in for a single leg takedown but Experiment Il sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Tattoo Guy digs a good body shot into Experiment Il's ribs.
Tattoo Guy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Stupid Tattoo Guy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Experiment Il looks to clinch
and Tattoo Guy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range nicely.
Tattoo Guy connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tattoo Guy.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but Tattoo Guy moves out of range easily.
Tattoo Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Tattoo Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Experiment Il checks a low kick from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Tattoo Guy is rocked!
Tattoo Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Tattoo Guy is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a low kick, right behind Tattoo Guy 's knee.
Tattoo Guy connects with a jab.#T3#
Experiment Il walks into a left hand.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tattoo Guy throws a series of punches but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Tattoo Guy.#CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tattoo Guy is defending well for now.#T4#
Tattoo Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Experiment Il.
Tattoo Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
Tattoo Guy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Tattoo Guy jumps into guard, dragging Experiment Il to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Tattoo Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment Il doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment Il manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tattoo Guy looking for subs off his back but Experiment Il has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stupid Tattoo Guy.
I think Tattoo Guy 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stupid Tattoo Guy!
Stupid Tattoo Guy 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:
ICS 39
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiso scores with a nice head shot.
Fiso staying out of range there.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Experiment Il avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Experiment Il misses. #CL2#
Fiso instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Experiment Il has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Fiso fails to land.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fiso blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Experiment Il takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Experiment Il keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fiso's efforts to push away.
Fiso is trying to push Experiment Il away but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Experiment Il just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fiso scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Fiso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Experiment Il uses from the top position.
Fiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Experiment Il has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il trying to control the position but Fiso is working away. #T1#
Experiment Il content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Experiment Il controls the position.
Fiso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Experiment Il off and has taken his back!
Experiment Il is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment Il tries to break free.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2##SUB2#
Fiso is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Experiment Il defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fiso trying to control.#SUB2#
Experiment Il is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Fiso has locked on a rear naked choke here! Experiment Il is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malaki Fiso!
A victorious Malaki Fiso 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:
ICS 33
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Experiment Il 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit punishes Experiment Il's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Experiment Il stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Experiment Il lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
We've been informed that Experiment Il has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sitsongrit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Experiment Il has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment Il.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Experiment Il and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Experiment Il lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sitsongrit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Sitsongrit presses Experiment Il against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit gets through Experiment Il's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid 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!
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Experiment Il buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Experiment Il as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment Il is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Experiment Il's defenses.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Experiment Il with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment Il's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Experiment Il throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Experiment Il should have avoided that one.
Experiment Il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Experiment Il's body. Experiment Il takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick from Experiment Il, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Experiment Il steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Experiment Il. Experiment Il obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Experiment Il checks the leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Experiment Il avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Experiment Il fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Experiment Il.#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Experiment Il slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Experiment Il shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Experiment Il connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Experiment Il counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Experiment Il throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Experiment Il's knee momentarily.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Experiment Il jumps back.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Experiment Il punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Experiment Il. Experiment Il obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment Il blocks a leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
A punch lands to the side of Experiment Il 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Experiment Il cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit cracks Experiment Il with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Experiment Il fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Experiment Il with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Experiment Il's side.
Experiment Il misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Experiment Il throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the kisser.
Experiment Il missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment Il misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Experiment Il. Beautiful body shot.
Experiment Il fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Experiment Il's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Experiment Il tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Experiment Il tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
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 Yodsawan Sitsongrit 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment Il defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Experiment Il is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Experiment Il manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
#CL2#
Experiment Il has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Experiment Il is stalling here.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Experiment Il working Sitsongrit over with knees to the body.#T2#
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sitsongrit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il working Sitsongrit over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Experiment Il creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Experiment Il's ribcage. Experiment Il let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
#T3#
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Experiment Il's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Experiment Il's gas tank.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot. #BC#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Experiment Il acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Experiment Il lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment Il rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Experiment Il looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.#T4#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Experiment Il seems unphased.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Experiment Il tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment Il has time to react.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment Il throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Experiment Il pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Experiment Il crunches a lovely knee into Sitsongrit's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Experiment Il.
I think Experiment Il has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
ICS 26
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Matsunaga managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
#BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been informed that Experiment Il has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Experiment Il.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Nice shot by Experiment Il.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Matsunaga drives through and clinches with Experiment Il against the cage.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matsunaga's face.
#T1#
Experiment Il has Matsunaga pressed against the cage, preventing Matsunaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Experiment Il lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga clobbers Experiment Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Experiment Il lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danga de danga de dang - Matsunaga scores with a four punch combination!
Experiment Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Experiment Il with a series of wild strikes but Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Experiment Il slips under a jab.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Experiment Il.
Good leg kick by Experiment Il there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that Experiment Il semi-blocks.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Experiment Il tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment Il keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsunaga's efforts to push away.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Experiment Il is controlling the position.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Experiment Il just manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick. Experiment Il tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Experiment Il with a series of wild strikes but Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Experiment Il takes one to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Experiment Il connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Experiment Il gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Experiment Il throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Experiment Il wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
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 Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Experiment Il takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment Il keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsunaga's efforts to push away.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga moves forwards but Experiment Il connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment Il blocks a jab.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il misses the jab.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga tries to land a front kick but Experiment Il steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Experiment Il misses the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves away
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment Il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga throws a solid leg kick but Experiment Il takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsunaga.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Experiment Il fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il misses the jab.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Experiment Il wants to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch position.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsunaga's head backwards.#CL2#
Experiment Il pushes Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Experiment Il lands.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#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!
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il wants to counter with a clinch but Matsunaga pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Experiment Il under the eye.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Experiment Il shakes it off.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Experiment Il moved away.
Experiment Il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Experiment Il takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Experiment Il missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Experiment Il
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Matsunaga clinches up with Experiment Il and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Jab, jab by Experiment Il - just one landing.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsunaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matsunaga. Experiment Il shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Experiment Il has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
That kick from Experiment Il tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga cracks Experiment Il with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Experiment Il with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Experiment Il acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Experiment Il ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga. #CL2#
Experiment Il instigates a clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment Il throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Experiment Il. Experiment Il circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment Il circles away.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment Il looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range and Experiment Il settles back down.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Experiment Il ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment Il also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 big left from Matsunaga misses.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Experiment Il will feel that in the morning.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Experiment Il knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scoring well with a low kick there.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Experiment Il was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Experiment Il's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga 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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Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Tzien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien throws out a counter right but Experiment Il avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Tzien misses.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tzien 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 Experiment Il has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment Il and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Experiment Il clinches with his opponent.
Tzien fails to pull guard.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tzien avoids it.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il leaning his opponent against the cage.
Experiment Il stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Tzien.
Tzien lands with a right to the head.
Tzien is trying to maintain a safe position but Experiment Il gets an underhook and turns Tzien into the cage.
Experiment Il is pushing Tzien up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Tzien working aggressively here.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Experiment Il has Tzien pushed against the cage.
Experiment Il seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tzien lands a body shot.
Tzien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
Tzien lands a nice uppercut.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Tzien lands a shot to the body.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.#T2#
Experiment Il'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.
Tzien misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Tzien.
A knee to the head by Experiment Il.
Tzien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Tzien.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tzien scores with a hook to the body.
Tzien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Tzien. #T3#
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Tzien.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
Tzien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tzien pushes Experiment Il back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tzien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Experiment Il.
Tzien lands with a left to the head.
Tzien tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Experiment Il's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Experiment Il scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tzien.
Experiment Il displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tzien up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Experiment Il creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tzien managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
#T4#
Experiment Il scores with a shot to the side of Tzien's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tzien as Experiment Il tries to tie him up.
Experiment Il avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Tzien.
Experiment Il tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Experiment Il back against the cage.
Tzien tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Tzien displaying some good clinch control by pressing Experiment Il up against the cage.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tzien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Experiment Il just leaning against Tzien, taking a breather.
Tzien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Experiment Il will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tzien up against the cage.
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 Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tzien looks to land a body kick but Experiment Il moved away.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tzien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Tzien moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick from Experiment Il lands but Tzien takes it in his stride.
Experiment Il feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tziens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tzien tries to move into range but Experiment Il moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tzien misses with a few strikes there.
Experiment Il throws a quick inside leg kick.
Experiment Il scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tzien.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tzien.
Tzien swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment Il lands a head shot.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Tzien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tzien swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.
Tzien throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jab from Tzien.
Experiment Il blocks the body kick.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Tzien.
Tzien misses with a straight right.
Tzien scores with a push kick.
Tzien slips a straight right by Experiment Il.
Tzien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tzien feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment Il's calf.
Experiment Il misses the jab.
Experiment Il throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tzien looks for the body kick but Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il connects with a body shot that sends Tzien's belly button to the back.
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - Tzien had a free shot at his head there.
Tzien takes one to the side of the head.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il misses with a wild combination.
Experiment Il chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tzien moves away.
Tzien misses with a looping left.
Tzien moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
A cross from Tzien lands.
Tzien throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Experiment Il defending well as Tzien loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tzien checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Experiment Il.
Tzien slips under a jab.
Experiment Il takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Tzien misses with an uppercut.
Experiment Il tried to counter with a leg kick but Tzien avoided it.
Tzien checks a leg kick nicely.
Crunch! Tzien slams his shin into Experiment Il's torso.
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tzien.
Tzien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tzien goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Experiment Il pushes Tzien up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tzien throws a head punch that misses.
Tzien lands a left hand.
Tzien misses with some punches.
Experiment Il tries to work over Tzien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Tzien swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il trying to stall but Tzien improves his position.
#T4#
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
Tzien jumps guard but Experiment Il stands there with Tzien around his waist. Tzien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Tzien pulls Experiment Il into guard.
Experiment Il 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tzien working for a triangle but Experiment Il defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tzien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment Il doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment Il manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tzien, pushing him back against the cage.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il trying to stall but Tzien improves his position.
Tzien can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Tzien tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tzien avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Tzien cracks Experiment Il with a nice body shot.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tzien blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Tzien pulls guard effortlessly.
Experiment Il has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tzien seems keen to control Experiment Il's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Tzien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Tzien is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Experiment Il defends well.
Tzien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tzien looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Experiment Il passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tzien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Experiment Il just content to control the position.
Tzien is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Experiment Il off and has taken his back!
Tzien gets his hands free as Experiment Il looks to control.
Tzien tries to get the hooks in deep but Experiment Il pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Experiment Il defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tzien's arms. #T3#
Tzien avoiding Experiment Il 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Tzien is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Tzien working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Experiment Il wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Experiment Il preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tzien. #SUB2#
Tzien looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Tzien scores with punches from the back.
Experiment Il trying to control the hands but Tzien breaks the grip.
Experiment Il tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Tzien has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Experiment Il has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Tzien is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Even with his hooks in, Tzien manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hratch Tzien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Experiment Il 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
A very excited looking Finnish Experiment Il rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Hratch Tzien was interviewed post fight and said '{]}[{]}[{}]{[}]{[}'.
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Event:
TR12: FW GP ROUND 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Taranin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Experiment Il looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment Il, not yet.
Taranin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taranin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Taranin tries to advance position but instead Experiment Il slips a leg back in to half guard.
Experiment Il is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Experiment Il avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Experiment Il has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taranin is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Experiment Il is controlling Taranin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Experiment Il defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Experiment Il is defending it quite comfortably.
Experiment Il wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Experiment Il is working hard here to advance position.
Experiment Il avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taranin lands a nice short elbow.
Experiment Il works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Experiment Il is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taranin defends well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Experiment Il preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Experiment Il preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranin defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Taranin tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiment Il swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taranin lands with a shot to the body.
Taranin throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Taranin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Taranin looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Taranin just gets out of the way.
Taranin shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good shot there by Taranin.#T4#
Experiment Il misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Experiment Il!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Experiment Il sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il moves into full guard.
Experiment Il bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taranin's guard. #REVR#
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.
Experiment Il content to stall in guard here.
Taranin wants to control but Experiment Il passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segey Taranin 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#
Taranin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Taranin manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taranin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taranin shoots in but Experiment Il avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Experiment Il darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taranin takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Experiment Il shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Taranin takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Experiment Il sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Taranin bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
A very excited looking Finnish Experiment Il 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:
TR6: BOAGRIUS VS. PETERSON
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Brain blocks a head kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Experiment Il shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Experiment Il has closed the distance and engaged Brain in a clinch.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Brain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Brain.
Brain takes one to the side of the head.
Experiment Il misses the jab.
Brain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Experiment Il has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brain moves out of range of the leg kick from Experiment Il.
Brain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Experiment Il checks it well.
Experiment Il tried to score with a low kick but Brain checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brain.
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!
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
Experiment Il throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brain on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.#T1#
Brain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Experiment Il.
A little jabbing left from Experiment Il on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brain tries to bum rush Experiment Il with a series of wild strikes but Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brain is looking to clinch but Experiment Il is avoiding it.
Brain swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brain's knee momentarily.
Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Brain.
Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy.
Brain is looking to clinch.
Experiment Il wants to slow Brain down by chopping away at his legs.
Brain throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment Il throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brain on the side of the head.
Experiment Il lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Brain is rocked!
Brain throws a solid leg kick but Experiment Il takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brain.
Oh Brain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Brain's head, knocking him out cold! Experiment Il is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
In his post fight interview, Finnish Experiment Il started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Altair Brain had this to say: 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.
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Event:
TR3: BUNYASARN VS. CHLAPIK
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Saenamuang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Experiment Il scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saenamuang in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Jettrin Saenamuang has been cut.
Saenamuang works Experiment Il's body with a nice hook.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the head.
Saenamuang dodges the punch combination from Experiment Il.
A cross from Experiment Il lands.
Saenamuang avoids the head kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands the left hand.
Experiment Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Experiment Il lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tests Saenamuang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Saenamuang is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Experiment Il throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Saenamuang's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Experiment Il lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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:
TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Jab by Bishop.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Experiment Il avoids it.
Bishop takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Experiment Il darts in and clinches Bishop up against the ropes.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
A short right from Experiment Il.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Bishop fakes the leg kick and cracks Experiment Il in the body.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Jab from Experiment Il.#T1#
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Experiment Il sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop thows a body kick. Experiment Il tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Experiment Il's coach down at Secret Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Experiment Il's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Experiment Il sprawls well. Experiment Il wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment Il, right into the meat.
Bishop is looking to wear down Experiment Il with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment Il counters with a one-two 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!
Experiment Il on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.#T2#
Experiment Il misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.#TD#
Experiment Il gets caught flat footed, as Bishop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment Il is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Bishop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Experiment Il is just riding it out for now. Bishop eventually gives up the hold.
Experiment Il wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment Il is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Experiment Il regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Experiment Il manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bishop controls Experiment Il momentarily but Experiment Il frees himself.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Experiment Il passes into side control.
Experiment Il controls the position from side control.
Bishop is looking to regain half guard here but Experiment Il keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Experiment Il lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Experiment Il at a distance.
Experiment Il takes one to the chin there.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Experiment Il pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop dives in and grabs Experiment Il's left leg, looking for a takedown. Experiment Il pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
Experiment Il steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Experiment Il.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Experiment Il counters with a body kick.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Experiment Il.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Experiment Il steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bishop checks a low kick from Experiment Il.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop throws a counter high kick but Experiment Il was just alert enough to avoid it.
Experiment Il scores with a nice right hand.
Experiment Il lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Experiment Il.
A combination from Experiment Il does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Experiment Il checks it.
Experiment Il blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Experiment Il takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Experiment Il throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment Il.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Bishop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Experiment Il misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Experiment Il takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Experiment Il lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop lands a jab.
Experiment Il takes one on the button.#T3#
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Bishop cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
Bishop tries to work over Experiment Il's front leg with a kick but Experiment Il checks it.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bishop digs a good hook to Experiment Il's body.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
Good work by Experiment Il as he checks the leg kick.
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - Bishop had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bishop back to the ropes. Experiment Il follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Bishop is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Bishop has been cut.
Experiment Il throws a quick inside leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Experiment Il tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Experiment Il manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Bishop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Experiment Il did well to prevent Bishop getting side control.
Experiment Il is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment Il is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Bishop is working for a kimura but Experiment Il is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Bishop'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
Experiment Il throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Experiment Il avoided it.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop with a hook.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Experiment Il moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
#T1#
Bishop sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Bishop blocks the leg kick.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Experiment Il.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Experiment Il lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Experiment Il throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop motions for Experiment Il to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Experiment Il walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
Bishop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Experiment Il throws a front kick aimed at Bishop's knee but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Experiment Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Experiment Il scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Experiment Il looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il looks to land a body kick but Bishop moved away.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
Bishop feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Experiment Il lands an overhand right.#T4#
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment Il takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Experiment Il moved away.
Bishop staying out of range there.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il scores with a nice strike.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Experiment Il with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop feints and then cracks Experiment Il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment Il down.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Experiment Il with an uppercut!
Experiment Il checks a low kick from Bishop.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bishop 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!
In his post fight interview, Jackson Bishop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFC Izmir vs Zexi
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Experiment Il scores with a hook to the body. McVaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Experiment Il lands an uppercut.#BC#
Experiment Il pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVaughn cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg. #CL2#
McVaughn clinches up with Experiment Il and pushes him back against the cage.
Experiment Il is leaning against McVaughn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Experiment Il.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Experiment Il's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it misses.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to break free but McVaughn has control.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
McVaughn letting Experiment Il take a breather here.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn. #BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Experiment Il scores with a sloppy right hand. McVaughn should have avoided that one.
Experiment Il lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Experiment Il - just one landing.
Experiment Il tries to land a leg kick but McVaughn saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Experiment Il gets tackled into the cage by McVaughn. McVaughn maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Experiment Il misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
A short right from Experiment Il.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn is trying to maintain a safe position but Experiment Il gets an underhook and turns McVaughn into the cage.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
#T2#
Experiment Il gets through McVaughn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from McVaughn.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il slowing the pace effectively.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from McVaughn.
Experiment Il presses McVaughn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Experiment Il lands a hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Experiment Il misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il misses with the head strike.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. McVaughn moves away and avoids it.
McVaughn slips under a jab from Experiment Il.
McVaughn lands a slapping body shot.
#T3##CL2#
McVaughn has Experiment Il up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn leaning against his opponent.
Experiment Il is trying to maintain a safe position but McVaughn gets an underhook and turns Experiment Il into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Experiment Il throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVaughn cracks Experiment Il with a nice body shot.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
A knee to the head by Experiment Il.
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!
McVaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Experiment Il turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il scores with a jab. McVaughn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Experiment Il has managed to clinch.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Experiment Il blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment Il has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid body kick from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Finnish Experiment Il 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#
Experiment Il circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVaughn is looking to clinch. #CL#
Experiment Il darts in and clinches McVaughn up against the cage.#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
McVaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Experiment Il, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like McVaughn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiment Il swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment Il throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Experiment Il.
McVaughn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McVaughn lands an elbow that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Experiment Il.
#T1#
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il cracks McVaughn with a right hand to the side of the head.
McVaughn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Experiment Il creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Experiment Il manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Experiment Il. Those never looked like landing.
McVaughn wants to clinch up but Experiment Il keeps it at a distance.
McVaughn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick as McVaughn jumps back.
McVaughn is looking to clinch.
Experiment Il is looking to counter punch.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
McVaughn instigates a clinch.
Experiment Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McVaughn stalling in the clinch but Experiment Il improves position.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn looking to slow down the pace here.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment Il'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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head. #BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Experiment Il swats away the attempt to clinch by McVaughn.
Experiment Il scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il thumps McVaughn with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick but Experiment Il checks it.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVaughn can do to turn this around?
McVaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il throws a shot to the body.
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Some wild striking there from Experiment Il.
McVaughn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Experiment Il has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment Il slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn fails with an attempt to clinch.
McVaughn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il scores with a body shot.
Experiment Il lands with a slapping head kick.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
McVaughn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
McVaughn is rocked!
McVaughn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Experiment Ils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McVaughn is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Experiment Il thuds a left hand into McVaughn's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il scores with a body shot.
McVaughn is breathing heavily.
Experiment Il lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
After the fight, Finnish Experiment Il 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:
EFC Kardashian vs Built
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment Il throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsuoka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment Il thumps Matsuoka with a low kick.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the head.
Experiment Il feints and then cracks Matsuoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuoka down.
Experiment Il attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Experiment Il has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matsuoka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Experiment Il goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka throws a combination. Experiment Il tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Experiment Il blocks a jab.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Experiment Il throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuoka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Experiment Il counters with a body kick.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Experiment Il wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuoka in the body.
Experiment Il jabs at Matsuoka's body.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment Il was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuoka.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Matsuoka ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the nose.
Matsuoka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Experiment Il finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuoka's head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves in looking to clinch but Matsuoka pushes him off.
Matsuoka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Experiment Il lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Experiment Il fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuoka.
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Matsuoka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Matsuoka misses.
Experiment Il fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuoka.
Matsuoka looks to throw a body kick
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment Il walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that Experiment Il semi-blocks.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Matsuoka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Matsuoka coming out on top.
Matsuoka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment Il.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
A left and a right from Experiment Il both land. Nice combination.
Experiment Il misses with a double jab.
Experiment Il throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuoka on the side of the head.
Experiment Il avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Matsuoka misses
and Experiment Il makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matsuoka really felt that one!
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsuoka has time to react.#CL2#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matsuoka blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Matsuoka is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment Il.
Oh Matsuoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Experiment Il.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Matsuoka.
Experiment Il avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka seems to have got his legs back now.
Experiment Il with a knee to the head.
Matsuoka tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuoka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Matsuoka working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuoka tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il 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#
Experiment Il thumps Matsuoka with a low kick.
Matsuoka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Experiment Il punishes Matsuoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Experiment Il finds it's way through Matsuoka's defenses.
Matsuoka cracks Experiment Il with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
Experiment Il works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuoka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a counter combo.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Matsuoka tries to score with a low kick but Experiment Il moves his leg out of the way.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick but Experiment Il sees it coming and moves out of range.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuoka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsuoka duly obliges.
Experiment Il defending well as Matsuoka loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Experiment Il replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matsuoka blocks it well.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick as Experiment Il jumps back.
Matsuoka throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking body kick.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the head.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuoka connects with a right hand. Experiment Il shakes it off.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
Experiment Il cracks Matsuoka with a good jab.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Experiment Il.
Matsuoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment Il throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matsuoka 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.
Experiment Il cracks Matsuoka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks.
Matsuoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Nice shot by Experiment Il.#KD2#
Experiment Il lands a big head kick that sends Matsuoka tumbling to the mat! Experiment Il takes a step backwards and waves Matsuoka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Matsuoka misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Matsuoka misses.
Matsuoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Matsuoka checks it.
Experiment Il looks to land a body kick but Matsuoka moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.
Matsuoka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuoka throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy.
Experiment Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuoka. That did some damage!
Matsuoka moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
Experiment Il tries to counter with a clinch but Matsuoka shakes him off and moves away.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il checks a low kick from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Experiment Il throws a body kick.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment Il swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Experiment Il misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsuoka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Matsuoka strikes.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Matsuoka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick.
Matsuoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment Il checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up but Experiment Il circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Experiment Il blocks the leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Experiment Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuoka. That did some damage!
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka tries to counter by clinching up but Experiment Il breaks away and moves out of range.
Experiment Il misses with a hook
and Matsuoka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuoka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment Il can pounce on him.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il tries to move into range but Matsuoka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsuoka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsuoka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuoka cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Experiment Il fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuoka checks it well.
Experiment Il scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment Il throws a right hand that Matsuoka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuoka also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuoka is looking to clinch but Experiment Il is avoiding it.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsuoka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Experiment Il as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Matsuoka moves out of range of the leg kick from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a head shot.
Experiment Il blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.
Matsuoka missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuoka cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Experiment Il is looking to slow Matsuoka down with leg kicks.
Matsuoka throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot.
Matsuoka misses with a body kick.
Matsuoka needs to keep his hands up - Experiment Il had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment Il scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment Il stalks Matsuoka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsuoka's face. Matsuoka staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il misses with a wild combination.
Matsuoka clobbers Experiment Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsuoka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment Il checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Matsuoka throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
Matsuoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment Il tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
As Matsuoka backs off Experiment Il throws a huge counter combo but Matsuoka manages to avoid it all.
Donk. Experiment Il catches Matsuoka right on the button with a cross.
Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka is looking to chop away at Experiment Il's legs.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsuoka misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il lands a jab.
Matsuoka looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsuoka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Experiment Il.
Well Experiment Il 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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:
EFC Rham vs Gold
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Experiment Il finds it's target.
Experiment Il blocks a head kick by Ramses.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ramses has knocked Experiment Il down with a huge combo! Ramses steps away and waves a wobbly Experiment Il back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Finnish Experiment Il has been cut.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses.
Ramses misses with a left hand
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Ramses on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Experiment Il drops his hands momentarily and Ramses takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Experiment Il instigates a clinch.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Experiment Il will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramses up against the cage.
Ramses is trying to break the clinch but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Ramses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Ramses blocks it.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Ramses throws a head punch that misses.
Ramses lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramses has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Experiment Il - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Ramses blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Experiment Il - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Experiment Il with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Experiment Il to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramses.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramses is keeping busy.
Experiment Il misses with a body punch.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Ramses.
Ramses wants a takedown.
Ramses tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ramses tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Ramses is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Experiment Il throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramses.
A short left from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Ramses lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramses can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ramses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramses presses Experiment Il against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramses misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramses working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Ramses gets control of Experiment Il's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ramses will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Experiment Il preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ramses is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Ramses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Experiment Il is aware though and is defending well.
Ramses is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Experiment Il is posturing up here but Ramses has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Experiment Il tries to roll out but it's too tight and Experiment Il has to tap! Slick submission there by Ramses!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Ramses!
John Ramses 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:
Pride FC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
OByrne misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Experiment Il swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il throws out a leg kick but OByrne moves out of range and Experiment Il only half commits.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il defending well as OByrne loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Experiment Il lands a big head kick that sends OByrne tumbling to the mat! Experiment Il takes a step backwards and waves OByrne back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
OByrne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
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!
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Experiment Il throws a body kick that misses
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from OByrne tenderised Experiment Il's leg. Experiment Il is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne tries to work over Experiment Il's front leg with a kick but Experiment Il checks it. #KD#
Experiment Il cracks OByrne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! OByrne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Experiment Il finish him?
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Experiment Il motions for OByrne to come forward. Experiment Il throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
OByrne slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il walks forward, straight into a front kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OByrne.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for OByrne.
OByrne with a nice cross.
OByrne scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OByrne thows a body kick. Experiment Il tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Experiment Il. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a predictable looking body shot
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OByrne, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. OByrne won't want to take too many of those.
OByrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OByrne.
Experiment Il tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OByrne.
OByrne wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
OByrne misses with a body punch.
OByrne avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OByrne.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but OByrne blocks with his arms.
Experiment Il working OByrne over with knees to the body.
Experiment Il using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands with a left to the head.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OByrne.
OByrne managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il pushes OByrne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage. #T4#
OByrne misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
OByrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment Il.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OByrne is defending well for now.
Experiment Il is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
OByrne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OByrne misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne throws a nice outside leg kick.
OByrne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
OByrne scores with a jab. Experiment Il acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
OByrne's corner calls for a 1-2. OByrne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with the left hand. OByrne knows he should have avoided that one.
Experiment Il takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OByrne lands with an overhand left.
OByrne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
OByrne dodges the punch combination from Experiment Il.
OByrne tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OByrne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OByrne, as that shot connected.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
OByrne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Experiment Il avoids the body shot from OByrne.
#T1#
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Experiment Il walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne throws a good cross that connects.
OByrne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Experiment Il.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes one to the side of the head.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Experiment Il gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il misses with a left hand
and OByrne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and moves out of range.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.#T2#
No joy there for Experiment Il, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Experiment Il manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Experiment Il moves into the clinch successfully.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OByrne misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il working OByrne over with knees to the body.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but OByrne avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by OByrne.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
OByrne scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne is trying to counter with his kicks.
Experiment Il slips under a jab.
Experiment Il fakes the leg kick and cracks OByrne in the body.
OByrne scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il with a jab.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well.
OByrne avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Experiment Il misses
and OByrne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OByrne lands with a cross. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment Il has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OByrne finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment Il's head.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Experiment Il if he has to take too many more of those.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. OByrne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
OByrne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Experiment Il appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment Il scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Experiment Il as he connects with a hook.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the side of OByrne's head but OByrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
OByrne throws a low kick, looking for Experiment Il's leg but Experiment Il calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Experiment Il will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Experiment Il scores with a head kick.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
OByrne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment Il.
OByrne lands a slapping body shot.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
OByrne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OByrne takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
OByrne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne thows a body kick. Experiment Il tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment Il has time to react.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne avoids a punch combination nicely.
OByrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
OByrne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Experiment Il is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Experiment Il lands a head shot.
Experiment Il keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
OByrne blocks a leg kick.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
Jab, jab by OByrne - just one landing.
Experiment Il looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
OByrne scores with a jab. Experiment Il acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the kisser.
OByrne ducks right into an uppercut from Experiment Il.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OByrne scores with a sloppy right hand. Experiment Il should have avoided that one. #T2#
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il walks into a straight right hand from OByrne.
OByrne walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment Il.
OByrne slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from OByrne.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a half hearted mid kick.
OByrne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by OByrne as he checks the leg kick.
OByrne 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.
Experiment Il throws a nice head kick!
OByrne lands with a straight right. Experiment Il didn't see that one coming.
OByrne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for OByrne.#T3#
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
OByrne scores with a kick to the midsection.
OByrne misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
OByrne checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
Jab, jab by OByrne - just one landing.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Experiment Il manages to step out the way in time.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne lands a glancing blow to the side of Experiment Il's head.
OByrne moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
OByrne loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
That kick from OByrne tenderised Experiment Il's leg. Experiment Il is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment Il.
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - OByrne had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Experiment Il throws a hook to the side of OByrne's head but OByrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Experiment Il misses.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
OByrne connects with a nice looking jab.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
OByrne misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Experiment Il - just one landing.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for OByrne. That snapped Experiment Il's head back.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment Il is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by OByrne.
OByrne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
OByrne throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OByrne 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pride FC 37
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Experiment Il takes one on the button.
Kingston scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il clobbers Kingston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Experiment Il looks for the body kick but Kingston saw that one coming.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Kingston.
Kingston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Experiment Il momentarily.
Experiment Il fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Experiment Il.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il blocks the body kick.
We've been informed that Experiment Il has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses Experiment Il's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment Il tries to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il swings widly with a right hand
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Experiment Il has managed to clinch.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Experiment Il throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Kingston blocks it.
Experiment Il lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Kingston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Kingston.
Kingston lands an uppercut.
Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Experiment Il displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kingston up against the cage.
Kingston takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Kingston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingston working aggressively here.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
Kingston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kingston is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingston tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Kingston is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Kingston blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kingston.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kingston works on Experiment Il's body with a couple of short punches.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment Il will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage.
Kingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il stalling against the cage.
Kingston working aggressively here.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kingston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Kingston has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il misses with the head strike.
Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment Il scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kingston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Kingston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Experiment Il crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kingston - the referee stops the clock and Experiment Il gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kingston. Experiment Il manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Kingston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Kingston.
Kingston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Kingston dodges the punch combination from Experiment Il.
Kingston misses with an uppercut
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Experiment Il slips under a jab.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Kingston is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Kingston.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Kingston avoids it with no problem.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.#T1#
Experiment Il bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kingston's head backwards.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment Il throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingston missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston lands an overhand right.
Kingston takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Experiment Il digs a good hook to Kingston's body.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
Experiment Il misses with a kick to the body.
Kingston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kingston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kingston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston 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 Experiment Il has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment Il and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
A jab from Experiment Il does it's job there.
Experiment Il's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Experiment Il duly obliges.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingston. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Kingston scores with a hook.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Experiment Il lands a really nice looking cross but Kingston seems unphased.
Experiment Il tried to score with a low kick but Kingston checks it.
Experiment Il wants to clinch.#T3#
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment Il cracks the inside of Kingston's front leg.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Experiment Il misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Kingston.
Kingston lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment Il off the cage and back into range.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Experiment Il throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.#T4#
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingston jabs Experiment Il to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Experiment Il has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingston scores with a leg kick.
Experiment Il wants to clinch.
Experiment Il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Experiment Il checks a low kick from Kingston.
Experiment Il's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kingston under the eye.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Experiment Il 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Kingston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carl Kingston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingston avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment Il has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingston.
Experiment Il missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Kingston
and Experiment Il counters with a nice leg kick.
Kingston slips under a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
Carl Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston is looking to counter with a body kick.
Experiment Il misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kingston counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Experiment Il.
Kingston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment Il counters with a head kick. That will keep Kingston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston feints and then cracks Experiment Il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment Il down.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body. Experiment Il takes a step back and tries to catch his 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!
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Kingston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Experiment Il tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il misses with a right hand
and Kingston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment Il. That did some damage!
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Kingston lands a nice looking body kick.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingston misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Experiment Il's leg. Experiment Il is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Experiment Il looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
Kingston throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range. #T2#
Kingston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Experiment Il.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
Kingston misses with a low kick as Experiment Il jumps back.
Kingston swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston checks a low kick from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingston misses with a looping left.#T3#
Kingston is looking to chop away at Experiment Il's legs.
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kingston with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
Experiment Il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il slips under a jab.
Experiment Il avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick.
Experiment Il throws a right hand that misses
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Carl Kingston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kingston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Kingston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kingston lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment Il off balance momentarily.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Experiment Il looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kingston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Kingston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment Il.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Experiment Il scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment Il paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Experiment Il momentarily.
Kingston pushes Experiment Il away with a front kick.
Kingston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Experiment Il rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingston counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Kingston.
Well Kingston 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kingston!
Our winner, Carl Kingston, 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:
Pride FC 32
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Experiment Il slips a jab and a cross from Sheedy.
Sheedy swinging wildly here.
As Sheedy looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Sheedy just gets out of the way.
Sheedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment Il looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sheedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Experiment Il.
Sheedy misses with a few strikes there.
Sheedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Experiment Il.
Sheedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Sheedy avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Sheedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il crunches a lovely knee into Sheedy's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Sheedy is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheedy.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
Experiment Il stalling the fight.
Experiment Il stalls.
Experiment Il gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Experiment Il misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sheedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheedy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sheedy misses with some punches.
Sheedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Experiment Il.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheedy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment Il is pushing Sheedy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il pushes Sheedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
Sheedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Experiment Il throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheedys head.
Experiment Il is pushing Sheedy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sheedy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Experiment Il tries a body shot but Sheedy blocks it.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Experiment Il gets through Sheedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy lands a nice uppercut.
Sheedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheedy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sheedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks it.
Sheedy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment Il lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheedy lands a right hand.
Experiment Il slowing the pace effectively.
Experiment Il working aggressively here.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Sheedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sheedy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Experiment Il tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
Sheedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
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 Finnish Experiment Il 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#
Sheedy misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheedy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sheedy blocks the low kick.
Sheedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sheedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Sheedy.
Experiment Il showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheedy.
Sheedy throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Experiment Il drives through and clinches with Sheedy against the cage.
Experiment Il has a couple of punches blocked by Sheedy.
Sheedy tries to stall but Experiment Il uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Sheedy fails to land.
Experiment Il has Sheedy pressed against the cage.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Sheedy slows down the pace here.
Sheedy tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sheedy.
Experiment Il 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.
Sheedy throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment Il dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sheedy pushes Experiment Il back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheedy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks it.
A body shot lands from Sheedy.
#T2#
Sheedy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Experiment Il as Sheedy tries to tie him up.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il lands with a right 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!
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sheedy's face.
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Sheedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il stalls.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sheedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow. #T3#
Experiment Il is looking to control Sheedy's arms but Sheedy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Experiment Il has his back to the cage.
Sheedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il lands an uppercut.
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Experiment Il content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Sheedy.
Experiment Il lands with a right to the head.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheedy letting Experiment Il take a breather here.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheedy misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks with his arms.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Sheedy is looking to control Experiment Il's arms but Experiment Il gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sheedy has his back to the cage.
A knee to the head by Experiment Il.
#T4#
Experiment Il's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Sheedy on the inside.
Sheedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sheedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il pushes Sheedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sheedy scores with a shot to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Sheedy.
Sheedy blocks an uppercut.
Sheedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheedy has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Sheedy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Sheedy has been cut.
Sheedy can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Experiment Il fails to land.
Experiment Il stalling.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Sheedy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sheedy misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheedy. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment Il explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sheedy is looking to clinch.
Sheedy misses with a looping left.
Kevin Sheedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Sheedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Experiment Il - that will leave a mark!
Sheedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment Il counters with an outside leg kick.
Experiment Il lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sheedy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Sheedy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Experiment Il.
Sheedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Sheedy moves out of range.
Sheedy moves out of range as Experiment Il throws a body kick.
Sheedy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Experiment Il's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheedy moves away.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sheedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Sheedy scores with a shot to the body.
Sheedy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sheedy loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Experiment Il throws a body kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheedy.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheedy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
Experiment Il moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sheedy misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Sheedy checks the leg kick.
Experiment Il misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Sheedy misses with a few strikes there.
Sheedy scores with the left hand. Experiment Il knows he should have avoided that one.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Experiment Il misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Sheedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sheedy swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sheedy looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment Il on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sheedy misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Sheedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Experiment Il 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 Sheedy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sheedy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Experiment Il backing away here, and Sheedy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sheedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment Il counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sheedy's knee momentarily.
A jab from Experiment Il finds it's way through Sheedy's defenses.
Sheedy misses with a looping left.
Sheedy throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot.
Sheedy throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.#CL2#
Sheedy has Experiment Il up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
Sheedy is trying to stall.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
Sheedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?#T4#
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Sheedy is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il presses Sheedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Experiment Il leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Experiment Il lands a big knee! That's hurt Sheedy! Oh, he's all over the place! Experiment Il lands another knee that sends Sheedy to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
In his post fight interview, Finnish Experiment Il started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pride FC 28
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Experiment Il to score with a decent uppercut.
Experiment Il dips to his left and cracks Saibot with an uppercut!
Experiment Il lands a glancing blow to the side of Saibot's head.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saibot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
Experiment Il throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Finnish Experiment Il has been cut.
Experiment Il throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head. #CL2#
Experiment Il drives through and clinches with Saibot against the cage.
Experiment Il is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
A short right from Experiment Il on the inside.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Saibot goes for a takedown attempt but Experiment Il pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Experiment Il loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
#T2#
A jab from Saibot 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!
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Experiment Il clinches.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Saibot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saibot slows down the pace here.
Saibot working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment Il lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards. #T3#
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Experiment Il stalling the fight.
Experiment Il receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il has Saibot pushed against the cage.
Experiment Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow. #T4#
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Experiment Il to work.
Saibot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Saibot.
Experiment Il stalls.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saibot working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Experiment Il - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Experiment Il wants to clinch up but Saibot keeps it at a distance.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Experiment Il.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment Il. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Experiment Il has knocked Saibot down with a huge combo! Experiment Il steps away and waves a wobbly Saibot back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Saibot is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il lands an uppercut, right on the button! Saibot tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
In his post fight interview, Finnish Experiment Il started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Pride FC 24
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Experiment Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment Il drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ji Woo throws a shot to the body.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a left and a right that stings Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment Il lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Experiment Il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ji Woo takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo cracks a nice hook into Experiment Il's ribs.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.#T1#
A jab from Experiment Il misses.
Ji Woo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Experiment Il under the eye.
Experiment Il connects with a right hand. Ji Woo shakes it off.
Good shot there by Ji Woo.
Experiment Il takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ji Woo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ji Woo with a nice cross.
Ji Woo lands a right hook to the body.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ji Woo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Ji Woo there.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Bong Ji Woo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Experiment Il cracks Ji Woo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Experiment Il moves into the clinch.#T2#
Experiment Il'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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Experiment Il as Ji Woo tries to tie him up.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment Il tries to stall but Ji Woo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ji Woo avoids it.
A short right from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Ji Woo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Experiment Il looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ji Woo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Experiment Il had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Ji Woo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Experiment Il misses with a two punch combination.
Ji Woo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Experiment Il clinches.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Ji Woo won't want to take too many of those.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment Il lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ji Woo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ji Woo.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo letting Experiment Il take a breather here.
A short right from Ji Woo on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Experiment Il is looking to control Ji Woo's arms but Ji Woo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Experiment Il has his back to the cage.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Experiment Il looking to slow down the pace here.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Ji Woo blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il stalls.
Ji Woo is looking to break free of the clinch but Experiment Il has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bong Ji Woo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ji Woo scores with a leg kick.
Ji Woo thuds a left hand into Experiment Il's body.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Experiment Il tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ji Woo manages to circle out of the way.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo throws out a leg kick but Experiment Il moves out of range and Ji Woo only half commits.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand #CL#
and Experiment Il moves into the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ji Woo lands a body shot.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Ji Woo is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ji Woo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Experiment Il is looking to control Ji Woo's arms but Ji Woo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Experiment Il has his back to the cage.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to stall.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
#T2#
Experiment Il lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Experiment Il has Ji Woo pressed against the cage.
Ji Woo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Ji Woo blocks it.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il slows down the pace here.
Ji Woo lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ji Woo blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il leaning his opponent against the cage.
Experiment Il looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Ji Woo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ji Woo is defending well for now.
Ji Woo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ji Woos head.
Ji Woo tries to break the clinch but Experiment Il is controlling the position.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
Ji Woo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ji Woo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ji Woo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Ji Woo is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Ji Woo manages to break the clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo scores with a punch to the head.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Experiment Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Experiment Il lands a glancing blow to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bong Ji Woo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Experiment Il connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ji Woo. Ji Woo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Ji Woo lands.
Experiment Il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment Il was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Experiment Il is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Experiment Il throws a nice looking combination but Ji Woo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Experiment Il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Ji Woo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
Experiment Il fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ji Woo on the side of the head.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Experiment Il, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Experiment Il steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ji Woo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo scores with a punch to the head.
Ji Woo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il fails to land with a series of punches.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ji Woo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Ji Woo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment Il lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Ji Woo tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Experiment Il misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Ji Woo.
Experiment Il'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.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ji Woo.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bong Ji Woo.
I've got Ji Woo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Pride FC 18
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Kingston fakes the leg kick and cracks Experiment Il in the body.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Kingston.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Experiment Il throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Kingston throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut there from Kingston.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston avoids the head kick by Experiment Il.
Kingston scores with the left hand. Experiment Il knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Experiment Il.
Carl Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Kingston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingston swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment Il.
Kingston wants to land a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
Kingston moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a good low kick that Experiment Il was not able to check.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Kingston 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.
Experiment Il jabs Kingston right on the nose. Kingston blinks but takes it well.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Experiment Il momentarily.
Experiment Il tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Experiment Il has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Experiment Il there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Kingston.#T2#
Kingston throws a leg kick but Experiment Il checks it.
It looked like Experiment Il was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Experiment Il chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingston can pounce on him.
Experiment Il misses with a jab to the body
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingston slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Experiment Il coming out on top.
Experiment Il feints a jab promting Kingston to slip. Experiment Il then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kingston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Experiment Il avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Kingston.
Kingston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Experiment Il had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment Il throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Kingston throws a leg kick but Experiment Il sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston digs a good body shot into Experiment Il's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Experiment Il lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kingston doesn't seem phased though.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Experiment Il sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingston cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Experiment Il avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Kingston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
Experiment Il tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Experiment Il throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston counters with a thumping low kick.
Kingston blocks the body kick.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment Il.
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick.
Kingston connects with a crisp jab.
Experiment Il with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Experiment Il. Experiment Il maintains the clinch.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Kingston is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carl Kingston 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#
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body. Experiment Il takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kingston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Experiment Il doesn't seem bothered though.
Experiment Il steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
Kingston lands with a right hand.
Experiment Il takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kingston takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kingston.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Experiment Il. Kingston shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston works over Experiment Il's head and body with a nice combination.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kingston throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il throws a good cross that connects.
Kingston moves out of range as Experiment Il throws a body kick.
Kingston takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kingston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
Experiment Il appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment Il 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingston.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingston.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kingston.
Kingston misses the jab.
Kingston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carl Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.#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!
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Experiment Il avoids it.
Kingston tries to score with a low kick but Experiment Il moves his leg out of the way.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment Il checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Kingston throws a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston lands with a straight right. Experiment Il didn't see that one coming.
Kingston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Experiment Il rushes Kingston and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Experiment Il wants to clinch.
Kingston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Experiment Il blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il walks into a straight right hand from Kingston.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a push kick but Kingston slaps the foot to one side.
Kingston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kingston is looking to chop away at Experiment Il's legs. #T4#
Experiment Il misses the jab.
Experiment Il moves forwards but Kingston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kingston slips a straight right by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes one to the chin there.
Kingston lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment Il off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingston.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kingston!
Kingston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Experiment Il scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingston in his tracks.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kingston 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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingston. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Kingston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingston slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kingston moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Kingston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kingston backs away, Experiment Il returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Experiment Il tenderised Kingston's leg. Kingston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment Il drops his hands momentarily and Kingston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kingston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Experiment Il doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Experiment Il stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Experiment Il's leg. Experiment Il is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Experiment Il trying to control the position but instead, Kingston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment Il into the cage.#BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch.
Kingston bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Experiment Il misses.
Kingston throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body. Experiment Il takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il misses the jab.
Experiment Il moves forwards but Kingston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kingston lands with a hook. Experiment Il tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Experiment Il throws a low kick but Kingston moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingston.
A jab lands there for Experiment Il.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Kingston.
Nice body punch from Kingston.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingston. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. Experiment Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kingston scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kingston slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingston.
Kingston lands with a good body shot.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston scores with a leg kick.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Kingston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
Experiment Il takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kingston throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Carl Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston feints and then cracks Experiment Il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment Il down.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment Il can pounce on him.
Kingston scores with a jab.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kingston.
#CL#
Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Experiment Il. Experiment Il maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment Il.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Experiment Il moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Kingston is rocked!
Experiment Il fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kingston square on the jaw! Damn, Kingston is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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.
Carl Kingston spoke after the fight, saying 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.
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Event:
Pride FC 15
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez . Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez tries a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Lopez cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
No joy there for Experiment Il, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment Il throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il jabs Lopez right on the nose. Lopez blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Lopez has been cut.
Lopez throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment Il counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez motions for Experiment Il to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment Il ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez .
Experiment Il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Lopez .
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment Il tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Mark Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Lopez swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Lopez catches Experiment Il with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Experiment Il lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Experiment Il moved away.#T2#
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez .
Experiment Il throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il swinging wildly here.
Experiment Il throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment Il with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment Il's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lopez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Experiment Il scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Experiment Il crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lopez - the referee stops the clock and Experiment Il gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lopez . Experiment Il manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Experiment Il misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Donk. Lopez catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Lopez .
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Lopez .
Experiment Il is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez takes one on the button.
Jab from Lopez .
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.#T4#
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Lopez .
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment Il checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Experiment Il tries to land a body kick
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il counters with a body kick.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Experiment Il moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Experiment Il releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lopez 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Experiment Il takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Donk. Lopez catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Experiment Il checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Experiment Il thinks about the counter body kick.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Experiment Il defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez .
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Experiment Il shapes to counter with a head kick.
Experiment Il throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez .
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment Il.#T1#
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lopez lands a high kick!
Experiment Il has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Experiment Il walks into a left hand.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez , pushing him back against the cage.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Lopez is trying to push Experiment Il away but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Experiment Il is controlling him.
Lopez tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.
Lopez tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lopez tries a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.#T2##CL2#
Experiment Il has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Experiment Il keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez 's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez .
Experiment Il darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez backing away here, and Experiment Il unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez scores with a push kick.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez .
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Lopez .
Lopez connects with a body shot.#T3#
Experiment Il avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lopez . Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from Lopez .#CL2#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Experiment Il has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lopez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mark Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Lopez .
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez . That snapped Experiment Il's head back.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Experiment Il takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment Il tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment Il.#T4#
Experiment Il tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
Experiment Il gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il thuds his shin into the meat of Lopez 's side.
Lopez misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Experiment Il counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez .
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lopez tries to break free but Experiment Il pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment Il.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Experiment Il scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez .
Lopez scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lopez 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.
Experiment Il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Experiment Il working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Experiment Il appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il checks a low kick from Lopez .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez .
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment Il can do to turn this around?
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to counter with a clinch but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Experiment Il takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez .
Nice body kick there by Experiment Il.
Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il tries to counter by closing the distance.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Danga de danga de dang - Lopez scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Experiment Il.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Experiment Il working Lopez over with knees to the body.#BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez misses with a body shot
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Lopez stuns Experiment Il with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.#CL2#
Experiment Il darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.#T3#
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Experiment Il is controlling the position.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez .
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment Il digs a right hand into Lopez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez 's gas tank. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment Il 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.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a leg kick.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il connects with a body shot that sends Lopez 's belly button to the back.#T4#
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez 's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Experiment Il. Lopez shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il digs a good body shot into Lopez 's ribs.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Lopez .
Lopez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Experiment Il's head.#CL2#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Experiment Il.
I think Lopez 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lopez !
Mark Lopez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pride FC 6
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Monroe does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Monroe misses
and Experiment Il counters with a low kick, right behind Monroe 's knee.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Experiment Il scores with a one two! Monroe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Experiment Il there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Monroe.
Monroe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment Il's head back.
A punch combination from Experiment Il misses. #TD#
Monroe drives through with a takedown into Experiment Il's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Monroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment Il is retaining full guard.
Monroe throws a strike but Experiment Il rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Monroe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Experiment Il can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Experiment Il controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Experiment Il tries to free his leg and advance position but Monroe is retaining full guard.
Monroe 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.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment Il is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Experiment Il sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monroe's guard.
Well, if Experiment Il is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Experiment Il prevents Monroe from improving his position.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Experiment Il content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Monroe blocks the low kick.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Monroe.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good work by Monroe as he checks the leg kick.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Monroe blocks a leg kick.
Experiment Il tries to work over Monroe's front leg with a kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment Il fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Monroe.
Monroe fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Experiment Il moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
#TD#
Monroe has hold of one of Experiment Il's legs. Experiment Il is fighting the takedown attempt but Monroe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Monroe throws an elbow that misses. Experiment Il uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monroe's guard. Nice move by Experiment Il!#REVB#
Monroe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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 Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monroe is defending well for now.
Experiment Il throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monroes head.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
Monroe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Experiment Il prevents it.
Monroe lands a right hand.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Experiment Il turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Experiment Il crunches a lovely knee into Monroe's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Monroe has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Experiment Il takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Experiment Il is stalling here.
#T1##KD2#
Experiment Il drops Monroe with a big knee straight up the middle! Monroe is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Monroe. That snapped Experiment Il's head back.
Experiment Il blocks a jab.
Experiment Il attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe scores with a jab. Experiment Il acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Experiment Il takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Experiment Il scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il scores with a nice body kick.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Monroe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Ricky Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
#CL2#
Experiment Il darts in and clinches Monroe up against the cage.#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Experiment Il darts in and clinches Monroe up against the cage.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monroe lands with a light punch inside.
Monroe digs a right hand underneath Experiment Il's ribcage. Experiment Il let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monroe lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Monroe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monroe tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Monroe misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Monroe lands a nice uppercut.
Monroe managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Monroe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Monroe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Experiment Il clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Experiment Il has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Monroe.
Experiment Il trying to control the hands but Monroe breaks the grip.
Experiment Il might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Monroe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Experiment Il covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Monroe controlling well, preventing Experiment Il from escaping the position.
Monroe is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Experiment Il up.
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 Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Monroe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Experiment Il takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Experiment Il dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
#T1#
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Experiment Il scores with a kick to the midsection.
Experiment Il fakes the leg kick and cracks Monroe in the body.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Monroe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Experiment Il was covering up waiting for the punch and Monroe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Experiment Il seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Experiment Il wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Monroe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monroe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monroe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Experiment Il has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Experiment Il is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Experiment Il doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Experiment Il doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monroe.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monroe avoids it.
Monroe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ricky Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Experiment Il working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Experiment Il leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.
Experiment Il stops a takedown attempt from Monroe.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il is stalling here.
Monroe misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Monroe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Experiment Il - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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 Ricky Monroe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monroe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AFC #41
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Saibot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Experiment Il counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Saibot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment Il jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Saibot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Experiment Il is defending well.
Saibot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Experiment Il prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saibot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Experiment Il pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saibot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Experiment Il dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Experiment Il working Saibot over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saibot up against the cage.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saibot avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Experiment Il to work.
Saibot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Saibot.
Experiment Il is pushing Saibot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saibot tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Saibot managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saibot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
Experiment Il will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saibot up against the cage.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saibot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Experiment Il pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Experiment Il has closed the distance and engaged Saibot in a clinch.
Saibot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Saibot avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il just leaning against Saibot, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
Saibot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Experiment Il content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Experiment Il digs a right hand underneath Saibot's ribcage. Saibot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saibot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Experiment Il lands a shot to the body.
Saibot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Saibot blocks with his arms.
Experiment Il'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.
Experiment Il pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saibot letting Experiment Il take a breather here.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment Il.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot wants to clinch
and Experiment Il counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment Il.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Experiment Il avoids them all with ease.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Experiment Il has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saibot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Experiment Il displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saibot up against the cage.
Experiment Il stalls.
Experiment Il receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Saibot working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il is stalling here.
Experiment Il slows down the pace here.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Saibot won't want to take too many of those.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
Experiment Il lands with a right to the head.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Saibot.
Good body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il working Saibot over with knees to the body.
Experiment Il stalling the fight.
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Saibot.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il connects with a solid leg kick.
Saibot misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Experiment Il cracks a nice hook into Saibot's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il scores with a push kick.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Experiment Il clinches.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment Il scores with a shoulder strike.
Saibot being controlled against the cage.
Saibot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il 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#
Experiment Il lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment Il can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Experiment Il gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Experiment Il leaning his opponent against the cage.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Experiment Il stalling in the clinch but Saibot improves position.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saibot working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Experiment Il utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment Il leaning against his opponent.
Experiment Il has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a left hand.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment Il fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saibot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Experiment Il rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment Il slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saibot is defending well for now.
Experiment Il displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saibot up against the cage.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Experiment Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il stalling in the clinch.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Saibot won't want to take too many of those.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il is trying to stall.
Experiment Il stalling.
#T3#
Experiment Il working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saibot's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Experiment Il lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saibot tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.#T4#
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Experiment Il!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Experiment Il lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Experiment Il counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il slows down the pace here.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment Il comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Experiment Il 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #5
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ji Woo, pushing him back against the cage.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a shoulder strike.
Experiment Il throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment Il stalling against the cage.
Ji Woo tries to pull guard but Experiment Il forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ji Woo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Ji Woo.
Experiment Il working aggressively here.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il scores with a shot to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Ji Woo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo is trying to pull guard but Experiment Il turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Experiment Il displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ji Woo up against the cage.
Ji Woo lands an uppercut.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Experiment Il creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment Il lands an uppercut.
Ji Woo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
Experiment Il stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ji Woo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
Ji Woo jumps guard but Experiment Il stands there with Ji Woo around his waist. Ji Woo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ji Woo tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment Il is looking to control Ji Woo's arms but Ji Woo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Experiment Il has his back to the cage.
Ji Woo tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Ji Woo back against the cage.
Experiment Il is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Ji Woo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Ji Woo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Experiment Il frees his head nicely. Oh but Ji Woo has switched to an armbar! Experiment Il is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo 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:
ABW 190 Kansalainen - Nielsen
Date: Jan 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Experiment Il lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plutov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Experiment Il. Plutov shrugs it off though.
Experiment Il wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il thows a leg kick but Plutov checks it
enabling Plutov to counter with a crisp jab.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment Il ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Experiment Il connects with a body shot that sends Plutov's belly button to the back.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Experiment Il is predictable there
and Plutov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Plutov.
Plutov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Plutov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Experiment Il.#CUT2#
It looks like Finnish Experiment Il has been cut.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that Plutov semi-blocks.
We've been informed that Plutov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Experiment Il fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Plutov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment Il counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Plutov finds it's way through Experiment Il's defenses.
Experiment Il misses the body punch
and Plutov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Experiment Il has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plutov finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment Il's head.
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
Experiment Il on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plutov. Plutov obviously looking to wear him down.
Plutov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Experiment Il gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plutov.
Experiment Il missing with a left hand there. Plutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment Il is looking to wear down Plutov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutov is just out of range.#T2#
Experiment Il turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Experiment Il works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plutov misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Experiment Il, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Experiment Il instigates a clinch.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Plutov misses.
Plutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
#CL#
Experiment Il drives through and clinches with Plutov against the cage.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Experiment Il.#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Experiment Il.
#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Plutov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plutov lands a jab to the head.
Experiment Il jabs at Plutov's body.
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plutov.
Plutov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Plutov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment Il. That did some damage!
Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Plutov.
A jab from Experiment Il does it's job there.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Plutov is avoiding it.
Plutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il missing with a left hand there. Plutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #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!
Plutov misses with some punches.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Plutov is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Plutov is blocking nicely.
Plutov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Experiment Il working Plutov over with knees to the body.
Experiment Il swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Plutov.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Experiment Il.
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 Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Finnish Experiment Il's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il throws a combination that misses
and Plutov counters with a nice body kick.
Experiment Il just misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov thows a leg kick but Experiment Il checks it
and Experiment Il counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Plutov thinking.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
Plutov throws a combination that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the body kick.
Experiment Il takes a swing at Plutov's ribcage but misses.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.#CL#
Experiment Il clinches up against the cage.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment Il is trying to stall.
Experiment Il managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plutov throws a low kick, looking for Experiment Il's leg but Experiment Il calmly moves out of range.
Plutov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Plutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Plutov looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
Plutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment Il connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Plutov.
Experiment Il throws a lazy uppercut
and Plutov counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
As Plutov looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Plutov just gets out of the way.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Plutov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Plutov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Experiment Il lands a nice shot that snaps Plutov's head back.
Experiment Il fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plutov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Experiment Il blocks it well.#T3#
Experiment Il misses with the combination.
Plutov scores with a punch to the head.
Plutov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment Il is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Experiment Il throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Plutov on the side of the head. #CL#
Experiment Il instigates a clinch. #BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the side of Plutov's head but Plutov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plutov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.#T4#
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il throws a low kick, looking for Plutov's leg but Plutov calmly moves out of range.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking body shot.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick which misses Plutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Plutov tries to avoid it.
Plutov misses with a combination
and Experiment Il counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plutov misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Experiment Il throws a jab when Plutov was well out of range.
Plutov throws a series of punches but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Plutov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment Il motions for Plutov to come forward. Experiment Il throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Experiment Il finds it's way through Plutov's defenses.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plutov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment Il just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Experiment Il misses
and Plutov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment Il lands with a good body shot.
Experiment Il blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment Il lands a right hook to the body.
Plutov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Plutov.#T1#
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but Plutov avoids them all with ease.
Plutov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Plutov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Plutov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Experiment Il counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?
Plutov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment Il lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Plutov thows a leg kick but Experiment Il checks it
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment Il moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Experiment Il tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Plutov circles away.
#CL#
Experiment Il takes the fight into the clinch.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Plutov is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment Il slowing the pace effectively.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Plutov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Plutov.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Plutov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plutov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Plutov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plutov.
Plutov has Experiment Il pressed against the cage, preventing Experiment Il from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section. Plutov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Plutov lands an elbow that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks for a moment.
Plutov misses with some punches.
Plutov lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment Il.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il is trying to stall.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Plutov.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Plutov is keeping busy.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Plutov blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
Experiment Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment Il or not.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
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 Finnish Experiment Il.
Well Experiment Il 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 4094 p4p, 183 weight class) and Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 724 p4p, 76 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Finnish Experiment Il!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Experiment Il stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tupper.
Tupper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Experiment Il's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupper (2) vs (0) Experiment Il
Tupper is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment Il is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tupper is working away from the top position though.
Tupper trying to advance position but Experiment Il counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving.
Experiment Il has his hands on Tupper's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment Il keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass.
Experiment Il can't keep his opponent in guard - Tupper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Experiment Il! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (5) vs (0) Experiment Il
Experiment Il tries to reverse the position but Tupper maintains control.
Tupper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Experiment Il is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper avoids the attempt from Experiment Il to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment Il is looking to get to half guard.
Tupper wants to take Experiment Il's back but he can't do it this time.
Tupper is working hard here to advance position.
Experiment Il prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is looking to improve his position but Tupper isn't that keen on the idea.
Experiment Il holds on, trying desperately to control.
Experiment Il is trying to escape the mount.
Tupper controlling from the full mount.
Tupper trying to control but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Tupper wants to control but Experiment Il has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom.
Tupper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Experiment Il regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Experiment Il is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (5) vs (2) Experiment Il
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Experiment Il stacks Tupper 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 Experiment Il! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (5) vs (5) Experiment Il
Tupper seems a little lost for a moment, as Experiment Il dominates the positioning.
Tupper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (7) vs (5) Experiment Il
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to mount his opponent but Experiment Il defends it.
Tupper is working for a kimura but Experiment Il is defending it quite comfortably.
Tupper moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (10) vs (5) Experiment Il
Tupper trying to control the position but Experiment Il is working away.
Tupper is really struggling to control Experiment Il but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is trying to get back to half guard.
Experiment Il stops Tupper from passing to mount.
Experiment Il is looking for a sweep.
Experiment Il is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tupper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tupper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Experiment Il is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Experiment Il tries to bench press Tupper off him but Tupper keeps the position.
Experiment Il manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tupper's best efforts.
Tupper is working for a submission of some sort.
Experiment Il gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Tupper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment Il is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupper tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment Il is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il controlling Tupper's posture.
Tupper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Experiment Il has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tupper looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tupper's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tupper passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (13) vs (5) Experiment Il
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tupper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Experiment Il rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tupper's guard! Nice work there by Experiment Il! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (13) vs (7) Experiment Il
Experiment Il works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tupper is trying to control but can't.
Tupper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il stalling.
Experiment Il is continuing to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is pressing down on Tupper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupper is holding on for now.
Tupper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tupper is looking for a triangle but Experiment Il pushes his legs off easily.
Experiment Il pushes down on Tupper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Experiment Il takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il tries to pass to full mount but Tupper defends it.
Tupper tries to roll over but Experiment Il keeps him under control.
Tupper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupper.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupper is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (15) vs (7) Experiment Il
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment Il looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment Il, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupper takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Augustine Tupper thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dimitri Aristova (ranked 7857 p4p, 429 weight class) and Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 713 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dimitri Aristova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Finnish Experiment Il!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aristova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aristova is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Experiment Il keeps the fight on the outside.
Aristova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aristova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Experiment Il but Experiment Il pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Experiment Il clinches.
Experiment Il decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aristova being controlled here momentarily.
Aristova controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aristova is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Aristova from controlling successfully.
Experiment Il is controlling Aristova's posture.
Aristova passes Experiment Il's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristova is pressing down on Experiment Il's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment Il is holding on for now.
Experiment Il is looking to improve his position.
Experiment Il is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aristova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Experiment Il is just riding it out for now. Aristova eventually gives up the hold.
Aristova trying to mount his opponent but Experiment Il defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is staying active underneath Aristova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Experiment Il keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aristova prevents Experiment Il from improving his position.
Experiment Il keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working.
Experiment Il is pressing down on Aristova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aristova won't allow Experiment Il to sweep him here.
Aristova tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment Il is retaining full guard.
Experiment Il is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Experiment Il looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment Il, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Aristova from controlling successfully.
Experiment Il pulls Aristova in close to prevent any damage.
Experiment Il is continuing to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aristova controls the pace.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Experiment Il is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aristova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aristova wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving.
Aristova stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment Il.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aristova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment Il swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Aristova from controlling successfully.
Aristova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment Il is keeping the position for now.
Experiment Il manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aristova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aristova (0) vs (2) Experiment Il
Experiment Il controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aristova throws his legs up looking for a submission but Experiment Il uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aristova (0) vs (5) Experiment Il
A lull in the action here as Experiment Il stalls from top position.
Aristova wants to control but Experiment Il postures up.
Aristova is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il controlling the position.
Aristova is looking to regain half guard here but Experiment Il keeps moving and retains side control.
Aristova is trying to control Experiment Il's posture but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aristova's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Experiment Il the control monster continue. Boring.
Aristova is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Experiment Il wants to free his trapped foot but Aristova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Experiment Il keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Experiment Il is thwarting Aristova's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il slows the pace down in half guard.
Aristova is trying to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aristova trying to control from the bottom.
Aristova won't allow Experiment Il to pass to mount.
Aristova actively working from the bottom here.
Aristova tries to roll over but Experiment Il keeps him under control.
Experiment Il is thwarting Aristova's attempts to control the position.
Aristova actively working from the bottom here.
Aristova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Experiment Il is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aristova is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Experiment Il in particular looking to stall.
Aristova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aristova wants to improve his position but Experiment Il is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Experiment Il is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aristova! Score +3 for passing guard: Aristova (0) vs (8) Experiment Il
Aristova regains half guard.
Aristova is looking to control Experiment Il's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aristova avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment Il is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Experiment Il wins on points by 8 to 0.
Finnish Experiment Il 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.
Dimitri Aristova spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for all the support. I will be back better than before.'. |
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Event:
ABW 179 Perez - Gonza
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Krakenbreaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Experiment Il on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krakenbreaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Experiment Il drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Krakenbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krakenbreaker avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Krakenbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakenbreaker.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Krakenbreaker strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Krakenbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment Il is looking to score with low kicks.
Krakenbreaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Experiment Il. Experiment Il circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krakenbreaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Krakenbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il lands with a nice body punch.
Experiment Il misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Krakenbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krakenbreaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Krakenbreaker misses.
Krakenbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakenbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
We've been informed that Experiment Il has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Krakenbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krakenbreaker.
Experiment Il stuns Krakenbreaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Krakenbreaker misses the target.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Krakenbreaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krakenbreaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
Experiment Il throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Experiment Il lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krakenbreaker scores with a hook to the body. Experiment Il takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krakenbreaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Krakenbreaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krakenbreaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Krakenbreaker moves out of range easily.
Krakenbreaker is looking to counter punch.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body shot.
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krakenbreaker.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Krakenbreaker misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Krakenbreaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krakenbreaker digs a good body shot into Experiment Il's ribs.
Krakenbreaker misses with a few strikes there.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.#T3#
Krakenbreaker works the jab nicely.
Krakenbreaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krakenbreaker swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Krakenbreaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Krakenbreaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slow jab from Krakenbreaker misses its intended target.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakenbreaker punishes Experiment Il's body with a nice straight punch.
Experiment Il wants to clinch.
Experiment Il lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakenbreaker at a distance.
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krakenbreaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Krakenbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krakenbreaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krakenbreaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Experiment Il takes a swing at Krakenbreaker's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Krakenbreaker moves out of range.
Krakenbreaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Experiment Il misses with a wild body shot.
Krakenbreaker is looking for a counter combo.
Experiment Il looks to land a right hand but Krakenbreaker moved out of range.
Krakenbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Krakenbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krakenbreaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krakenbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krakenbreaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
Experiment Il darts in trying to clinch
and Krakenbreaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il defending well as Krakenbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il slips under a jab.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Krakenbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Experiment Il might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Krakenbreaker has got the better of the exchanges.
Experiment Il bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krakenbreaker's head.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Krakenbreaker lands a jab.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakenbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
Krakenbreaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment Il can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Experiment Il misses with a body punch
and Krakenbreaker counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakenbreaker misses with a hook.
Krakenbreaker scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Krakenbreaker throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.
Krakenbreaker cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krakenbreaker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Experiment Il wants to slow Krakenbreaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Experiment Il stuns Krakenbreaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krakenbreaker throws a combination. Experiment Il tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body shot.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice hook to Experiment Il's body. Experiment Il takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krakenbreaker misses with a wild combination.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Krakenbreaker.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krakenbreaker manages to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Experiment Il looks to land a combination but Krakenbreaker avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Krakenbreaker.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Krakenbreaker.
Experiment Il digs a good hook to Krakenbreaker's body.
Krakenbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
Krakenbreaker lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Krakenbreaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
Experiment Il scores with a nice right hand.
Krakenbreaker catches Experiment Il with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Experiment Il is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Krakenbreaker.#T3#
Jab by Krakenbreaker.
Experiment Il misses with a right hand
and Krakenbreaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Experiment Il thinking.
Krakenbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
Experiment Il wants to land a leg kick but Krakenbreaker is out of range.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker scores with a hook.
Experiment Il steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Krakenbreaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Experiment Il digs a good hook to Krakenbreaker's body.
Krakenbreaker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Experiment Il misses.
Krakenbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4##CL2#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Experiment Il dodges an elbow strike from Krakenbreaker.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krakenbreaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Experiment Il pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krakenbreaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment Il looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Experiment Il slips a jab and a cross from Krakenbreaker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but Krakenbreaker moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Krakenbreaker.
Experiment Il just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakenbreaker moves away.
It looked like Krakenbreaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Experiment Il with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Krakenbreaker strikes.
Krakenbreaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krakenbreaker tries to bum rush Experiment Il with a series of wild strikes but Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krakenbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment Il throws a combination. Krakenbreaker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Krakenbreaker is rocked!
Krakenbreaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Krakenbreaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Krakenbreaker is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Experiment Il doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Krakenbreaker crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Krakenbreaker's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ABW 172 Bhullar - Potter
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment Il circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves misses with a takedown
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Luiz Alves has been cut.
Luiz Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alves wants to clinch
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Experiment Il shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Experiment Il appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Experiment Il takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well.
Experiment Il keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Experiment Il sprawls well.
Experiment Il appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Experiment Il shows good takedown defense.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment Il circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il is looking to wear down Alves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Alves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alves working away.#SUB2#
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alves trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom.
Alves in side control, throwing shots but Experiment Il defends. #T2#
Alves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Experiment Il!#SUB2#
Alves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Experiment Il is now in Alves's guard. A big mistake from Alves there, giving up the dominant position!
Alves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Experiment Il is now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Experiment Il is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
Alves desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Experiment Il stalling.
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves pushes Experiment Il off looking to stand but Experiment Il dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alves trying to control here.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment Il controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Alves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment Il moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves throws a right and a left that Experiment Il avoids nicely.
Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Experiment Il tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Experiment Il to the ground. Experiment Il escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves feints the counter takedown.
Alves misses with a takedown
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Experiment Il counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il scores with a body shot.
Experiment Il lunges at Alves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alves's hand.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Alves is rocked!
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!
Alves misses with a takedown
and Experiment Il counters with a nice body shot.
Alves is breathing heavily.#T1#
Experiment Il swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Experiment Il slaps away a takedown attempt from Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Luiz Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves fails with the takedown
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Experiment Il lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Experiment Il swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Alves tries to counter it with a takedown but Experiment Il pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il throws a nice outside leg kick.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Experiment Il lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Experiment Il tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Alves misses with a takedown
and Experiment Il counters with a right hand to the body.
Experiment Il stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Experiment Il wants it to stay on the feet.
Experiment Il tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick.
Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Experiment Il sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Experiment Il defends it nicely.
Experiment Il is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Experiment Il throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Alves misses with a takedown
and Experiment Il counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
Experiment Il throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Experiment Il tries to sprawl but Alves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Alves is working for a kimura but Experiment Il is defending it quite comfortably.
Experiment Il desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Experiment Il moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Alves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Experiment Il displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves shoots in for a double leg but Experiment Il sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Experiment Il changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Experiment Il misses with a wild combination.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment Il throws a right and a left that both miss.
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment Il digs a good hook to Alves's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves.#KD#
Experiment Il feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alves sprawling to the canvas! Alves rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Experiment Il finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Experiment Il shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Experiment Il appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment Il steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Alves is out on his feet! Experiment Il sets himself and nearly takes Alves's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ABW 162 Perez - Gustafson
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Experiment Il has a couple of punches blocked by Chance.
Chance missing with knees to the body.
Chance managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
#BC#
Chance breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Chance instigates a clinch.
Chance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chance throws a head punch that misses.
Chance takes a knee right on the jaw!
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Zero Chance has been cut.
Chance throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chance managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Chance landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Chance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Chance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il connects with a jab.#T1#
Experiment Il works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Chance is rocked!
BAM! Experiment Il delivers a spinning backfist that drops Chance like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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:
ABW 153 Arendse - OByrne
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Experiment Il attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment Il sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Experiment Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.#T1#
Experiment Il throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Experiment Il clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kansalainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kansalainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kansalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
Experiment Il scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il throws a solid leg kick but Kansalainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment Il.
Experiment Il connects with a solid leg kick.
Experiment Il connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and pushes Kansalainen back into the cage.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kansalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kansalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kansalainen is defending well for now.
Experiment Il prevents Kansalainen from breaking the clinch.
Kansalainen tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kansalainen is defending well for now.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Experiment Il swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment Il checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment Il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.#T4#
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment Il is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Kansalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Experiment Il walks into a stiff left hand from Kansalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Experiment Il takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Experiment Il scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Kansalainen lands with a hook. Experiment Il tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Experiment Il.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il blocks the body kick.
Experiment Il connects with the punch.
Experiment Il misses with a hook
letting Kansalainen counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment Il's calf.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a leg kick but Experiment Il moves out of range and Kansalainen only half commits.
Experiment Il wants to counter with a clinch but Kansalainen pushes him away.
Experiment Il buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Experiment Il misses
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment Il's calf.
Experiment Il thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kansalainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Experiment Il takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen digs a good body shot into Experiment Il's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment Il. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment Il.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Experiment Il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Donk. Experiment Il catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Experiment Il saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kansalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Experiment Il was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen works Experiment Il's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Experiment Il throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kansalainen's head.
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range and Kansalainen settles back down.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Experiment Il momentarily.
Experiment Il scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment Il tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Experiment Il 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.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Experiment Il scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Experiment Il lands a slapping body shot.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansalainen steps away.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen lands a front kick.
Experiment Il steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment Il chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Tapani Kansalainen 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!
#R3#
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Experiment Il on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Experiment Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il blocks a low kick nicely.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Experiment Il was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Kansalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment Il looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansalainen connects with a looping right hand.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen 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.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Experiment Il thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.#T2#
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen walks into a jab.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Kansalainen motions for Experiment Il to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a right hand. Experiment Il shakes it off.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen cracks Experiment Il with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Experiment Il scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment Il has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Experiment Il cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Experiment Il lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right. #T3#
Experiment Il wants to clinch.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment Il thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.#T4#
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Experiment Il is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment Il is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Experiment Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Experiment Il misses.
Kansalainen throws a good cross that connects.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but Experiment Il steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen steps in with a hook that catches Experiment Il right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kansalainen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Experiment Il looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Experiment Il tries to land a leg kick but The Man saw it coming and moves away.
The Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Experiment Il takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Experiment Il has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Experiment Il misses with a hook. The Man ducked under it nicely.
The Man takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
The Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Man has a takedown stuffed.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
The Man steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
The Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Experiment Il is wise to it.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into The Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment Il. That did some damage!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Man has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Man, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
#T1#
The Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Experiment Il just stands there and leans against the cage.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il is trying to break the clinch but The Man has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
The Man decides to pull guard.
Experiment Il controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
The Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The Man wants to sweep here but Experiment Il controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
The Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Experiment Il gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Experiment Il is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
The Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Experiment Il has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
The Man wants to sweep here but Experiment Il controlling him for the moment.
Experiment Il will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Experiment Il slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Man is trying to keep Experiment Il in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick nicely.
The Man shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Experiment Il lands with an overhand left.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
The Man follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Experiment Il works the jab nicely.
The Man tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Experiment Il throws out a leg kick but The Man moves out of range and Experiment Il only half commits.
The Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment Il's calf.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but The Man moves out of range.
Experiment Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Man. That did some damage!
The Man misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but The Man is having none of it.
The Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from The Man misses.
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
The Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range.
A slow jab from The Man misses its intended target.
Experiment Il throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Man.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The Man shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Man misses with a low kick.
The Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment Il lunges at The Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Man's hand.
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
The Man feints and then cracks Experiment Il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment Il down.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
The Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
The Man tries to pull guard but Experiment Il won't allow it.
The Man blocks a body shot from Experiment Il. #BC#
Experiment Il manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Experiment Il.#CL2#
The Man closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.#TD2#
The Man ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Man no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
The Man trying to keep a closed guard but Experiment Il is proving a slippery customer.
Experiment Il stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment Il controlling from the top position. #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.#SUB2#
The Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Experiment Il defends well.
The Man keeping moving, preventing Experiment Il from controlling successfully.
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for The Man with that takedown attempt.
The Man throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il connects with a body shot.#TD2#
The Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
The Man in side control, throwing shots but Experiment Il defends.
Experiment Il is looking to regain half guard here but The Man keeps moving and retains side control.
The Man trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom.
Experiment Il is trying to control The Man's posture but The Man avoids it.
Experiment Il is trying to improve his position.
Experiment Il stops The Man from passing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ground and pound from The Man seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Experiment Il knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Man on the ground.
Experiment Il manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Man's best efforts.
The Man is pressing down on Experiment Il's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment Il is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment Il's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
The Man is trying for a kimura here. Experiment Il looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Man wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob The Man!
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Event:
ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Skrarez is looking to clinch.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il. #CL2#
Skrarez gets tackled into the cage by Experiment Il. Experiment Il maintains the clinch.
Skrarez crunches a lovely knee into Experiment Il's ribcage.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il scores with a shoulder strike.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il trying to control the position but instead, Skrarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment Il into the cage.
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Experiment Il blocks an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skrarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Experiment Il's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skrarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Experiment Il's brow.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Experiment Il'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.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skrarez lands a knee to the body.
Experiment Il using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Skrarez clinches up with Experiment Il and pushes him back against the cage.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Experiment Il manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Skrarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skrarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Experiment Il counters with a left and a right that stings Skrarez.
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!
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skrarez is looking to clinch.
Experiment Il throws a quick inside leg kick.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking body shot.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il jabs Skrarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Skrarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skrarez has time to react.
Experiment Il fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Experiment Il keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Experiment Il takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skrarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Skrarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skrarez tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment Il blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Experiment Il is defending well for now.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Experiment Il is defending well for now.#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il with a hook.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skrarez takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Skrarez moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Experiment Il makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Skrarez - that landed with a thud.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment Il avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
Experiment Il lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il has Skrarez pushed against the cage.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Skrarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skrarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skrarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Experiment Il.
Skrarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment Il circles away.
#CL#
Skrarez has Experiment Il up against the cage in a clinch.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment Il or not.
Skrarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Experiment Il's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Experiment Il's gas tank. #T1#
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Experiment Il on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skrarez under the eye.
Experiment Il throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skrarez tries to clinch there but Experiment Il circles away.
Experiment Il feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrarez's calf.
Skrarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick.
Experiment Il has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il cracks Skrarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il scoring well with a low kick there.
Skrarez darts in trying to clinch
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrarez wants to clinch
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment Il fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Experiment Il throws a nice looking combination but Skrarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Skrarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il moves out of range. #T3#
Skrarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Experiment Il.
Skrarez wants to clinch
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment Il stuffs the takedown attempt from Skrarez. Skrarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Skrarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skrarez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Skrarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skrarez wants to clinch.
Experiment Il steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Skrarez.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a nice body kick. #T4##CL2#
Experiment Il takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Experiment Il slows down the pace here.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Experiment Il on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skrarez wants to clinch
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Experiment Il keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Skrarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but Experiment Il blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment Il avoids the damage to the body.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Experiment Il working Skrarez over with knees to the body.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skrarez is keeping busy.
Skrarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment Il avoids it.#BC2#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skrarez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Skrarez is rocked!#CL2#
Experiment Il has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Skrarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Experiment Il controlling the action here for a moment.
Skrarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skrarez misses with a two punch combination.
Skrarez fails with the takedown
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Experiment Il circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment Il wants to counter the offense by Skrarez and move into the clinch position.
Skrarez tries to clinch there but Experiment Il circles away.
Experiment Il appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skrarez wants to clinch
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Experiment Il pushes Skrarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Experiment Il.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment Il avoids it.#T3#
Experiment Il stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment Il throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Skrarez is leaning against Experiment Il and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Experiment Il scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Experiment Il avoids the elbow strike from Skrarez, against the cage.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Francesco Skrarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skrarez lands with a right to the head.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment Il comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Experiment Il 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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:
ABW 130 Jones - Perez
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Gravano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Experiment Il moves into the clinch.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gravano stalling in the clinch but Experiment Il improves position.
Gravano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gravano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gravano is trying to break the clinch but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
Gravano looks winded!#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gravano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravano scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment Il wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il tries to bum rush Gravano with a series of wild strikes but Gravano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Experiment Il sets himself, and Gravano steps forward looking for the clinch! Experiment Il avoids it this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment Il, right into the meat.
Experiment Il turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Gravano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Gravano tries to clinch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il scores with a push kick.
Gravano drops his hands momentarily and Experiment Il takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment Il manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
Experiment Il knocks Gravano to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Gravano is rocked!
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!
Experiment Il content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gravano is still in real trouble! Can Experiment Il finish him?#T2#
Experiment Il is putting a hurting on Gravano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gravano seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment Il staying calm.
Gravano is pushing Experiment Il's head away, looking to escape. Experiment Il manages to hold on to the position though.
Experiment Il throws a strike aimed at the side of Gravano's head but Gravano avoids it well.
Experiment Il throws a strike aimed at the side of Gravano's head but Gravano avoids it well.#T3#
Experiment Il is staying tight to Gravano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il continues to stall.
Experiment Il's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravano pushes Experiment Il away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Experiment Il gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gravano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Gravano throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gravano just manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Experiment Il throws a nice head kick!
Gravano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravano misses with a combination
#CL#
and Experiment Il counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
Experiment Il lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Experiment Il feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gravano's calf.
Gravano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Gravano has closed the distance and engaged Experiment Il in a clinch.
#BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravano misses the target.
Gravano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Experiment Il will feel that in the morning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Experiment Il.
Gravano avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Gravano throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Gravano misses with a body kick.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gravano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Experiment Il throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravano looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Gravano moves to clinch but Experiment Il breaks away
and Experiment Il makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gravano throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Sammy Gravano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment Il.
#CL#
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravano can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravano off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Experiment Il and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Gravano throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment Il manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gravano throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Gravano is countered with a crisp right hand from Experiment Il that sends him to the canvas! Experiment Il follows him to the mat into side control.
Experiment Il controlling the position. #T3#
Gravano taking a bit of punishment here - Experiment Il scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment Il creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gravano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gravano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Experiment Il has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gravano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gravano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Further stalling from Experiment Il.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il 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#
Experiment Il scores with a kick to the body.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a low kick, right behind Gravano 's knee.
Gravano darts in trying to clinch
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Experiment Il will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Experiment Il catches Gravano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Gravano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gravano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravano scrambles back to his feet.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravano throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment Il swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gravano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment Il counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a huge left! Gravano is in big trouble! He's backing up but Experiment Il isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gravano from any more damage. A dominating finish by Experiment Il!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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:
ABW 121 Verygood - Tjack
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Chance throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chance throws a right and a left that Experiment Il avoids nicely.
Experiment Il is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chance.
Chance scoring well with a low kick there.
Chance misses with a hook.
No joy there for Chance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chance misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il throws a good cross that connects.
Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chance.
Good leg kick by Experiment Il there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chance throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment Il counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chance has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Experiment Il finds it's way round the side to connect with Chance's head. #ROC#
Chance is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zero Chance has been cut.
Experiment Il drops Chance with a big left hand! Chance is injured, injured bad! Experiment Il jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
An intense looking Finnish Experiment Il took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Vipit ja Finnfighterseihin!'.
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Event:
ABW 111 Jones - Suleyman
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Good exchange - Experiment Il coming out on top.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Experiment Il misses with a straight left.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Experiment Il.
Murphy misses with a right hand
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.#T1#
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Experiment Il lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Experiment Il feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes one on the button.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Experiment Il pushes Murphy away with a front kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a straight left.
Experiment Il lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Experiment Il has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Experiment Il swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Experiment Il wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Eliah Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Experiment Il 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!
Murphy connects with a right hand. Experiment Il shakes it off.
Experiment Il cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Experiment Il throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy misses with a body punch
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Experiment Il avoids it with no problem.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
As Murphy backs away, Experiment Il returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Experiment Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Murphy looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Murphy just gets out of the way.
Experiment Il throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Murphy.#CL#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
Experiment Il just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il lands with a right hand. #T1#
Experiment Il takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Finnish Experiment Il has been cut.#CL#
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment Il manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Experiment Il effectively controlling the action here.
Experiment Il gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Murphy avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Experiment Il. Experiment Il obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy slips a straight right by Experiment Il.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch.
Murphy swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy misses the jab.
Experiment Il connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Experiment Il looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Finnish Experiment Il's cut.
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#
Experiment Il looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Experiment Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment Il's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Experiment Il duly obliges.
Experiment Il throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Murphy cracks Experiment Il with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Experiment Il's belly button to the back.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range as Experiment Il throws a body kick.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Experiment Il with a jab.
Experiment Il avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Experiment Il lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Experiment Il is looking for a counter combo.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment Il shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Experiment Il avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Murphy.
Experiment Il lands with a cross.
Eliah Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Experiment Il with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Experiment Il throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Experiment Il pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Experiment Il taking a breather.#T3#
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Murphy tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eliah Murphy.
Well Experiment Il 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
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Event:
YL 43: Valor v Experiment
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Experiment Il throws a hook but Valor avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Valor.
Experiment Il lands a jab.
Experiment Il has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valor loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Experiment Il is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valor swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Experiment Il counters by clinching up.
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment Il scores with a shot to the side of Valor's head.
Experiment Il slowing the pace effectively.
Valor misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valor has him pressed against the ropes.
Valor lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valor.
Valor is trying to break the clinch but Experiment Il has him pressed against the ropes.
Experiment Il prevents Valor from breaking the clinch.
Experiment Il has Valor pressed against the ropes, preventing Valor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
Valor misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Valor scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Valor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valor. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valor throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Valor.
Valor misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il slips a jab from Valor.
Experiment Il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Valor circles away.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Experiment Il instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valor misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Valor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Experiment Il pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valor throwing a counter right hand but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Valor scores with a nice right hand.
Valor wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy.
Valor looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Experiment Il on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Valor.
Bjorn Valor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valor misses with a left hand
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il walks into a left hand.
A jab from Valor finds it's way through Experiment Il's defenses.
Valor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Valor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Valor tries to clinch there but Experiment Il circles away.
Valor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a counter combo.
Valor throws a right hand that Experiment Il ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment Il also avoids with ease.
Experiment Il misses with a leg kick
and Valor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment Il can do to turn this around?
A big right from Valor misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - Valor had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment Il walks into a jab.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valor.
Experiment Il lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Experiment Il. Experiment Il circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valor misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy.
Valor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Experiment Il is looking to chop away at Valor's legs.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Valor.
Valor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromExperiment Il.#T1#
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valor with a body shot.
Valor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valor missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valor takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Valor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Experiment Il. Experiment Il circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Valor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valor misses with an uppercut.
Bjorn Valor is winning the standup battle so far.
Valor looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
A big right from Valor misses.
Valor misses the jab.#T2#
Valor throws a body shot but no joy.
Valor throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bjorn Valor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valor lands with a straight right. Experiment Il didn't see that one coming.
Valor throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment Il circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valor moves out of range of the strikes.
Valor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valor looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Valor throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valor misses with a left hand
and Valor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Valor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Experiment Il clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Valor fails to land.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Valor.
Valor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valor misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a nice uppercut.
Valor can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Valor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valor working aggressively here.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment Il is leaning against Valor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment Il scores with a shot to the side of Valor's head.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valor blocks it with crossed arms.
Valor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow. #T1#
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valor.
Valor tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Valor back against the ropes.
Valor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Experiment Il pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valor throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Valor misses with a straight right.
Valor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Experiment Il misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Valor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valor misses the jab.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Valor.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Valor.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Valor misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Valor.
Valor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment Il.
Valor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Valor.
Valor thuds his right hand into Experiment Il's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il really dominated that round.
That's time! Valor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valor thuds a left hand into Experiment Il's body.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Valor.
Nice shot lands for Valor.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Valor throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Valor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valor loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Valor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valor misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valor.
Experiment Il tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Valor.
Experiment Il looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valor needs to keep his hands up - Experiment Il had a free shot at his head there.
Valor looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valor. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valor misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Valor avoids it with no problem.
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Valor is rocked!
Experiment Il connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Valor's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Valor - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
YL 35: Dixon v Haller
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Naharis is avoiding it.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naharis lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment Il's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naharis. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the kisser.
Experiment Il tries to clinch there but Naharis circles away.
That kick from Naharis tenderised Experiment Il's leg. Experiment Il is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment Il jabs Naharis right on the nose. Naharis blinks but takes it well.
Naharis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the body kick from Naharis.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Experiment Il has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naharis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naharis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment Il fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Naharis is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Naharis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naharis misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Experiment Il lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Naharis is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il stalls.
We've been informed that Naharis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice left hand lands by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Naharis cracks Experiment Il with a nice body shot.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Experiment Il - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il lands with a short shot to the head.
Naharis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naharis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naharis.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Naharis tries to break the clinch but Experiment Il is controlling the position.
Experiment Il throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nahariss head.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Naharis. #BC#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naharis.
Yuri Naharis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naharis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Finnish Experiment Il 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#
Naharis lands with a slapping head kick.
Naharis cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
Yuri Naharis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naharis.
Naharis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naharis.
Experiment Il dodges the punch combination from Naharis.
Naharis throws a low kick, looking for Experiment Il's leg but Experiment Il calmly moves out of range.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naharis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naharis throws a lazy body kick
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Naharis is rocked!
Naharis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment Il. That did some damage!
Naharis is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Naharis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a body kick.
Naharis connects with an inside leg kick.
Naharis seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Naharis.#T1#
A jab from Experiment Il misses.
Naharis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Naharis thumps Experiment Il with a low kick.
Experiment Il blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses its target.#KD#
Naharis ducks into a a hook from Experiment Il and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
A big left from Naharis misses.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naharis throws out the jab.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naharis.
Naharis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Experiment Il to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Experiment Il scores with a leg kick.
Naharis throws a chopping leg kick but Experiment Il manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#KD#
Experiment Il lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Naharis goes down! The ref sends Experiment Il to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Naharis is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Naharis slips a straight right by Experiment Il.#T2#
A big right from Naharis misses.
Naharis looks to land a body kick but Experiment Il moved away.
Experiment Il fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naharis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Experiment Il cracks Naharis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Naharis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range and Naharis settles back down.
It looked like Experiment Il was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naharis.
Naharis looks to throw a body kick
and Experiment Il counters with a nice leg kick.
Naharis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Experiment Il.
Naharis misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Experiment Il half committed to a counter leg kick.
Naharis throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Experiment Il was looking to counter with a kick there.
Experiment Il keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Naharis gets tackled into the ropes by Experiment Il. Experiment Il maintains the clinch.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naharis lands a hook to the side of the 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 Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Naharis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naharis. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naharis.
Yuri Naharis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naharis misses the shot to the body.
It looks like Experiment Il has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Naharis throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment Il on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Naharis misses with a leg kick.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment Il is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Naharis looks for the body kick but Experiment Il saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naharis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naharis. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Naharis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment Il 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#
Experiment Il throws a combination. Naharis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Naharis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment Il has time to react.
Experiment Il connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naharis momentarily.
A combination from Experiment Il does no damage.
Naharis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment Il has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naharis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naharis.
A good leg kick by Naharis.
Experiment Il blocks a jab.
Experiment Il lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Naharis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment Il 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.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Naharis.
Experiment Il scores with a nice right hand.
Experiment Il lands with a hook. Naharis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Naharis drops his guard momentarily, allowing Experiment Il to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Naharis! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Experiment Il takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
Yuri Naharis spoke after the fight, saying 'One loss does not make a fighter. I will come back and only stronger...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment Il misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Paul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Experiment Il darts in and clinches Paul up against the cage.
Experiment Il misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Paul as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Paul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul tries to clinch there but Experiment Il circles away.
It seemed like Experiment Il was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Experiment Il as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Paul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Experiment Il connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paul's hands.
Paul moves in looking to clinch but Experiment Il pushes him off.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Experiment Il sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Paul walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment Il.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Paul manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Experiment Il connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paul momentarily.
Paul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Experiment Il drops Paul with a big left hand! Paul is injured, injured bad! Experiment Il jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
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