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Event:
SFC25 - Pendragon vs Aigaios
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Impala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dupuis, pushing him back against the cage.
Impala lands a body punch.
Dupuis is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Impala pushes Dupuis up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Impala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dupuis fails with the takedown
and Impala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dupuis thinking.
Dupuis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Impala swivels and escapes.
Aatos Impala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Dupuis.
Impala moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD#
Impala lands a big head kick that sends Dupuis tumbling to the mat! Impala takes a step backwards and waves Dupuis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Impala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dupuis.
Impala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dupuis with a poor takedown #CL#
and Impala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dupuis looks winded!#T1##BC#
Impala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Impala lands a left and a right that send Dupuis crashing to the mat, dazed. Impala thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Dupuis is rocked!
Dupuis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marc Dupuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Impala batters Dupuis with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dupuis is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Impala lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dupuis to the mat with a gruesome thud! Impala is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aatos Impala!
Marc Dupuis was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
SFN St Petersburg 3
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Impala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moretti to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Moretti darts in and clinches Impala up against the cage.
Moretti scores with a shot to the side of Impala's head.
Moretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Impala looking to slow down the pace here.
Moretti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moretti lands with a left to the head.
Impala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moretti.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moretti lands with a left to the head.
Impala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moretti.
#BC2#
Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impala tries to clinch but Moretti moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impala is looking to clinch but Moretti is avoiding it.
Impala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Moretti pushes Impala up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Moretti breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Moretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Impala backwards. #T1#
Moretti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Impala is trying to push Moretti away but Moretti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Impala misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moretti.
Impala pushes off an throws an elbow but Moretti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moretti keeps control of Impala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Impala looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Moretti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Moretti rushes Impala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Impala is looking to control Moretti's arms but Moretti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Impala has his back to the cage.
Impala lands an elbow inside.
Impala tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moretti blocking some punches.
Impala tries to stall but Moretti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Moretti.
Impala takes a shot to the head.
Moretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Impala backwards. #BC2#
Impala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Moretti scores with a hook.#CL#
Moretti moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Impala breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Moretti.#CL#
Moretti closes the distance and clinches.
Moretti scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Moretti. #ROC#
Impala is rocked!#BC2#
Impala breaks from the clinch.
Impala is still on wobbly legs! Can Moretti finish him?
Moretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Impala seems to have recovered his senses.
Cuba Moretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Moretti has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Impala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Impala is looking to clinch but Moretti is avoiding it.
Impala takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Moretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Impala throws a punch but it's blocked by Moretti. #T3#
Impala letting Moretti take a breather here.
Moretti pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Impala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Impala lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Impala breaks the clinch.
Impala misses with a two punch combination.
Moretti moves to clinch but Impala breaks away
and Impala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moretti thinking.
Impala swats away the attempt to clinch by Moretti.
Impala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Impala swats away the attempt to clinch by Moretti.#T4#
Impala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Impala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Impala throws a lazy head kick
and Moretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Impala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moretti defends it nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moretti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Impala up against the cage.
Moretti misses with an elbow over the top.
Moretti pushes Impala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but Moretti has him pressed against the cage.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from Moretti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cuba Moretti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Moretti.
Impala walks into a stiff left hand from Moretti.
Moretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moretti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Impala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moretti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Impala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moretti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Impala finds it's way round the side to connect with Moretti's head. #CL#
Moretti closes the distance and pushes Impala back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Impalas head.
Moretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moretti.
A head punch on the inside from Impala fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Impala backwards.
Impala prevents a body shot from Moretti. #T1#
Impala misses with the head strike.
Moretti taking a breather.
Impala has had enough of the clinch but Moretti keeps him there for the moment.
Impala tries to throw a body punch but Moretti avoids it by throwing Impala back against the cage.
Moretti lands a right hand.
Impala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moretti backwards.
Moretti misses with the head strike.
Impala blocking some punches.
Moretti lands a right hand.
Moretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Impala manages to break the clinch.
Impala wants to clinch.
Moretti moves in looking to clinch but Impala pushes him off.
Impala lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Moretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moretti slips a jab from Impala.
Moretti is looking to clinch.
Cuba Moretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Impala misses with a two punch combination.
Impala tries to clinch but Moretti moves out of range. #CL#
Moretti rushes Impala and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moretti dodges an elbow strike from Impala.
Impala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Impala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Impala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moretti avoids the head kick by Impala.
#CL#
Moretti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Impala takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Impala is trying to break the clinch but Moretti has him pressed against the cage.
Moretti throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Moretti manages to break the clinch.
Impala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moretti lands a really nice looking cross but Impala seems unphased.
Impala tries to clinch there but Moretti circles away.
Moretti works the jab nicely.
Moretti moves in looking to clinch but Impala pushes him off.
Moretti cracks Impala with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Impala falls to his knees and Moretti doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuba Moretti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cuba Moretti waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
SFN7 London 3
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Tan throws a jab but it's blocked by Impala.
Tan throws a poor cross that misses
and Impala counters with a head kick.
Impala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Impala clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Impala.
Tan is looking to break free of the clinch but Impala has double underhooks.
Impala keeps control of Tan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Tan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Impala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tan is trying to break free.
Tan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Impala tries to land knees in the clinch but Tan avoids the damage to the body.
Impala has Tan pressed against the cage, preventing Tan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Impala manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala lands with a big left! Tan is wobbled badly! Impala comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tan to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aatos Impala!
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Event:
YL 35: Dixon v Haller
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Impala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Impala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tisorgis lands an overhand right.
Tisorgis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Impala walks into a jab.
Tisorgis jabs Impala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Tisorgis.
Tisorgis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tisorgis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tisorgis catches Impala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Impala walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Tisorgis rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Impala has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC2#
Impala is rocked!
Tisorgis cracks the inside of Impala's front leg.
Impala takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Impala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Impala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tisorgis counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Impala face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thanotos Tisorgis!
Thanotos Tisorgis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Young Lions Petrov v Ramos
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Impala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitriou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Impala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice combination there by Impala.
Impala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Impala misses with a left hand
and Dimitriou counters with a straight right hand.
Impala misses with a straight left.
Impala misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Impala moves into the clinch.
Dimitriou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Impala is trying to force a seperation but Dimitriou has the dominant position.#BC#
Dimitriou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Impala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dimitriou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Impala scrambles back to his feet.
Dimitriou throws a hook but Impala blocks it.
Impala wants to counter the offense by Dimitriou and move into the clinch position.
An inside leg kick lands from Dimitriou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impala throws a head kick but Dimitriou moves out of range.
Impala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Impala looks to clinch
and Dimitriou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimitriou misses with a wild body shot.
Impala unleashes a big counter combination but Dimitriou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Dimitriou forces Impala back against the ropes and clinches.
Impala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimitriou has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Dimitriou manages to break the clinch.
Dimitriou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Impala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Impala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimitriou has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jacks Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick from Dimitriou lands but Impala takes it in his stride.
Dimitriou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Impala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Impala takes one on the button.
Impala moves in looking to clinch but Dimitriou pushes him off.
Dimitriou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitriou lands with a cross.
Impala moves in looking to clinch but Dimitriou pushes him off.
Dimitriou slips a jab and a cross from Impala.
#CL#
Dimitriou drives through and clinches with Impala against the ropes.
#T2#
Impala can't break the clinch.
Impala trying to stall but Dimitriou improves his position.
#BC#
Dimitriou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dimitriou swats away the attempt to clinch by Impala.
Dimitriou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dimitriou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Impala tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimitriou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dimitriou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Impala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dimitriou counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimitriou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Impalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimitriou throws a good cross that connects.
Dimitriou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Impala throws out a loose jab but Dimitriou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Impala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Impala steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dimitriou. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimitriou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andris Dimitriou dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dimitriou clobbers Impala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dimitriou scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitriou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Impala misses with a jab to the body
and Impala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Impala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dimitriou lands a nice hook to Impala's body. Impala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dimitriou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dimitriou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Impala.
Dimitriou scores with a jab. Impala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Impala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impala on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Impala rushes Dimitriou and presses him up against the ropes.
Dimitriou blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Dimitriou breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Impala has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Dimitriou manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Impala wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Dimitriou breaks the clinch.
Dimitriou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Impala. Impala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Impala just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitriou connects with the punch.
Dimitriou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Impala can do to turn this around?
Dimitriou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Impala swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Dimitriou counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Impala on his ass! Impala wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#
Impala is rocked!
Dimitriou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Impala is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimitriou finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Impala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Impala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dimitriou jabs at Impala's body.
Impala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dimitriou throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Impala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Impala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Impala seems to have recovered his senses.
Impala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Dimitriou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andris Dimitriou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dimitriou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Impala's sensitive parts.
Donk. Dimitriou catches Impala right on the button with a cross.
Dimitriou looks to land a combination but Impala avoids it well.
Dimitriou lands with a nice body punch.
Impala throws a hook to the side of Dimitriou's head but Dimitriou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Dimitriou slams his shin into Impala's torso.
Dimitriou misses with a double jab.
Dimitriou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Impala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Impala misses with a looping right.
Impala misses with a left hand
letting Dimitriou counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimitriou throws a good cross that connects.
Dimitriou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Impala darts in trying to clinch
and Dimitriou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andris Dimitriou will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dimitriou swats away the attempt to clinch by Impala.
Impala swings widly with a right hand
and Dimitriou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimitriou connects with a right hand. Impala shakes it off.
Impala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dimitriou scores with a body shot.
Impala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Impala doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimitriou circles away.
Impala misses with an uppercut
and Dimitriou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Impala's knee momentarily.
Impala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Impala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Impala doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimitriou circles away.
Dimitriou stalks Impala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Impala's face. Impala staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Dimitriou clinches up with Impala and pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Dimitriou manages to break the clinch.
Dimitriou dips to his left and cracks Impala with an uppercut!#T1#
Dimitriou lunges at Impala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Impala's hand.
Impala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Impala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dimitriou counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Impala off his feet! Impala crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Impala isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Dimitriou screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Andris Dimitriou!
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Event:
Young Lions: Richard v Ramos
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
LeeShioLong has closed the distance and engaged Impala in a clinch.
LeeShioLong has Impala pressed against the ropes, preventing Impala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Impala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LeeShioLong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Impala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Impala works the jab nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Impala is trying to push LeeShioLong away but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Impala tries to tie him up.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeeShioLong.
Impala looking to throw knees to the head but LeeShioLong is blocking nicely.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Impala lands a nice uppercut.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong lands a hook that snaps the head of Impala backwards. #T1#
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Impala's defenses.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
Impala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Impala tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Impala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeShioLong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Impala is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeShioLong has double underhooks.
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Impala is trying to push LeeShioLong away but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Impala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeeShioLong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Impala is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Impala has his back to the ropes.
Impala takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Impala can't break the clinch.
Impala misses with some punches.
LeeShioLong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Impalas head.
Impala trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce LeeShioLong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Impala is predictable there
and LeeShioLong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Impala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeeShioLong moves away.
Impala throws a series of punches but LeeShioLong avoids them all with ease.
LeeShioLong is looking for a counter combo.
LeeShioLong takes one to the side of the head.
LeeShioLong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Impala can do to turn this around?#CL#
LeeShioLong moves into range and clinches up with Impala.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Impala's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Aatos Impala has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Impala is trying to maintain a safe position but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns Impala into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Impala.
Impala is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Impala has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Impala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
LeeShioLong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Impala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeeShioLong is defending well for now.
Bruce LeeShioLong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Impala wants to get back to striking at distance but LeeShioLong won't allow it.
Impala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeeShioLong is defending well for now.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Impala throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
LeeShioLong closes the distance and pushes Impala back into the ropes.
Impala working aggressively here.
Impala throws a punch but it's blocked by LeeShioLong.
Impala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.
Impala misses with some punches.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Impala takes an elbow to the temple.
Impala tries to circle away but LeeShioLong has him pinned against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeShioLong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Impala misses with a body punch.
Impala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeeShioLong is keeping busy.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Impala tries to tie him up.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala working aggressively here.
Impala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from LeeShioLong.
Impala is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce LeeShioLong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aatos Impala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL2#
Impala pushes LeeShioLong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Impala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Impala taking a breather.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeeShioLong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeeShioLong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong lands an uppercut.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Impala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow. #BC2#
Impala breaks from the clinch.
LeeShioLong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
LeeShioLong clinches with his opponent.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
Impala trying to control the position but instead, LeeShioLong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Impala into the ropes.
Impala tries to land knees in the clinch but LeeShioLong avoids the damage to the body.
Impala is trying to stall.
LeeShioLong looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Impala looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Impala scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LeeShioLong throws an elbow but misses.
Impala tries to break free but LeeShioLong pushes him back against the ropes.
LeeShioLong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Impala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Impala improves his position.
Impala stalling in the clinch but LeeShioLong improves position.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow that stopped Impala in his tracks for a moment.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impala's efforts to push away.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala tries to stall but LeeShioLong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LeeShioLong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce LeeShioLong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aatos Impala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
LeeShioLong clinches up against the ropes.
Impala missing with knees to the body.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Impala working aggressively here.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Impala improves his position.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impala's efforts to push away.
Impala misses with the head strike.
Impala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Impala's defenses. #T1#
Impala is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
Impala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Impala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeeShioLong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
LeeShioLong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with LeeShioLong for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC2#
Impala breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
LeeShioLong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Impala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Aatos Impala's cut even more.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Impala.
Impala tries to throw a body punch but LeeShioLong avoids it by throwing Impala back against the ropes.
Impala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeeShioLong is keeping busy.
Impala takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Impala letting LeeShioLong take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Impala misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
Impala scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeeShioLong has Impala pressed against the ropes, preventing Impala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Impala takes a shot to the head.
Impala misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LeeShioLong.
Impala taking a breather.
LeeShioLong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong. #CUT#
The cut above Aatos Impala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from LeeShioLong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce LeeShioLong had his way with Aatos Impala in that round.
The cut man is working on Aatos Impala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
LeeShioLong rushes Impala and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by LeeShioLong.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.
Impala tries to stall but LeeShioLong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Impala letting LeeShioLong take a breather here.
Impala holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Impala misses with a knee to the head.
LeeShioLong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Impala takes an elbow to the temple.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impala's efforts to push away.
Impala missing with knees to the body.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Impala improves his position.
Impala letting LeeShioLong take a breather here.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Impala.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruce LeeShioLong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
LeeShioLong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Impala blocks an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LeeShioLong throws an elbow but misses.
LeeShioLong dodges an elbow strike from Impala.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Impala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeeShioLong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LeeShioLong throws an elbow but misses.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
Aatos Impala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Impala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeeShioLong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Impala missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce LeeShioLong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeeShioLong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce LeeShioLong!
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Event:
Young Lions: Jaak v Doss
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Impala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holsken.
Holsken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Impala.
Impala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holsken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Impala avoids the body shot from Holsken.
Holsken misses with a low kick.
Holsken throws a lazy right hand but Impala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Holsken.
Impala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Impala tries to close the distance and clinch but Holsken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holsken tries to close the distance and clinch but Impala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Impala throws a lazy right hand but Holsken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holsken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Impala lands a jab to Holsken's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Impala. #CUT#
It looks like Hein Holsken has been cut.
Holsken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holsken throws a nice looking combination but Impala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Impala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Impala just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Impala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Impala wants to clinch.#T1#
Impala tries to work over Holsken's front leg with a kick but Holsken checks it.
Impala tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Holsken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Impala throws a good cross that connects.
Hein Holsken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Impala rushes Holsken and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Impala on the inside.
The referee calls for Holsken to work.
#BC2#
Holsken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holsken throws a looping overhand right but Impala ducks down to avoid it.
Impala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Holsken misses.
Holsken swats away the attempt to clinch by Impala.
Holsken is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Impala misses with the combination.
Holsken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Impala to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Impala throws a series of punches but Holsken avoids them all with ease.
Holsken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Impala takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holsken is looking to slow Impala down with leg kicks.
Holsken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holsken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Impala moves away.
Impala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Impala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holsken misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Holsken closes the distance and clinches.
Impala trying to control the position but instead, Holsken has worked for underhooks and has pushed Impala into the ropes.
Impala connects with a knee to the head.
Impala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holsken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Holsken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aatos Impala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hein Holsken's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holsken looks to land a right hand but Impala moved out of range.
Impala is looking to clinch but Holsken is avoiding it.
Impala staggers Holsken with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Holsken looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Impala is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aatos Impala!
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Event:
Young Lions 170T Round 3
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Impala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Impala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#KD#
Impala lands a front kick to the face, that drops Holmes to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#KD#
Impala lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Holmes goes down! The ref sends Impala to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Holmes is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Impala tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Impala misses with a two punch combination.
Holmes looks to land a combination but Impala avoids it well. #CL#
Impala rushes Holmes and presses him up against the ropes.
Holmes avoids the elbow strike from Impala, against the ropes.
Impala trying to land knees to the body.
Impala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Impala blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Impala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Impala clips Holmes with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Holmes a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Impala finish him?
Impala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Impala.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Impala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holmes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Impala moves into range and clinches up with Holmes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes as Impala tries to tie him up.
Impala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Impala throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes slows down the pace here.
Impala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2#
Impala tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Holmes.
Impala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Impala.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
Impala wants to break free but Holmes has control.
Holmes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes stalling the fight.
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!
Impala taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Impala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Impala gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aatos Impala takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Mycroft Holmes was lucky to get out of the first round.
That's time! Impala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Holmes blocks a head kick by Impala.
Impala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Impala wants to break free but Holmes has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holmes tries to stall but Impala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holmes keeps control of Impala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Impala looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala tries to circle away but Holmes has him pinned against the ropes.
Impala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Impala blocks with his arms.
#T1##BC2#
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Impala scores with a one two! Holmes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holmes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Impala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Impala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aatos Impala is winning the standup battle so far.
Impala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes is looking for the big counter here.
Impala connects with a high kick. #KD#
Impala scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Holmes to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impala is looking to clinch but Holmes is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Holmes misses.
Impala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Impala.
Impala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes.
Impala tries to clinch up but Holmes circles away and keeps his distance.
As Impala backs off Holmes throws a huge counter combo but Impala manages to avoid it all.#T2##CL2#
Impala tries to keep at a distance but Holmes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Impala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the ropes.
Impala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holmes is keeping busy.
Impala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes avoids a wild elbow strike from Impala.
Impala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Impala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmes keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Holmes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aatos Impala will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Impala fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Holmes gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Impala looking to stall.
Impala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Impala tries to circle away but Holmes has him pinned against the ropes.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Impala.
Impala misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala lands an elbow that stopped Holmes in his tracks for a moment.
Holmes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Impala blocks it with crossed arms.
Impala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Impala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1##BC#
Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impala wants to clinch.
Impala doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
#CL2#
Holmes clinches up with Impala and pushes him back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Impala working aggressively here.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Impala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Impala managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Impala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Impala wants to stall.
#BC#
Impala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Holmes blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Impala has had enough of the clinch but Holmes keeps him there for the moment.
Impala takes a shot to the head.
Holmes is trying to push Impala away but Impala has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Impala gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Impala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Impala.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Impala is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
Impala tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mycroft Holmes just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Impala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes is looking for the big counter here.
Impala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Holmes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Impala closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Impala closes the distance and clinches.
Impala lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes takes a shot to the head.
Impala is trying to stall.
Aatos Impala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Impala looking to throw knees to the head but Holmes is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
Holmes taking a breather.
Impala can't break the clinch.
Impala missing with knees to the body.
Holmes has Impala pushed against the ropes.#T1#
Impala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Impala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the ropes.
Impala can't break the clinch.
Impala lands with a right to the head.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Impala has had enough of the clinch but Holmes keeps him there for the moment.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Impala tries to land a knee to the head but Holmes blocks with his arms.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Impala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Impala throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes tries to clinch but Impala moves out of range. #T2#
Holmes keeps the fight on the outside.
Impala moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHolmes.#CL#
Impala drives through and clinches with Holmes against the ropes.
Impala scores with a shoulder strike.
Impala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Impala tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position. #BC#
Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Impala rushes Holmes and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Impala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Impala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Impala throws a leg kick but Holmes moved away.
Impala moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
Impala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Impala tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aatos Impala had his way with Mycroft Holmes in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Impala moves into the clinch.
Impala throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Impala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Impala is looking to control Holmes's arms but Holmes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Impala has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Impala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Impala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Impala backs off Holmes throws a huge counter combo but Impala manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Impala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Impala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Impala misses with a combination
and Holmes counters with a one-two to the body.
Impala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Impala scores with a push kick.
Impala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes throws a leg kick but Impala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Impala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Impala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Impala closes the distance and clinches.
Impala is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Impala stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holmes.
Impala can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aatos Impala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Impala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Impala closes the distance and clinches.
Impala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Impala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Impala tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Impala back against the ropes. #BC2#
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Impala is looking to clinch.
As Impala backs off Holmes throws a huge counter combo but Impala manages to avoid it all.
Aatos Impala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Mycroft Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Impala tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aatos Impala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Impala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:42
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:41
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatos Impala!
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