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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1# Abueva lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut. Tarczynski connects with a body shot that sends Abueva's belly button to the back. Abueva misses the jab. Tarczynski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Abueva misses the jab. Tarczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Abueva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Abueva throws a lazy right hand but Tarczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tarczynski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abueva drops his hands momentarily and Tarczynski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Abueva throws an off balance right hand
and Tarczynski counters with a left to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tarczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarczynski scores with a kick to the body.
Tarczynski connects with a right hand. Abueva shakes it off. Abueva throws a poor cross that misses
and Tarczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Abueva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Abueva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1# Abueva misses with a double jab
and Tarczynski counters with a leg kick. Abueva swings widly with a right hand
#KD2# and Tarczynski counters with a crisp one two that drops Abueva! Tarczynski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Abueva to his feet! Abueva is in big trouble!#ROC2# Abueva is rocked! Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2# Tarczynski cracks Abueva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Abueva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tarczynski finish him?
Oh Abueva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tarczynski lands with a good body shot. Abueva seems to have got his legs back now. Abueva is breathing heavily. That kick from Tarczynski tenderised Abueva's leg. Abueva is trying to keep his angry face on. Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abueva. A slapping leg kick lands for Tarczynski.
Tarczynski connects with a solid leg kick. Tarczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tarczynski lands a slapping body shot.
Abueva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Tarczynski 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.#T2# Abueva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tarczynski thuds his right hand into Abueva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Tarczynski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abueva on the side of the head. Tarczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tarczynski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abueva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Abueva swings widly with a right hand
#KD2# and Tarczynski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abueva! Tarczynski lets Abueva back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Abueva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD2# Tarczynski lands a big uppercut and Abueva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abueva looks OK. Tarczynski waves Abueva back to his feet! Tarczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Tarczynski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abueva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Tarczynski walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Abueva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tarczynski swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Abueva's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Tarczynski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1# Abueva misses with a combination
#TD2# and Thatcher counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2# Thatcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abueva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thatcher has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abueva!#SUB2# Thatcher is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Abueva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Abueva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Thatcher locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Abueva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Thatcher! Dan Thatcher took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The champ is here. I'm holding onto this belt for a long time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2018 |
#R1# Abueva just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmodson looks to land a combination but Abueva avoids it well. Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmodson cracks Abueva with an open hand slap. Abueva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abueva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Michael Edmodson has been cut. Edmodson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abueva's hands. Edmodson throws a head kick that Abueva semi-blocks.
Abueva cracks Edmodson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abueva connects with a body shot. Edmodson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abueva throws out the jab. Edmodson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Edmodson connects with a high kick. Abueva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmodson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abueva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses. Edmodson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight. Edmodson scores with a nice strike. Edmodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD# Edmodson lands a left and a right that send Abueva crashing to the mat, dazed. Edmodson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Abueva is rocked!#T1##KD# Edmodson drops Abueva with a nice combination! Edmodson dives into Abueva's guard, looking to finish!
Abueva is still in real trouble! Can Edmodson finish him?#SU# Edmodson stands and steps away. Abueva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Edmodson throws an overhand right that drops Abueva like a sack of potatoes! Edmodson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Edmodson!
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Event:
Lupe 14
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1# Abueva ducks right into an uppercut from Ramsey. Ramsey walks into a jab. Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abueva. Abueva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramsey sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abueva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramsey. Ramsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramsey staying out of range there. Ramsey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ramsey throws a series of punches but Abueva moves out of range. Abueva jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Abueva looks to move away, Ramsey throws a big counter combo but Abueva just gets out of the way. Abueva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2# It looks like Gordon Ramsey has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ramsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ramsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abueva. A nice side step and Abueva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Abueva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Abueva misses with a straight left. Abueva misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramsey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# A big left from Abueva misses. Ramsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abueva moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Abueva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramsey doesn't seem bothered though. Ramsey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Abueva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abueva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ramsey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Abueva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsey manages to avoid it. Abueva throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ramsey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abueva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Abueva dodges the punch combination from Ramsey.
Abueva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abueva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A punch combination from Abueva misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Abueva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramsey.#T2# Abueva throws a shot from downtown. Ramsey moves away and avoids it. Abueva throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramsey counters with a nice uppercut. Abueva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramsey throws out the jab. Ramsey throws a hook but Abueva blocks it. Ramsey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abueva. Abueva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ramsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramsey slips under a jab from Abueva. Abueva cracks Ramsey with a good jab. Abueva misses with an uppercut. Ramsey saw that one coming. Abueva misses the shot to the body. A head kick misses from Ramsey. Ramsey is breathing heavily. Abueva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Abueva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramsey on the side of the head. Abueva looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsey is just out of range. Ramsey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3# Abueva throws a lazy right hand but Ramsey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Calvin Abueva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramsey misses with the combination.
Ramsey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramsey there as he acknowledges the shot. Abueva looks to land a combination but Ramsey avoids it well. Ramsey appears to be looking for a big counter. Abueva misses with a hook
and Ramsey counters with a left to the body. Abueva with a jab. Abueva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramsey counters with a stiff right hand. Ramsey staying out of range there. Abueva throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Abueva connects with a looping right hand.
Abueva works Ramsey's body with a nice hook. Abueva throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range. #T4# Ramsey fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abueva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abueva misses with a looping left. Ramsey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abueva momentarily.
Abueva connects with a nice looking jab.
Abueva lands a nice shot that snaps Ramsey's head back.
#ROC2# Ramsey is rocked! Ramsey dips to his left and cracks Abueva with an uppercut! Oh Ramsey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Abueva cracks Ramsey with a hook to the temple - Ramsey is on wobbly legs here! Abueva swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ramsey falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Abueva wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
Lupe 3 Prestige
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1# Aleksanyan throws out a loose jab but Abueva uses good head movement to avoid it. Abueva ducks under a wild hook from Aleksanyan. Abueva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Aleksanyan misses. Abueva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Aleksanyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A low kick from Aleksanyan misses and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Abueva jabs Aleksanyan right on the nose. Aleksanyan blinks but takes it well. Aleksanyan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Abueva finds it's target. Aleksanyan doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Abueva to counter with a crisp jab. 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! Abueva misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Abueva. And Aleksanyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Abueva pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Aleksanyan slips under a jab. Abueva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aleksanyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Aleksanyan dives in and grabs Abueva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abueva pushes down on Aleksanyan's head and hops out. Aleksanyan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Aleksanyan closes the distance looking to clinch letting Abueva counter with a right hand. Aleksanyan walks into a jab. Abueva dodges the punch combination from Aleksanyan.
Abueva cracks Aleksanyan with an open hand slap. Abueva moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2# Abueva scores with a decent looking hook. Abueva misses with a looping left. This has been an exciting period of action! Abueva cracks Aleksanyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Abueva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC# Aleksanyan is rocked! Abueva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aleksanyan. Aleksanyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Abueva finish him? Calvin Abueva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Aleksanyan. Abueva throws a hook to the side of Aleksanyan's head but Aleksanyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Aleksanyan seems to have recovered his senses. Calvin Abueva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Abueva throws a jab when Aleksanyan was well out of range. Aleksanyan takes a swing at Abueva's ribcage but misses. Abueva moves out of range as Aleksanyan throws a body kick.
Aleksanyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Abueva is just out of range. Aleksanyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Abueva throws a series of punches but Aleksanyan avoids them all with ease. Aleksanyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abueva swivels and escapes.#T3# Abueva lands with a right hand. Aleksanyan defending well as Abueva loads up on a big left hand. Aleksanyan feints the counter takedown. Abueva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Abueva scores with a jab. Aleksanyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Aleksanyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abueva. Aleksanyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Abueva sprawls well. He's pushed Aleksanyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A jab from Abueva misses. Aleksanyan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Aleksanyan looks to clinch and Abueva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Aleksanyan shoots and misses and Abueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Aleksanyan wants to clinch. Abueva with a nice cross.#T4# The fighters circle momentarily. Abueva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD# Abueva cracks Aleksanyan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Aleksanyan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Abueva finish him?
Aleksanyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Abueva sprawls well. He's pushed Aleksanyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Abueva missing with a left hand there. Aleksanyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Abueva misses with an uppercut. Aleksanyan saw that one coming. Abueva misses the jab. Abueva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Aleksanyan shoots and misses and Abueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Abueva dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Aleksanyan looks winded! Abueva drops Aleksanyan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Aleksanyan! Abueva dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 77: Play Safe
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1# Abueva with a nice cross.#TD# ReConnor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Abueva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. ReConnor is in Abueva's guard.#SUB# ReConnor drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says ReConnor as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Abueva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with ReConnor! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jason ReConnor!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 74: New Faces
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1# Abueva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morales doesn't seem bothered though. Abueva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT# It looks like Rick Morales has been cut. Abueva is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Abueva shuts the power down on Morales. Lights out, game over! Abueva is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 4
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1# De La Bambasio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abueva paws at him with a jab and circles away. It seemed like Abueva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. De La Bambasio takes a body punch but keeps moving. De La Bambasio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. De La Bambasio moves out of range as Abueva strikes. De La Bambasio tries to clinch up but Abueva circles away and keeps his distance. Abueva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. De La Bambasio throws a jab when Abueva was well out of range.#CL# De La Bambasio moves into the clinch. De La Bambasio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abueva blocks an uppercut.
De La Bambasio tries to land a knee to the head but Abueva blocks with his arms.
De La Bambasio tries to land a knee to the head but Abueva blocks with his arms.
De La Bambasio misses with a punch on the inside.
De La Bambasio has a couple of punches blocked by Abueva.
Abueva is trying to break free. De La Bambasio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De La Bambasio has a couple of punches blocked by Abueva.
#BC2# Abueva breaks from the clinch.
De La Bambasio tries to clinch up but Abueva circles away and keeps his distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Abueva keeps the fight on the outside. Abueva swats away the attempt to clinch by De La Bambasio. Abueva looks like he wants to counter punch here. Abueva ducks under a wild hook from De La Bambasio. Abueva cracks De La Bambasio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1# De La Bambasio tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Abueva counters with a nice body shot. Abueva tests De La Bambasio's chin there with a solid looking shot. De La Bambasio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. De La Bambasio throws a hook but Abueva avoids it easily. De La Bambasio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abueva swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice shot lands for Abueva. De La Bambasio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. De La Bambasio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Abueva cracks De La Bambasio with a right hand to the side of the head. A slow jab from De La Bambasio misses its intended target. Abueva cracks De La Bambasio with an open hand slap.#CL# De La Bambasio closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Abueva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action! De La Bambasio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. De La Bambasio avoids the body shot from Abueva.
De La Bambasio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. De La Bambasio throws a hook but Abueva blocks it. Abueva looks like he wants to counter punch here. Abueva lands with an overhand left.#T2# De La Bambasio throws a hook to the side of Abueva's head but Abueva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. De La Bambasio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abueva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - De La Bambasio throws out the jab but it was never going to land. De La Bambasio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT# It looks like Calvin Abueva has been cut. Jab from Abueva. Good exchange - Abueva coming out on top. De La Bambasio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abueva doesn't seem bothered though. Katsurou De La Bambasio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De La Bambasio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. De La Bambasio fails in his attempt to clinch. Abueva misses with a wild combination.
De La Bambasio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Abueva looks winded! De La Bambasio looks to land a left hand but Abueva moved out of range nicely. The fight stays on the outside here - De La Bambasio looks like he's thinking about clinching though. De La Bambasio on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3# Abueva throws a body shot but no joy. Abueva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De La Bambasio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. De La Bambasio throws a jab when Abueva was well out of range. De La Bambasio scores with a nice right hand.
De La Bambasio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abueva. Abueva moves out of range of the strikes. De La Bambasio connects with a looping right hand.
De La Bambasio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abueva paws at him with a jab and circles away. De La Bambasio wants to clinch letting Abueva counter with a right hand. #KD# De La Bambasio scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Abueva to his hands and knees! The ref pushes De La Bambasio away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Abueva got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De La Bambasio throws a lazy head kick and De La Bambasio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. De La Bambasio misses with a looping right. De La Bambasio doesn't manage to clinch there - Abueva circles away.
A little jabbing left from Abueva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Abueva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De La Bambasio. De La Bambasio tries to clinch up but Abueva circles away and keeps his distance. De La Bambasio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abueva misses with an uppercut. Abueva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Bambasio sizes up Abueva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC# Abueva is rocked!#T4# Abueva defending well as De La Bambasio loads up on a big left hand. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abueva! But no joy. De La Bambasio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abueva.
#CL# De La Bambasio takes the fight into the clinch. Abueva is looking to break free of the clinch but De La Bambasio has double underhooks. #BC2# Abueva manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by De La Bambasio. De La Bambasio tries to clinch but Abueva is having none of it. De La Bambasio moves out of range of the strikes. De La Bambasio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Abueva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De La Bambasio wants to clinch up but Abueva keeps it at a distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abueva! But no joy. De La Bambasio misses with an uppercut. Abueva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Abueva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Abueva throws a body shot but no joy. De La Bambasio wants to clinch up but Abueva keeps it at a distance. De La Bambasio scores with a nice strike. De La Bambasio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abueva. De La Bambasio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD# Abueva ducks into a a hook from De La Bambasio 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! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsurou De La Bambasio takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Calvin Abueva was lucky to get out of the first round. The cut man is working on Calvin Abueva's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# De La Bambasio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. De La Bambasio doesn't manage to clinch there - Abueva circles away.
De La Bambasio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Abueva is still on wobbly legs! Can De La Bambasio finish him? Abueva ducks under a wild hook from De La Bambasio. Abueva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Abueva seems to have recovered his senses. De La Bambasio lands a really nice looking cross but Abueva seems unphased.
Abueva blocks a head kick by De La Bambasio.
Abueva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. De La Bambasio misses with an uppercut. Abueva saw that one coming. Abueva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. De La Bambasio with a hook. Abueva keeps the fight on the outside. Abueva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Bambasio. A countering left hand to the body from Abueva misses. Abueva lands a lovely overhand right. Abueva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abueva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. De La Bambasio on the wrong end of a nice jab. De La Bambasio throws a head kick but Abueva moves 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! Abueva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. De La Bambasio tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Abueva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. De La Bambasio misses the jab. Abueva's jab looks to have found its range, popping De La Bambasio under the eye. De La Bambasio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1# Abueva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De La Bambasio sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abueva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from De La Bambasio misses. De La Bambasio wants to clinch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. De La Bambasio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Abueva slips under a jab from De La Bambasio. Jab from Abueva. De La Bambasio tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Abueva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. De La Bambasio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Abueva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. De La Bambasio misses with an uppercut. De La Bambasio wants to clinch up but Abueva keeps it at a distance. Katsurou De La Bambasio is winning the standup battle so far. Abueva connects with a single shot there. Abueva jabs at De La Bambasio's body. A cross from Abueva lands. Abueva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abueva is looking for the big counter here. Abueva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abueva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. De La Bambasio is looking to clinch. A big left from Abueva misses. Abueva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De La Bambasio's head backwards. De La Bambasio throws the left hand but Abueva avoids the punch easily. A little jabbing left from Abueva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Abueva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A lazy left from De La Bambasio finds it's target. De La Bambasio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Abueva stalks De La Bambasio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De La Bambasio's face. De La Bambasio staggers backwards, shaken. Abueva throws a looping overhand right but De La Bambasio ducks down to avoid it. De La Bambasio throws a hook but Abueva blocks it. Abueva thuds a left hand into De La Bambasio's body.#KD# Abueva walks into a straight right hand and goes down! De La Bambasio rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Abueva has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action. De La Bambasio weaves into range and cracks Abueva right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Abueva goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! De La Bambasio is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Katsurou De La Bambasio!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1# Abueva lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. McGee walks into a straight right hand from Abueva. McGee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. McGee sizes up Abueva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. McGee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abueva lands a body shot.
Abueva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Abueva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. No luck with that takedown attempt from McGee. McGee 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. Abueva jabs McGee to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab lands there for Abueva. Decent striking displayed by Abueva there. Abueva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee. It looked like Abueva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1# Some wild striking there from Abueva.
Good exchange - Abueva coming out on top. McGee slips under a jab from Abueva. McGee walks into a straight right hand from Abueva. McGee misses with a lunging right hand
letting Abueva counter with a right hand. A jab lands there for Abueva. McGee throws a big shot that misses. Abueva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2# McGee dives in and scores a takedown into Abueva's guard. Abueva is looking to stand up but McGee isn't so interested in that idea. McGee wants to control from the top but Abueva keeps moving. McGee forces his way into half guard.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGee works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2# McGee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Abueva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2# McGee looking to secure an arm triangle but Abueva defends it well. #SUB2# McGee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3##SUB2# McGee wants to finish this one by submission but Abueva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGee. McGee looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abueva is looking to escape. McGee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Abueva is controlling an arm, preventing McGee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4##SUB2# McGee has control of Abueva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Abueva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGee content just to control the position here. McGee wants to control the pace but Abueva is squirming around nicely. #SUB2# McGee quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for McGee but it's paid off an Abueva is forced to tap! Nice work by McGee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butterfinger McGee! Butterfinger McGee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 30: Shinto
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1# Tafari tries a head kick but it misses.
Abueva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Abueva lands the left hand. Tafari walks into a straight right hand from Abueva. Abueva scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Abueva catches Tafari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Tafari fails with a takedown attempt. Abueva looks to land a combination but Tafari avoids it well. Tafari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tafari ducks right into an uppercut from Abueva. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tafari misses with a kick to the body.
Tafari shoots in for a double leg but Abueva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Calvin Abueva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abueva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Abueva tests Tafari's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Tafari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A jab from Abueva does it's job there. Abueva lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Tafari head around and knocks him out cold! Abueva hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 28: Shot
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Abueva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tafari!#SU2# Abueva stands up. #TD2# Tafari tries to sprawl but Abueva drives through with a takedown into half guard. Abueva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tafari. Tafari wants to control but Abueva is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tafari regains full guard. Nicely done. Tafari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1# Tafari controlling from the top position. Abueva can't keep his opponent in guard - Tafari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abueva can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Tafari 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.
Tafari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tafari wants to free his trapped foot but Abueva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3# Tafari is trying to control the action in half guard but Abueva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Tafari works his way into side control. Abueva being controlled for a moment. A control attempt from Abueva but he's now mounted! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Tafari looking to control and managing it successfully. Tafari'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. Tafari fails to move to back control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tafari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abueva is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calvin Abueva will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Tafari shoots for a takedown but Abueva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2# Abueva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tafari sprawls well initially but Abueva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Tafari gets back to full guard.
Tafari tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tafari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abueva's guard. #REVR# Tafari wants to pass the guard but Abueva is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tafari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Tafari trying to control the position from guard on top but Abueva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Tafari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Abueva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tafari controls the pace. Tafari trying to control but Abueva is working from the bottom. Tafari 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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Tafari pushes down on Abueva's leg and manages to get into half guard. Tafari trying to control from half guard but Abueva is working away. Tafari moves into full mount! Abueva won't be happy about that! #SUB# Tafari looking to secure an arm triangle but Abueva defends it well. #T3# Tafari tries to control but Abueva wriggling away. Tafari controlling from mount. Tafari wants to take Abueva's back here but Abueva is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tafari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Tafari seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Abueva is holding on tight.
Tafari tries to control but Abueva wriggling away. #SUB# Tafari is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Abueva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abueva shrugs it off. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Abueva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tafari. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari 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# Tafari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abueva pinned against the cage. Abueva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Abueva with the counter takedown but Tafari avoids it easily. Tafari shoots for a takedown but Abueva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tafari tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Abueva shoots in and bounces Tafari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Abueva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tafari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB# Tafari has his foot on Abueva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abueva works his way back into a safe position though. Tafari seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Tafari wants to sweep here but Abueva controlling him for the moment. Tafari pulls Abueva in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Tafari trying to control the position.
Abueva wants to stand but Tafari is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Abueva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3# Tafari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Tafari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tafari wants to sweep but no luck. Tafari is trying to keep Abueva in close.
Hector Tafari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Tafari is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abueva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Abueva wants to stand but Tafari has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Tafari is pulling down on Abueva's head to control his posture. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Tafari enables Abueva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tafari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tafari 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# Tafari is trying to control. Abueva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin Abueva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Abueva 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Tafari! Hector Tafari made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey Yo! Thanks to everyone fi being here. Mi fight wid a pure heart - mi ave no hate fi mi opponents. Mi wa fi tank Shinto Elite MMA gym fi taking mi inna an helping mi tek mi game to di next level. Peace out!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 25: Arena On Fire!
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1# Hobo closes the distance and clinches up with Abueva, looking for a takedown. Hobo pushes Abueva against the cage but Abueva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abueva. Hobo has a takedown stuffed. Abueva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hobo sprawls well. Hobo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abueva gets slowly back to his feet. Hobo fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Hobo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horrible takedown attempt by Abueva or perhaps it was just good defense by Hobo, which made it look bad. Hobo tries to counter with a takedown but Abueva is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hobo fails with a takedown attempt. Abueva fails with a takedown attempt. Hobo shoots for a takedown but Abueva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Hobo or perhaps it was just good defense by Abueva, which made it look bad. #T1# Abueva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hobo but Hobo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hobo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hobo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abueva tries to avoid it but Hobo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abueva to the ground. Abueva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Abueva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hobo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hobo wants it to stay on the feet. Hobo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abueva circles away. Nice takedown defense from Abueva. No joy for Hobo on that attempt. Hobo closes the distance and clinches up with Abueva, looking for a takedown. Hobo pushes Abueva against the cage but Abueva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Abueva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hobo pinned against the cage. Hobo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hobo tries for a takedown but Abueva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Abueva shoots in but Hobo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2# Abueva fails with a takedown attempt.#TD# Hobo looking to score a takedown here. Abueva is defending well but Hobo drives through and ends up in Abueva's guard. Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hobo 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. Abueva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hobo throwing strikes from guard but Abueva blocks nicely. Hobo landing with the ground and pound. Abueva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hobo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Abueva looks winded! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Hobo wants to control from the top but Abueva keeps moving. Hobo is looking to work some ground and pound but Abueva has wrist control. Hobo connects with a couple of short punches. Hobo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hobo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hobo throwing strikes from guard but Abueva blocks nicely. Hobo is working Abueva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# Hobo trying to control but Abueva is working from the bottom. Hobo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hobo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hobo lands a couple of elbows. Hobo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abueva works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Abueva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Abueva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hobo with a flurry of punches that miss. Hobo lands a couple of elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psycho Hobo dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Abueva leaves Hobo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Abueva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hobo's waist but Hobo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abueva off to one side. Hobo goes for a double leg but Abueva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abueva continues to drive forward. Abueva shoots in looking for a takedown. Hobo tries to sprawl out of it but Abueva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hobo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Abueva tries for a takedown but Hobo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Psycho Hobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Abueva. The crowd cheers as Hobo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abueva doesn't seem phased though. Abueva darts in looking for a takedown but Hobo gets double underhooks and turns Abueva into the cage. Hobo attempts a counter takedown but Abueva avoids it well and moves away.#TD# Hobo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abueva to the ground. Hobo is now in Abueva's guard. Hobo lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Abueva is breathing heavily. Hobo with a flurry of punches that miss. Hobo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abueva works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Hobo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hobo connects with a couple of short punches. Hobo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abueva can do to turn this around? Hobo cracks Abueva with a solid left hand. Hobo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hobo throws a big elbow that misses. Hobo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hobo throwing strikes but missing. Abueva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hobo. Hobo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hobo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've been hearing that Hobo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2# Hobo throws a big elbow that misses. Hobo working some strikes from top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hobo stands up over Abueva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hobo working some strikes from top position. Hobo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abueva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hobo throwing strikes but missing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hobo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3# Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hobo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hobo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC# Abueva is rocked! Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hobo connects with a couple of short punches. Hobo with a flurry of punches that miss. Hobo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Abueva is still in real trouble! Can Hobo finish him? Hobo stands up over Abueva, holding on to his feet. Hobo throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Abueva is out cold! Hobo lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Psycho Hobo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1# Abueva swings and misses with a shot to the body and Labak counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Abueva misses with a lunging right hand
and Labak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Calvin Abueva has been cut. Labak with a nice cross. Abueva throws a sloppy body shot
and Labak counters with a good low kick that Abueva was not able to check. Abueva scores with a jab to the jaw. Abueva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Labak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Labak gets a clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Labak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Labak scores with a shot to the side of Abueva's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abueva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Labak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abueva backwards. Labak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Labak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Labak blocks an uppercut.
Abueva misses with a punch on the inside.
Abueva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labak's elbow. #BC2# Labak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Calvin Abueva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abueva misses with a body punch
and Labak counters with a leg kick. Abueva is breathing heavily.#T1##KD2# Labak cracks Abueva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Labak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abueva to stand back up!#ROC2# Abueva is rocked!#KD2# Labak drops his shoulder and cracks Abueva with a huge uppercut! Abueva goes down! Can Labak finish him?
Oh Abueva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Labak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abueva's head. Labak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Labak showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Abueva seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2# Labak drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Labak seems to have locked his on tight now - Abueva screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Labak, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kabal Labak! Kabal Labak took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1# Rickson moves in looking to clinch but Abueva pushes him off. Abueva looks like he wants to counter punch here. Abueva keeps the fight on the outside. Rickson fails in his attempt to clinch. A left lands for Abueva. Rickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Abueva cracks Rickson with a right hand to the side of the head. Abueva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abueva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rickson's head backwards. Rickson wants to clinch up but Abueva keeps it at a distance. Nice jab there from Abueva. Rickson tries to clinch there but Abueva circles away.
Rickson slips a straight right by Abueva. Abueva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rickson is looking to clinch. Abueva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rickson with a body shot. Rickson tries to clinch and Abueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rickson looks to clinch and Abueva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rickson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Rickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Abueva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rickson. Rickson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1# Abueva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rickson. Rickson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rickson tries to clinch but Abueva moves away enabling Abueva to counter with a crisp jab. Abueva loads up on a big right hand but Rickson slips the punch. It looked like Rickson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Abueva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abueva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Abueva closes the distance and lands a one-two. Abueva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abueva lands a really nice looking cross but Rickson seems unphased.
Rickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Abueva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rickson tries to clinch up and Abueva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rickson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abueva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rickson tries to clinch there but Abueva circles away.
Rickson is looking to clinch. #T2# Abueva throws a right and a left that both miss. Rickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rickson is looking to clinch. Rickson wants to clinch and Abueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Abueva lands with a straight right. Rickson didn't see that one coming. Abueva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abueva scores with a nice strike. Rickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rickson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abueva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rickson moves in looking to clinch but Abueva pushes him off. Abueva throws out a counter right but Rickson avoids it with no problem. Rickson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Abueva lands a nice hook to Rickson's body. Rickson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3# Rickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abueva dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Abueva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Abueva. Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abueva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Abueva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rickson. Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch but Abueva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abueva! But no joy. A big left from Abueva misses. Abueva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abueva swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice defenses there by Rickson. Rickson tries to clinch up. Abueva throws out a counter right but Rickson avoids it with no problem. Rickson fails in his attempt to clinch. Rickson is looking to clinch. Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch but Abueva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rickson is looking to clinch but Abueva is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Abueva.
#T4# Rickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abueva. Abueva connects with a nice looking jab.
Rickson tries to clinch but Abueva is having none of it. Abueva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Abueva lands with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abueva throws out a counter right but Rickson avoids it with no problem. Nice defenses there by Rickson. Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abueva swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rickson walks into a stiff left hand from Abueva. Abueva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickson is looking to clinch. Rickson closes the distance but Abueva moves to the side and Abueva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Abueva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Abueva dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Abueva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rickson ducks under a wild hook from Abueva. Rickson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abueva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abueva connects with a nice looking jab.
Calvin Abueva seems to be getting the better of the standup. Abueva swats away the attempt to clinch by Rickson. Abueva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Abueva lands with a shot to the body. Abueva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abueva paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little jabbing left from Abueva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abueva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rickson moves in looking to clinch but Abueva pushes him off. Nice uppercut lands for Abueva. That snapped Rickson's head back.
Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abueva swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jab by Abueva. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abueva throws a series of punches but Rickson moves out of range. Rickson tries to counter by clinching up but Abueva breaks away and moves out of range.#T1# Rickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Abueva misses with a straight left. Rickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Abueva circles away.
Abueva scores with a nice head shot. Rickson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rickson tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Abueva to counter with a crisp jab. Rickson tries to clinch up and Abueva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rickson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Abueva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rickson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abueva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Abueva throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rickson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Abueva keeps the fight on the outside.#T2# Rickson needs to keep his hands up - Abueva had a free shot at his head there. A telegraphed right hand from Abueva misses the target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rickson tries to clinch but Abueva moves out of range. Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt and Abueva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Rickson clinches up with Abueva and pushes him back against the cage. Rickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Abueva. Abueva working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abueva. Abueva misses with the head strike.
Rickson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rickson misses with a punch on the inside.
Abueva pushes Rickson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Abueva misses with a punch on the inside.
Abueva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rickson. #T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Abueva. Abueva working aggressively here.
Rickson struggles to land a body shot inside as Abueva controls his hands.
Rickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rickson pushes Abueva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Abueva. Nice body punch from Abueva - that landed with a thud.
Abueva has a couple of punches blocked by Rickson.
Abueva working aggressively here.
Abueva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abueva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Abueva lands a hook that snaps the head of Rickson backwards. A short left from Rickson. Calvin Abueva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch on the inside from Abueva fails to land. Rickson lands with a short shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Abueva.
Abueva misses with some punches.
Abueva prevents a body shot from Rickson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abueva lands with a light punch inside. #T4# A hook to the body from Abueva.
Abueva lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Abueva - that landed with a thud.
Abueva misses with the head strike.
Rickson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rickson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abueva's elbow. Abueva scores with a nice hook to the head. Rickson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rickson prevents a body shot from Abueva. Rickson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Abueva on the inside. Good body shot from Abueva.
Abueva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abueva swings wildly with an uppercut but Rickson uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Rickson.
Rickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rickson throws a punch but it's blocked by Abueva. Abueva is working Rickson over against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Abueva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Rickson tries to clinch up. Rickson walks into a left hand. Rickson is looking to clinch but Abueva is avoiding it.
Abueva scores with a jab. Rickson is looking to clinch but Abueva is avoiding it.
Abueva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rickson tries to clinch up but Abueva circles away and keeps his distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Abueva. Rickson does a little dance to reset his feet. Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abueva swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abueva swings widly with a right hand
and Rickson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abueva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rickson tries to clinch there but Abueva circles away.
Rickson is looking to clinch. #T1# Abueva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abueva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A jab from Abueva does it's job there. Abueva misses with an uppercut. Rickson wants to clinch up but Abueva keeps it at a distance. Rickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abueva.
Rickson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Abueva lands with a right hand. Rickson slips under a jab. Rickson tries to clinch there but Abueva circles away.
Rickson is looking to clinch. Rickson tries to clinch up. Abueva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Rickson slips a jab from Abueva. The fighters circling - Abueva throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fight stays on the outside here - Rickson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rickson is looking to clinch but Abueva is avoiding it.
Rickson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Abueva throws a hook but Rickson avoids it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Abueva circles away.
Rickson fails in his attempt to clinch. Rickson wants to clinch up but Abueva keeps it at a distance. Abueva throws a body shot but no joy. Abueva with a nice cross. Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoel Rickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch but Abueva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Abueva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickson ducks under a wild hook from Abueva. Abueva lands with a straight right. Rickson didn't see that one coming. Rickson is looking to clinch but Abueva is avoiding it.
Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abueva throws a body punch but Rickson moves out of range. Rickson wants to clinch. Yoel Rickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Calvin Abueva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rickson wants to clinch. Abueva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4# Rickson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abueva scores with a jab to the head.
Rickson tries to clinch up. Rickson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Abueva counters with a nice uppercut. Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abueva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rickson is looking to clinch. Abueva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Abueva catches Rickson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Abueva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rickson looks to clinch and Abueva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Abueva scores with a punch to the head. Abueva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Abueva swats away the attempt to clinch by Rickson. Rickson ducks right into an uppercut from Abueva.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin Abueva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Abueva 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Bin Zayed. Abueva is breathing heavily. Bin Zayed fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A jab from Bin Zayed misses. Bin Zayed tries to clinch but Abueva moves out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bin Zayed. Bin Zayed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abueva circles away. Calvin Abueva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhhamad Bin Zayed. Bin Zayed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bin Zayed shoots and misses and Abueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Abueva. Bin Zayed does a little dance to reset his feet. Bin Zayed fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Bin Zayed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Abueva quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Bin Zayed is trying for a kimura here. Abueva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bin Zayed wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Michaelson clinches up with Abueva and pushes him back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Michaelson. A quick uppercut on the inside from Abueva. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abueva. Michaelson is trying to pull guard but Abueva has him pressed against the cage. Michaelson scores with a nice hook to the head. Abueva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short uppercut from Michaelson. Michaelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abueva as Michaelson tries to tie him up. Michaelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Michaelson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Michaelson tries to work over Abueva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Abueva lands a hook to the side of the head. Abueva misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaelson. Michaelson prevents a body shot from Abueva. Abueva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michaelson backwards. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside. Still in the clinch, Michaelson scores with a nice short uppercut. Abueva tries to throw a body punch but Michaelson avoids it by throwing Abueva back against the cage. A short left from Abueva. Michaelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Michaelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abueva. Michaelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abueva lands with a short shot to the head. Michaelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abueva lands with a left to the head. Michaelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Abueva lands with a short head shot on the inside. Abueva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abueva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abueva. Michaelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Michaelson. Abueva misses with the head strike.
Michaelson misses with a hook from the clinch. Abueva lands with a left to the head. Michaelson taking a breather. Abueva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Michaelson misses with a knee strike.
Abueva has a couple of punches blocked by Michaelson.
Michaelson blocks a body shot from Abueva. #T2# Abueva blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaelson. Abueva struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaelson controls his hands.
Michaelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abueva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaelson. Michaelson tries to land a knee to the head but Abueva blocks with his arms.
Michaelson trying to stall but Abueva improves his position.
Abueva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Michaelson is trying to break the clinch but Abueva has him pressed against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Michaelson.
Michaelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abueva lands a shoulder strike. Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside. Abueva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abueva. Michaelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Abueva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Abueva scores with an uppercut up the middle. Abueva misses with a hook from the clinch. Abueva lands with a left to the head. #T3# A battle for position here, against the cage. Abueva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Michaelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abueva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Michaelson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Abueva throws a series of strikes that have Michaelson backpedaling.
Michaelson with a lazy takedown attempt and Abueva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Calvin Abueva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Michaelson is breathing heavily. Abueva scores with a nice strike. Abueva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michaelson in his tracks. Michaelson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Abueva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abueva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Abueva lands a glancing blow to the side of Michaelson's head. Abueva lands a really nice looking cross but Michaelson seems unphased.
#ROC2# Michaelson is rocked! Michaelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abueva is fending him off so far but Michaelson persists. Nope, Abueva circles away and we're back to standing. Abueva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calvin Abueva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Michaelson darts in and clinches Abueva up against the cage.#T4# Abueva digs a right hand into Michaelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michaelson's gas tank. Abueva lands a right hand. Abueva misses with a hook from the clinch. Abueva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Michaelsons head. Michaelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaelson. Michaelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michaelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abueva misses with a punch to the body.
Abueva working aggressively here.
Abueva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Michaelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abueva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Abueva lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Abueva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaelson backwards. Abueva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaelson. Abueva misses with a hook from the clinch. Abueva scores with a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Abueva dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Michaelson lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Michaelson drives through and clinches with Abueva against the cage.
Abueva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Abueva throws a head punch that misses. Michaelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abueva. Abueva gets through Michaelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Michaelson looking to throw knees to the head but Abueva is blocking nicely.
Abueva tries to work over Michaelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Michaelson tries to break the clinch but Abueva is controlling the position. Abueva misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaelson. Michaelson blocks an uppercut.
Michaelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Abueva. Abueva scores with a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Michaelson blocks an uppercut.
Abueva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Abueva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michaelson tries to stall but Abueva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Michaelson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abueva blocks it with crossed arms. Michaelson just leaning against Abueva, taking a breather. Michaelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abueva's elbow. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Abueva fails to land. Abueva misses with a punch to the body.
Abueva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Michaelson. Abueva blocking some punches.
Abueva lands a right hand. A short right from Abueva on the inside. Michaelson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abueva up against the cage. Michaelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Abueva tries to work over Michaelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Michaelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abueva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abueva lands with a light punch inside. Calvin Abueva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Abueva misses with a body punch.
Michaelson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Michaelson misses with a knee strike.
Abueva misses with some punches.
Abueva lands a hook that snaps the head of Michaelson backwards. #T2# Abueva throws a head punch that misses. Michaelson misses with a short punch on the inside. Abueva misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abueva swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaelson uses good head movement to avoid it. Michaelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abueva digs a right hand underneath Michaelson's ribcage. Michaelson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Abueva swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaelson uses good head movement to avoid it. Michaelson working aggressively here.
Abueva misses with the head strike.
Michaelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Abueva. #BC# Michaelson manages to break the clinch.
Abueva cracks Michaelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Abueva throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Michaelson to counter with a crisp jab. Abueva misses with a hook. Michaelson misses the jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Michaelson clinches with his opponent.
#T3# Abueva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michaelson backwards. Michaelson blocks an uppercut.
Michaelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Abueva misses with the head strike.
Abueva letting Michaelson take a breather here. Abueva misses with a hook from the clinch. Abueva throws a head punch that misses. Abueva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Michaelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaelson. Abueva misses with a hook from the clinch. Abueva can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
Michaelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abueva backwards. Michaelson misses with some punches.
Abueva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaelson's elbow. Still in the clinch, Abueva scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Michaelson manages to break the clinch.
Abueva looks to land a combination. Michaelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abueva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4##CL# Michaelson takes the fight into the clinch. Abueva working some nice short punches in the clinch. Michaelson has a couple of punches blocked by Abueva.
Abueva has a couple of punches blocked by Michaelson.
Abueva lands with a short head shot on the inside. Abueva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Michaelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abueva backwards. A hook to the body from Michaelson.
Abueva throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaelson. Michaelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abueva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Abueva blocking some punches.
Abueva takes a shot to the head. Abueva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Abueva throws a head punch that misses. Michaelson has a couple of punches blocked by Abueva.
Michaelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abueva backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Abueva 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# Abueva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Michaelson clinches up with Abueva and pushes him back against the cage. Abueva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abueva backwards. Abueva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Abueva has a couple of punches blocked by Michaelson.
Michaelson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Michaelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Abueva lands a body punch. Michaelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abueva lands a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Michaelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abueva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Michaelsons head. Abueva misses with a punch on the inside.
Abueva blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abueva. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Abueva can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abueva. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abueva. Abueva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abueva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaelson's elbow. Abueva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Michaelson blocking some punches.
Michaelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abueva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abueva blocks a body shot from Michaelson. A nice left hand lands by Abueva.
Abueva tries to work over Michaelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Abueva lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaelson. Michaelson misses with an elbow strike.
Michaelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Abueva backwards. Michaelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abueva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Abueva scores with a shot to the side of Michaelson's head. Michaelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abueva. A head punch on the inside from Abueva fails to land. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abueva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abueva working aggressively here.
Michaelson blocking some punches.
Michaelson misses with a short punch on the inside. Abueva working aggressively here.
Abueva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abueva. Michaelson tries to work over Abueva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Abueva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michaelson blocks an uppercut.
Abueva throws a head punch that misses. Abueva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Michaelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Abueva uses good head movement to avoid it. Abueva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michaelson backwards. Michaelson blocking some punches.
Abueva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaelson backwards. Abueva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michaelson or not. Abueva gets through Michaelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# Abueva scores with a shot to the side of Michaelson's head. A short right from Abueva on the inside. Michaelson tries to circle away but Abueva has him pinned against the cage. Abueva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Abueva lands an uppercut. Michaelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Michaelson. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head punch on the inside from Abueva fails to land. Still in the clinch, Abueva scores with a nice short uppercut. Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside. Calvin Abueva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Abueva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaelson trying to stall but Abueva improves his position.
Michaelson can't break the clinch.
Michaelson tries to throw a body punch but Abueva avoids it by throwing Michaelson back against the cage. Michaelson working hard to break the clinch. Michaelson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4# Michaelson working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Michaelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michaelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Abueva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Abueva swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaelson uses good head movement to avoid it. A short body shot lands from Abueva as the two fighters clinch.
Michaelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Michaelson lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaelson. Lucien Michaelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Abueva has a couple of punches blocked by Michaelson.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin Abueva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Abueva 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1# Campbell throws the left hand but Abueva avoids the punch easily. Abueva loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch. Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abueva throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range. Abueva moves out of range as Campbell strikes. Abueva getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Campbell swings for the body but Abueva moves out of range.
Abueva defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand. A swing and a miss from Abueva. Abueva lands a jab to the head.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Abueva. Campbell flicks out a counter leg kick but Abueva steps away. A big right from Abueva misses. Abueva misses with a right hand and Campbell counters with a left to the body. #KD# Abueva lands a big right hand that sends Campbell crashing to the mat! Abueva stays standing though and waves Campbell back to his feet!#ROC# Campbell is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Abueva misses. Abueva misses with a left hand and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Abueva throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Abueva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Abueva throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell. #T1# Campbell tests Abueva's chin there with a solid looking shot. Abueva misses with a lunging right hand
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut. Campbell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abueva. Abueva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD# Abueva lands a big right hand that sends Campbell crashing to the mat! Abueva stays standing though and waves Campbell back to his feet! Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Abueva finish him?#CUT# It looks like Clarence Campbell has been cut. Abueva throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it. Campbell seems to have recovered his senses. This has been an exciting period of action! Campbell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Campbell thuds his right hand into Abueva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Campbell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Campbell misses with a double jab.
Abueva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Abueva walks into a straight right hand from Campbell. A telegraphed right hand from Abueva misses the target. Campbell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Campbell. Abueva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abueva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Abueva avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Abueva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abueva was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell. Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Abueva. A swing and a miss from Abueva.#T2# Abueva misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming. Campbell misses with an uppercut. Abueva saw that one coming. Campbell wants to slow Abueva down by chopping away at his legs. Abueva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Campbell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abueva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Campbell's corner calls for a 1-2. Campbell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abueva. Campbell slips under a jab from Abueva.#CL# Abueva forces Campbell back against the cage and clinches. Abueva pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Abueva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Abueva scores with an uppercut up the middle. Abueva lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards. Nice body punch from Abueva - that landed with a thud.
Campbell takes a shot to the head. Abueva scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# Abueva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abueva lands with a left to the head. Abueva lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards. Abueva pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Campbell looks winded! Abueva throws a big uppercut that drops Campbell! More strikes from Abueva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Campbell lies dazed against the cage as Abueva celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1# Abueva connects with a nice looking jab.
Mcfadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abueva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mcfadden moves in looking to clinch but Abueva pushes him off. Despite the aggression on Abueva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Abueva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcfadden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abueva sprawls and moves away. Mcfadden throws a head kick that misses and Abueva counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Rodrigo Mcfadden has been cut. Mcfadden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abueva swivels and escapes. It seemed like Abueva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mcfadden tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Abueva scores with a counter punch that sends Mcfadden to the canvas! Abueva smells blood - he's punishing Mcfadden with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mcfadden has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1# Robles fails to land the takedown. Robles misses with a hook. Robles throws a head kick but Abueva moves out of range.
Abueva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Abueva misses with a wild body shot. Robles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Abueva lands a body shot.
Abueva dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abueva cracks a nice hook into Robles's ribs. Abueva looks to score with a jab to the body but Robles is just out of range. It looked like Robles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Abueva dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Robles avoids the body shot from Abueva.
#T1# Robles shoots in but Abueva avoids the takedown attempt easily. Robles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abueva manages to avoid it. Abueva now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Abueva connects with a body shot. Abueva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robles doesn't seem bothered though. Robles is breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Abueva. Abueva scores with a shot to the body.
Robles tries to land a leg kick but Abueva saw it coming and moves away.
Abueva lands a nice hook to Robles's body. Robles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# Abueva lands with a shot to the body. Abueva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Abueva lands with a good body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Abueva is pawing at Robles, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Robles's nose. Robles is badly hurt! Abueva pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Robles tries desperately to hold on but Abueva is relentless in his assault! As Robles receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Abueva away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!
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