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Event:
NSC 34: Experiment vs Partio
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Tattoo Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hetfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hetfield defending well as Tattoo Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Tattoo Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hetfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hetfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tattoo Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hetfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Tattoo Guy.
Hetfield takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tattoo Guy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tattoo Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Tattoo Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hetfield looks to throw the jab but Tattoo Guy is out of range.
Hetfield throws a front kick aimed at Tattoo Guy's knee but Tattoo Guy avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Hetfield.
Tattoo Guy connects with a body shot.
Hetfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tattoo Guy is out of range and Hetfield settles back down.
Hetfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattoo Guy jabs Hetfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tattoo Guy lands with a cross.
Tattoo Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hetfield.
Hetfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Hetfield is rocked!#T1#
Hetfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Stupid Tattoo Guy has been cut.
Good exchange - Tattoo Guy coming out on top.
Hetfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Tattoo Guy finish him?
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Hetfield avoids it easily.
Tattoo Guy throws a looping overhand right but Hetfield ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Hetfield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hetfield misses the shot to the body.
Hetfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Tattoo Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hetfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Hetfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tattoo Guy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tattoo Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hetfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tattoo Guy working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tattoo Guy is looking for a triangle but Hetfield pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Tattoo Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hetfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tattoo Guy controls Hetfield momentarily but Hetfield frees himself. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy has his feet on Hetfield's thighs here. He's pushed Hetfield off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hetfield screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stupid Tattoo Guy!
Stupid Tattoo Guy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Peak - 5
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Vershinin scores with a nice body kick.
Hetfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vershinin thumps Hetfield with a low kick.
Hetfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Vershinin misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vershinin misses with an uppercut.
Vershinin misses with a combination
and Hetfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vershinin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield throwing a counter right hand but Vershinin manages to avoid it.
Vershinin slips under a jab from Hetfield.
Vershinin misses with a low kick as Hetfield jumps back.
Vershinin slips a jab from Hetfield.
Vershinin takes a swing at Hetfield's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vershinin lands with a nice combination. Hetfield backs away looking to recover.
Hetfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vershinin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Hetfield misses with an uppercut. Vershinin saw that one coming.
Vershinin ducks under a wild hook from Hetfield.
Hetfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vershinin lands a nice hook to Hetfield's body. Hetfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Vershinin misses.
Vershinin looks to land a combination but Hetfield avoids it well.
Vershinin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that Vershinin avoids nicely.
Hetfield slips under a jab from Vershinin .
Hetfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Hetfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vershinin was covering up waiting for the punch and Hetfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vershinin seems keen to control Hetfield's posture.#T2#
Hetfield controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vershinin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hetfield content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Hetfield looking to sit in guard and control but Vershinin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hetfield has control of Vershinin 's left arm, preventing Vershinin from doing any damage.
Vershinin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vershinin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hetfield is trying to keep Vershinin in close.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vershinin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hetfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vershinin controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vershinin swinging wildly here.
Vershinin looks to land a right hand but Hetfield moved out of range.
Hetfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hetfield lands with a good body shot.
Hetfield scores with a jab.
Hetfield connects with a looping right hand.
Vershinin walks into a straight right hand from Hetfield.
Hetfield checks the leg kick.
Hetfield lands a body shot.
Vershinin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hetfield tries to counter by clinching up but Vershinin breaks away and moves out of range.
Vershinin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hetfield. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Vershinin .#ROC2#
Hetfield is rocked!
Hetfield with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Hetfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
That's time! Hetfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hetfield tries to bum rush Vershinin with a series of wild strikes but Vershinin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vershinin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Hetfield misses.
A big left from Vershinin misses.
Hetfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Vershinin .
Hetfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hetfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vershinin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vershinin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hetfield is out of range.
Hetfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Hetfield checks a leg kick.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vershinin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hetfield throws a good cross that connects.
Hetfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vershinin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hetfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vershinin ducks under a wild hook from Hetfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vershinin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hetfield throws out the jab.
James Hetfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Vershinin with a hook.#T1#
Vershinin 's corner calls for a 1-2. Vershinin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Hetfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vershinin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hetfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vershinin swivels and escapes.
Hetfield has his takedown stuffed
and Vershinin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hetfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hetfield cracks Vershinin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hetfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Makar Vershinin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vershinin , as that shot connected.
Hetfield misses the shot to the body.
Vershinin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vershinin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hetfield throws a jab when Vershinin was well out of range.
A big right from Hetfield misses.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vershinin .
Hetfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield jabs Vershinin right on the nose. Vershinin blinks but takes it well.
Vershinin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hetfield.
Hetfield looks to land a right hand but Vershinin moved out of range.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hetfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vershinin - the referee stops the clock and Hetfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vershinin . Hetfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hetfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vershinin manages to avoid it.
Vershinin throws a hook but Hetfield avoids it easily.
Vershinin cracks Hetfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hetfield avoids the body shot from Vershinin .
Hetfield tries to counter with a takedown but Vershinin is quick to defend against it.
Hetfield lunges at Vershinin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vershinin 's hand.
Hetfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hetfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Hetfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vershinin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hetfield scrambles back to his feet.
Hetfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vershinin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vershinin throws an overhand right that drops Hetfield like a sack of potatoes! Vershinin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makar Vershinin !
After winning the bout, Makar Vershinin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Peak - Round one
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Hetfield blocks a leg kick.
Rivera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Hetfield checks it
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Rivera gets caught napping as Hetfield dives in and scores a takedown. Rivera manages to retain guard.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Hetfield 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.
Let's hope that Hetfield has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hetfield. #T1#
Hetfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hetfield.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hetfield wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hetfield throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Rivera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rivera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Rivera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hetfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivera throws a chopping leg kick but Hetfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hetfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hetfield looks to land a combination. Rivera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruben Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hetfield does no damage.
Rivera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rivera tries to score with a low kick but Hetfield moves his leg out of the way.
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Hetfield is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Hetfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivera to the ground. Hetfield is now in Rivera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rivera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivera tries to get out of the position.
Hetfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hetfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hetfield.
It looks like Hetfield might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Hetfield cracks Rivera with a good jab.
Rivera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rivera tries to score with a low kick but Hetfield moves his leg out of the way.
Hetfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Hetfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Rivera tries to land a leg kick but Hetfield saw it coming and moves away.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Rivera needs to keep his hands up - Hetfield had a free shot at his head there.
Hetfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hetfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hetfield blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hetfield misses the target.
Rivera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Hetfield moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick by Rivera misses
and Hetfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hetfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
And Hetfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hetfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rivera blocks the leg kick.
Hetfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivera is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Hetfield does no damage.
Hetfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hetfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hetfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hetfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hetfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Hetfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hetfield won't allow Rivera to get back to his 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.
Hetfield sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hetfield checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hetfield! But no joy.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Hetfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Hetfield ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Hetfield throws a solid leg kick but Rivera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Hetfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hetfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Hetfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Rivera is predictable there
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hetfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ruben Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hetfield checks a leg kick.
Ruben Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Rivera moves forwards but Hetfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
Rivera walks straight into a right hand from Hetfield - that's dropped him! Hetfield jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rivera from any more punishment! Rivera complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Hetfield!
An out of breath James Hetfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Hetfield scores with a one two! Nordquist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like John Nordquist has been cut.
Nordquist throws a body punch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield connects with a jab.
Hetfield lands a nice shot that snaps Nordquist's head back.
Nordquist throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hetfield checks the leg kick.
Nordquist punishes Hetfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordquist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hetfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Nordquist lands a big head kick that sends Hetfield tumbling to the mat! Nordquist takes a step backwards and waves Hetfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hetfield is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordquist darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hetfield's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Nordquist before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Nordquist!
John Nordquist 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Hetfield throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Underwood counters with a leg kick.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hetfield misses with a double jab
and Underwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hetfield throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hetfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Underwood counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Underwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hetfield. Hetfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Hetfield instigates a clinch.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Hetfield has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Underwood misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Underwood.
Good leg kick by Underwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hetfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hetfield there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hetfield misses the target.
Underwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hetfield misses the target.
Underwood is trying to counter with his kicks.
Underwood slips a straight right by Hetfield.
Underwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Underwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but Underwood moved away.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hetfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Underwood tests Hetfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hetfield is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Underwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hetfield throws a nice looking combination but Underwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Underwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Underwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Underwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hetfield falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Hetfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hetfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Underwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Underwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hetfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Hetfield tries to work over Underwood's front leg with a kick but Underwood checks it.
Hetfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Underwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Underwood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Hetfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hetfield showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Underwood trying to control but Hetfield postures up.
#T3#
Hetfield with the ground and pound but Underwood uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hetfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hetfield won't allow Underwood to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetfield connects with the punch.
Underwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Underwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hetfield. Hetfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Underwood looks to land a left hand but Hetfield moved out of range nicely.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Hetfield walks into a jab.
Hetfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Underwood has time to react.
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Underwood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Underwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut there from Underwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gage Underwood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Underwood.
Underwood slips a jab and a cross from Hetfield.
Underwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hetfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gage Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hetfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Underwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Underwood cracks Hetfield with a good jab.
Underwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Underwood slips a jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Underwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Underwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Underwood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetfield tries to bum rush Underwood with a series of wild strikes but Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hetfield misses with a double jab
and Underwood finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hetfield misses with a shot to the body
and Underwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Underwood lands.
Underwood scores with a leg kick.
Hetfield shoots in for a takedown but Underwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Underwood stuns Hetfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Underwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hetfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Underwood throws out a counter right but Hetfield avoids it with no problem.
Underwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield looks to land a body kick but Underwood moved away.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Underwood.
Underwood pushes Hetfield away with a front kick.
Underwood lands with a nice body punch.
Hetfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hetfield looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Hetfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Underwood is out of range and Hetfield settles back down.
Underwood lands a body shot.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hetfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Underwood lands a jab to Hetfield's midsection.
Hetfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Underwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Hetfield's head.
Hetfield is looking to clinch.
Underwood lands with a nice body punch.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hetfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood.
Hetfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hetfield throws a combination. Underwood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Underwood walks into a left hand.
Hetfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Underwood counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hetfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hetfield's sensitive parts.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hetfield will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Underwood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hetfield if he has to take too many more of those.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hetfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Underwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hetfield with a body shot.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Underwood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Hetfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Underwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Underwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hetfield throws the left hand but Underwood avoids the punch easily.
Hetfield misses with an uppercut. Underwood saw that one coming.
Hetfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gage Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hetfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hetfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Underwood is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hetfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hetfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Underwood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hetfield's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Underwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hetfield's calf.
Hetfield thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hetfield misses the target.
Underwood cracks the inside of Hetfield's front leg.
Underwood slips a jab and a cross from Hetfield.
Underwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Underwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Underwood works the jab nicely.
Underwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Underwood.
Hetfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hetfield misses with a double jab
and Underwood counters with a good, hard body kick but Hetfield shrugs it off.
Hetfield tried to score with a low kick but Underwood checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Underwood.
Hetfield lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood stuffs the takedown.
Underwood thuds his shin into the meat of Hetfield's side.
Hetfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Underwood counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Hetfield is rocked!
Underwood throws a front kick that sends Hetfield stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Underwood 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hetfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Underwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Hetfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetfield shoots and misses
and Underwood counters with a thumping low kick.
Hetfield fails with the takedown
and Underwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Underwood defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hetfield backing away here, and Underwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hetfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Hetfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Hetfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Underwood works Hetfield's body with a nice hook.
Underwood lands with a shot to the body.
Hetfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underwood counters with a nice body kick.
Hetfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hetfield misses with a hook.
Underwood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood connects with a crisp jab.
Underwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Underwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hetfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Underwood throws a leg kick which misses Hetfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Hetfield tries to avoid it.
Hetfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Underwood counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Hetfield misses.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hetfield moves away.
Underwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Underwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hetfield misses with a double jab.
Hetfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Hetfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hetfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Underwood dips to his left and cracks Hetfield with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hetfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Underwood connects with a body shot that sends Hetfield's belly button to the back.
Hetfield misses with a looping right.
Underwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hetfield with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hetfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Underwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hetfield misses with a straight right.
Underwood lands a right hook to the body.
Underwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Underwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hetfield lands with an overhand left.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hetfield misses the target.
Hetfield swings widly with a right hand
and Underwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hetfield thinking.
Underwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hetfield's head.
Underwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hetfield loads up on a big right hand but Underwood slips the punch.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Underwood.
Hetfield stuns Underwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that Underwood avoids nicely.
Hetfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Underwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Underwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Underwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hetfield's calf.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hetfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Underwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hetfield. Hetfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hetfield throws a combination that misses
and Underwood counters with a good low kick that Hetfield was not able to check.
Underwood cracks a nice hook into Hetfield's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Hetfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hetfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Underwood throws out a counter right but Hetfield avoids it with no problem.
Hetfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Underwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hetfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Underwood on the side of the head.
Underwood lands a high kick!
Underwood thows a body kick. Hetfield tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Underwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hetfield.
Hetfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hetfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Underwood swings for the body but Hetfield moves out of range.
Underwood blocks a jab.
Underwood cracks a nice hook into Hetfield's ribs.
Underwood scores with a push kick.
Hetfield throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hetfield back to the cage. Underwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Underwood dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Underwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Underwood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Hetfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Hetfield does no damage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alves fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Hetfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Hetfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hetfield with a hook.
Alves tries to clinch there but Hetfield circles away.
Hetfield throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Hetfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Alves is rocked!
Alves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hetfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Alves kicks Hetfield off and gets back to his feet.
Hetfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Alves drives through with a takedown into Hetfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1##SUB#
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hetfield has control of Alves's left arm, preventing Alves from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves trying to control but Hetfield is working from the bottom.
Hetfield pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hetfield pulls Alves in to control the position. #SUB#
Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hetfield pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hetfield throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hetfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves stays in close to Hetfield's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hetfield misses with the combination.
Alves staying out of range there.
Alves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hetfield circles away.
Alves dives in and grabs Hetfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hetfield pushes down on Alves's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hetfield.#TD#
Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hetfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hetfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alves lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Alves wants to control but Hetfield is keeping him busy.
Hetfield is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Hetfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hetfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hetfield is holding Alves down, trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetfield is looking to reverse the position.
Hetfield defending against the ground and pound.
Hetfield is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Alves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hetfield, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Hetfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Alves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hetfield, who protects the arm well.
Hetfield can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hetfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alves cracks Hetfield with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hetfield throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hetfield trying his best to control but Alves has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hetfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hetfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves postures up.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hetfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Hetfield, not yet.
Hetfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Alves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hetfield is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hetfield has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hetfield won't allow Alves to sweep him here. #T1#
Hetfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
Hetfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alves has Hetfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hetfield throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alves holds on and takes a little breather.
Alves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James Hetfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves slips a straight right by Hetfield.
Hetfield looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hetfield avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Alves slips a straight right by Hetfield.
Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Hetfield is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves attempts a counter takedown but Hetfield avoids it well and moves away.
Hetfield connects with a looping right hand.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hetfield circles away.
A low kick from Hetfield is predictable there #TD#
and Alves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alves.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Hetfield is keeping the position.
Alves trying to control but Hetfield is working from the bottom.
Alves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Hetfield is pulling down on Alves's head. It's preventing any offense from Alves, at least for the moment.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Hetfield is retaining full guard.
Hetfield throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hetfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Hetfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hetfield rushes Alves and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Hetfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Hetfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a one-two to the body.
Hetfield feints a jab promting Alves to slip. Hetfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hetfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hetfield wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a looping left.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Alves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hetfield to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves pulls Hetfield in to control the position.
Hetfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hetfield controls the pace.
Alves controlling Hetfield's posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hetfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hetfield!
Hetfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Alves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hetfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hetfield is trying to keep Alves in close.
#SUB#
Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Alves is fighting to break Hetfield's control of his arms but Hetfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hetfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Luiz Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Hetfield controlling Alves's posture.
Hetfield is trying to control the position but Alves postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hetfield throws a solid leg kick but Alves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hetfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Hetfield.
Good exchange - Hetfield coming out on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Hetfield misses.
Luiz Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
A big right from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hetfield 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hetfield!
During a confident post fight interview, James Hetfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 191 Reign - Grace
Date: Jan 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hetfield.
Max tries to buck Hetfield off but Hetfield is having none of it.
Hetfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield takes a little break here. Max wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Max is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hetfield is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hetfield takes a little break here. Max wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Max tries to control but Hetfield manages to take his back.
Hetfield is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Max is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hetfield off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hetfield cracks Max with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Max from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T2#
Hetfield biding his time, controlling Max.
Max tries to roll but Hetfield sticks to his back.
Hetfield throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Hetfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Max trying to get back to his feet but Hetfield is in full control for now.
Hetfield is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Max is trying to remain composed but Hetfield is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Max trying to control the position but Hetfield manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hetfield has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Max's body.
Hetfield lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Max is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hetfield.
We've been hearing good reports from Hetfield's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max trying to control the hands but Hetfield breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hetfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hetfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Max has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hetfield has passed into side control.
Max tries to bench press Hetfield off him but Hetfield keeps the position.
Hetfield taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hetfield moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Max wants to control but Hetfield postures up.
Max is looking to regain half guard here but Hetfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Max looking for a sweep but Hetfield has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Max blocking the ground and pound.
Hetfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Hetfield'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.#T2#
Max wants to control but Hetfield is having none of it.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hetfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
Hetfield controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Max takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hetfield misses with a head shot.
Max is looking to improve his position but Hetfield isn't that keen on the idea.
James Hetfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hetfield landing strikes from the mount and Max is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hetfield controlling the pace for now.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Max looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hetfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max tries to clinch there but Hetfield circles away.
Max fails with a takedown attempt.
Max dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Max darts in looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets double underhooks and turns Max into the cage.
Hetfield throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Max's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hetfield dives in looking to finish as Max flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hetfield's strikes! Hetfield is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Max's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Max was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
Our winner, James Hetfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 20384 p4p, 457 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 3601 p4p, 177 weight class). James Hetfield looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Hetfield looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hetfield darts in and clinches Pentax up against the cage.
Hetfield successfully pulls guard.
Pentax pushing down on Hetfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pentax trying to pass the guard but Hetfield defending well.
Pentax is keen to just control but Hetfield is a slippery customer.
Pentax perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hetfield is trying to maintain the position but Pentax is very close to passing his half guard.
Hetfield tries to roll over but Pentax keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield trying to get back to full guard but Pentax takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (3) vs (0) Hetfield
Hetfield tries to hold on but Pentax postures up.
Hetfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to hold on but Pentax pushes him away.
Pentax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hetfield is looking to escape.
Pentax controlling from the full mount.
Pentax moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pentax (6) vs (0) Hetfield
Hetfield trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax controlling from the back.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pentax looking for the choke from the back.
Pentax trying to control.
Pentax looking for the choke but no joy.
Hetfield trying to control the action but Pentax just sinks the hooks in.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentax has the hooks in. Hetfield is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pentax wants to control but Hetfield is keeping busy.
Pentax is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hetfield is defending well though. Pentax let's go of the attempt for now.
Hetfield prevents Pentax from getting a body triangle.
Hetfield trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Pentax keeps control of the position as Hetfield tries to break free.
Pentax is looking for the choke from the back position but Hetfield is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pentax looking for the RNC.
Hetfield is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hetfield staying busy and making it hard for Pentax to control.
Hetfield tries to escape but Pentax has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hetfield fending off the submission attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield trying to control the action but Pentax just sinks the hooks in.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pentax not allowing Hetfield to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hetfield is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pentax gets his way!
Hetfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield trying to control the position but Pentax manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield staying busy and making it hard for Pentax to control.
I really don't envy Hetfield right now.
Hetfield is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pentax not allowing Hetfield to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hetfield tries to break free.
Pentax has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pentax patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pentax has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hetfield! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pentax gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax! |
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Event:
ABW 182 Turner - Monkey
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hetfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Timmon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hetfield throws an off balance right hand
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Timmon moves out of range of the body kick from Hetfield.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmon misses the shot to the body.
Hetfield staying out of range there.
Hetfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hetfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Timmon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmon's hands.
Hetfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Timmon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hetfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hetfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hetfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Hetfield is rocked!#CL2#
Timmon darts in and clinches Hetfield up against the cage.
Oh Hetfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hetfield seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Hetfield misses.
Timmon wants to counter with a clinch but Hetfield pushes him away.#CL2#
Timmon has Hetfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
#T1##BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braylin Timmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmon throws a shot to the body.
Timmon throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Timmon blocks the leg kick.
Timmon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hetfield under the eye.#CL2#
Timmon rushes Hetfield and presses him up against the cage.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Timmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield is trying to force a seperation but Timmon has the dominant position.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetfield tries to circle away but Timmon has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Hetfield throws a solid leg kick but Timmon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hetfield.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hetfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Timmon counter with a right hand.
Hetfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmon is just out of range.#CL2#
Timmon moves into the clinch.#T2#
Hetfield tries to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling the position.
Hetfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Timmon gets an underhook and turns Hetfield into the cage.
Timmon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hetfield is working Timmon over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield tries to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling the position.
Timmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards. #BC#
Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Hetfield loads up on a big right hand but Timmon slips the punch.
Hetfield missing with a left hand there. Timmon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hetfield is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Timmon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hetfield!
Timmon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield closes the distance but Timmon moves to the side
letting Timmon counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Timmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hetfield is trying to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling him.#BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Hetfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hetfield misses with a leg kick
and Timmon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hetfield throws a lazy right hand but Timmon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetfield misses with an uppercut.
Timmon wants to counter with a clinch but Hetfield pushes him away.
Timmon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hetfield.
A shot to the liver by Timmon. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Hetfield does it's job there.#CL2#
Timmon moves into the clinch successfully.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike.
Timmon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hetfield's efforts to push away.
Hetfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmon has double underhooks. #BC#
Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Timmon blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timmon's waist but Timmon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hetfield off to one side.
Timmon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hetfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hetfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Timmon cracks Hetfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Hetfield gets tackled into the cage by Timmon. Timmon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hetfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmon. Hetfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hetfield tries for a takedown but Timmon circles away easily
and Hetfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that Timmon avoids nicely.
Timmon leaves Hetfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hetfield is breathing heavily.
Hetfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Timmon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Timmon forces Hetfield back against the cage and clinches.
Timmon lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Timmon - that landed with a thud.
Timmon stalling against the cage.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hetfield misses with a hook
and Timmon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Timmon. #CL2#
Timmon instigates a clinch.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmon won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hetfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hetfield wants to break free but Timmon has control.
Timmon stalling against the cage.
Hetfield tries to break free but Timmon pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timmon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Timmon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hetfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Timmon.
Timmon prevents Hetfield from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon tries a body shot but Hetfield blocks it.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon blocks a body shot from Hetfield.
Hetfield has had enough of the clinch but Timmon keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Hetfield wants to break free but Timmon has control.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Timmon. #BC#
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hetfield misses with the combination.
Hetfield throws a hook but Timmon blocks it.
Hetfield throws a one two combo.
Hetfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Timmon pushes Hetfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon is struggling to control the position.
Timmon taking a breather.
Hetfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Timmon works on Hetfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
#T2#
Timmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Timmon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Timmon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hetfield throws the left hand but Timmon avoids the punch easily.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Timmon moves out of range.
Hetfield swings widly with a right hand
and Timmon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hetfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmon sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and clinches.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Timmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hetfield wants to break free but Timmon has control.
#BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Hetfield misses #KD2#
and Timmon counters with a nice right hand that sends Hetfield toppling to the canvas! Hetfield scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Timmon finish him?!
Hetfield is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Timmon doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hetfield crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hetfield's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braylin Timmon!
During a confident post fight interview, Braylin Timmon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Hetfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice uppercut there from Hetfield.#CL#
Hetfield has closed the distance and engaged Yakuza in a clinch.
#BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakuza. Yakuza gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakuza looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hetfield lands a right hand from hell, dropping Yakuza. Hetfield pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
James Hetfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ichi Yakuza was interviewed post fight and said 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Event:
ABW 171
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Hetfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Mendes gets caught flat footed, as Hetfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes pulls Hetfield in close to prevent any damage.
Hetfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hetfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hetfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hetfield misses the target.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Hetfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hetfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Hetfield is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hetfield wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendes is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Hetfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Hetfield has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hetfield misses with a takedown attempt - Mendes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Mendes pushes Hetfield up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Hetfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendes misses with a takedown
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Mendes tries to clinch but Hetfield moves out of range.
As Mendes looks to move away, Hetfield throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.
Hetfield misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hetfield controlling Mendes's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hetfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hetfield misses with a two punch combination.
Hetfield scores with a nice strike.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mendes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hetfield throws a good cross that connects.
Hetfield throws a series of strikes that have Mendes backpedaling.
Hetfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hetfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hetfield tries to keep at a distance but Mendes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hetfield prevents it.
#T1#
Mendes prevents Hetfield from breaking the clinch.
Hetfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendes looking for a takedown.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Hetfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Mendes.#BC#
Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Mendes avoids them all with ease.
Mendes feints the counter takedown.
Hetfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hetfield pinned against the cage. Hetfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Mendes moves out of range as Hetfield throws a body kick.
Hetfield scores with a nice head shot.
Hetfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendes off the cage and back into range.
Hetfield falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mendes counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Hetfield tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mendes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hetfield wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.#T3#
Hetfield is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hetfield wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hetfield gets back to half guard.
Hetfield trying to control from the bottom.
Hetfield controlling the position well.
Mendes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hetfield wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
#T4#
Hetfield tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Mendes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hetfield wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hetfield is trying to control Mendes's posture. Mendes takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hetfield! Mendes is rotating here... this could be the end... Hetfield is out! Mendes has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Mendes!
After winning the bout, Rafael Mendes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 164 Bhullar - Harutyunyan
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Matsunaga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hetfield swivels and escapes.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hetfield's hands.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hetfield misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Matsunaga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hetfield sprawls well. Hetfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsunaga gets slowly back to his feet.
Hetfield throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Hetfield throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Hetfield strikes.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hetfield misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Hetfield counters with a takedown into side control.
Hetfield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matsunaga will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Matsunaga is trying to improve his position.
Matsunaga bucks up and tries to throw Hetfield off but instead Hetfield has got his back!
Matsunaga rolls, trying to escape but Hetfield keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Matsunaga is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga is in bad spot here.
Matsunaga turns into Hetfield and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga wants to control from the top but Hetfield keeps moving.
Hetfield managing to control the position. #T3#
Matsunaga looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hetfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hetfield doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Matsunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hetfield is trying to control the position but Matsunaga postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matsunaga pushes down on Hetfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Matsunaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Hetfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsunaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hetfield keeps working. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hetfield defends it well.
Matsunaga trying to control from half guard but Hetfield is working away. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hetfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsunaga is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetfield is not content to let Matsunaga control the position.
Hetfield wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Hetfield will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hetfield cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Hetfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga goes for a double leg but Hetfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hetfield continues to drive forward.
Hetfield throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Hetfield seems unphased.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Hetfield swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a takedown attempt
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hetfield tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it. #T1#
Matsunaga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Futoshi Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Hetfield misses its intended target.
Hetfield takes one on the button.
Hetfield swinging wildly here.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hetfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and moves away.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hetfield throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Hetfield only half commits.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hetfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Hetfield avoids a kick to the body.
Hetfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.#T2#
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hetfield throws a leg kick
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Hetfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Hetfield tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Hetfield moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hetfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Hetfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Hetfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hetfield not doing much here.
James Hetfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Hetfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hetfield stalling.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Hetfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Matsunaga has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hetfield escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hetfield!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hetfield is staying tight to Matsunaga's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Matsunaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Hetfield misses.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Hetfield misses with a kick to the body.
Hetfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga wants to slow Hetfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot lands for Hetfield.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hetfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Hetfield shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Hetfield's body.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Hetfield strikes.
Matsunaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hetfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hetfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hetfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hetfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hetfield backs up against the cage.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hetfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hetfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hetfield throws out the jab.
Hetfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hetfield under the eye.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Hetfield with a series of wild strikes but Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hetfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga shoots in looking for a takedown but Hetfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsunaga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hetfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga stuns Hetfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hetfield misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hetfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Hetfield jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hetfield. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A nice combination there by Matsunaga.
Hetfield misses with a wild combination.
Hetfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hetfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Hetfield.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Hetfield is out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice head kick!
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hetfield defends it well.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hetfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hetfield lands a really nice looking cross but Matsunaga seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Hetfield moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield tries to counter with a takedown but Matsunaga is quick to defend against it.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Matsunaga.
Hetfield looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsunaga 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
ABW 154 Perez - Uzo
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Putin.
Hetfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hetfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Putin, which made it look bad.
Hetfield scores with a hook.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hetfield manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hetfield!
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hetfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Putin in his tracks.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Hetfield misses.
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Putin connects with a jab.
Hetfield lands a nice shot that snaps Putin's head back.
Putin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Putin misses with a combination
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Hetfield misses.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Hetfield lands a beautiful left hook that drops Putin. Putin tries to recover but Hetfield is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Putin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
After winning the bout, James Hetfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 146 Perez - Jones II
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hetfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hetfield is in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is wriggling around but Hetfield manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Hetfield prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Hetfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pushes Hetfield off but Hetfield dives into side control.
Johnson pushes Hetfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hetfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hetfield controls the position.#T1#
Hetfield misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hetfield content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hetfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson wants to get back to his 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.
Johnson is not content to let Hetfield control the position.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hetfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson tries to escape but Hetfield is in control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hetfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hetfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Hetfield's body.#T3#
Hetfield misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hetfield.
#CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Hetfield up against the cage.#BC#
Hetfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bob Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hetfield counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson keeps control of Hetfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson is leaning against Hetfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hetfield leaning against his opponent.
Hetfield is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4##CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Hetfield in a clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Hetfield is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Oh Hetfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetfield moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Hetfield.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Hetfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that drops Hetfield like a sack of potatoes! Johnson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Johnson!
An out of breath Bob Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ABW 139 Fujiwara - Benavidez
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Hetfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Timmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timmon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hetfield.
We've been hearing reports that Hetfield has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Timmon.
A punch combination from Hetfield misses.
Timmon wants to counter the offense by Hetfield and move into the clinch position.
Hetfield throws a combination that misses
letting Timmon counter with a right hand.
Hetfield scores with a jab to the body.
Hetfield misses with a straight right.
Timmon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a hook. Timmon ducked under it nicely.
Timmon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hetfield swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Timmon has managed to clinch.
Hetfield is trying to push Timmon away but Timmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Timmon scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hetfield wants to break free but Timmon has control.
#T1#
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Timmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hetfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetfield is trying to push Timmon away but Timmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon lands a body shot.
Timmon tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hetfield can't break the clinch.
Timmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Hetfield misses with an uppercut. Timmon saw that one coming.
Hetfield misses with a combination
and Timmon counters with a stiff right hand.
Timmon cracks Hetfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Hetfield is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Timmon has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Timmon.
#BC#
Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Timmon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hetfield.
Hetfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Timmon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hetfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hetfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timmon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Timmon has closed the distance and engaged Hetfield in a clinch.
Timmon digs a right hand underneath Hetfield's ribcage. Hetfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Timmon scores with a shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
Hetfield can't break the clinch.
Timmon tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Hetfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Timmon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow. #T3#
Timmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmon has double underhooks.
Timmon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hetfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Timmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hetfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Braylin Timmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hetfield shoots in for a double leg but Timmon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hetfield throws a nice looking combination but Timmon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timmon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hetfield.
#CL2#
Timmon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hetfield, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hetfield can't break the clinch.
Hetfield is trying to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling him.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Timmon backwards. #BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmon lunges at Hetfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hetfield's hand.
Oh Hetfield 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.
Timmon thuds a left hand into Hetfield's body.
Hetfield misses with an uppercut
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Hetfield tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield is trying to break free.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon digs a right hand underneath Hetfield's ribcage. Hetfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon leaning against his opponent.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmon won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Hetfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hetfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Hetfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmon at a distance.
Hetfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Timmon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Timmon moves out of range.
Timmon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Timmon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hetfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timmon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hetfield misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Timmon counters by clinching up.
Timmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch.
Timmon cracks Hetfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Timmon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hetfield.
Timmon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Timmon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Timmon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Hetfield shoots and misses #CL2#
and Timmon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hetfield has had enough of the clinch but Timmon keeps him there for the moment.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon prevents Hetfield from breaking the clinch.
Timmon keeps control of Hetfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike.
Braylin Timmon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Timmon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield tries to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling the position. #BC#
Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hetfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Timmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Timmon is pushing Hetfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hetfield can't break the clinch.
Hetfield misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon has Hetfield pushed against the cage.
Timmon prevents Hetfield from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hetfield gets tackled into the cage by Timmon. Timmon maintains the clinch.
Timmon has Hetfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hetfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hetfield is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Timmon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmon has double underhooks.
A short left from Hetfield. #T3#
Hetfield is trying to break free.
Hetfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timmon.
Timmon is working Hetfield over against the cage.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon misses with some punches.
Timmon'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.
Timmon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hetfield seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Timmon can turn it around.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Hetfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hetfield tries to circle away but Timmon has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
Timmon scores with a nice head shot.
Hetfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Timmon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield cracks Timmon with an open hand slap.#T4##CL2#
Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Hetfield.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmon has Hetfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hetfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Hetfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmon won't allow it.
Timmon keeps control of Hetfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetfield is trying to push Timmon away but Timmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hetfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James Hetfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hetfield misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Timmon misses.
Hetfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hetfield misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Timmon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Timmon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Timmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Timmon forces Hetfield back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmon is looking to clinch.
Hetfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon slips a jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmon.
Timmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hetfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timmon lands with a cross.
Timmon throws a body punch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield backs away from a small jab... but Timmon lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hetfield crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Timmon with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Braylin Timmon!
During a confident post fight interview, Braylin Timmon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 131
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Timmon as Hetfield shoots in.
Hetfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hetfield has been working on his balance at Holding Cell, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Timmon.
Timmon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hetfield looks to throw the jab but Timmon is out of range.
It seemed like Timmon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Hetfield misses its intended target.
Timmon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hetfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Hetfield misses with a hook
letting Timmon counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hetfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetfield throws an overhand right that lands on Timmon's shoulder, as Timmon tries to avoid the shot.
Timmon throws out a counter right but Hetfield avoids it with no problem.
Hetfield throws out a loose jab but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hetfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Timmon swivels and escapes.
Timmon swings for the body but Hetfield moves out of range.
Timmon's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Timmon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hetfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timmon as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hetfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Timmon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hetfield jabs Timmon right on the nose. Timmon blinks but takes it well.
Hetfield swings widly with a right hand
and Timmon counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Hetfield is rocked!
Hetfield lands a head shot.
Oh Hetfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timmon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Hetfield throws an off balance right hand
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmon stuns Hetfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield looks to land a combination. Timmon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hetfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Timmon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hetfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hetfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Timmon is rocked!
Hetfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timmon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hetfield finish him?#T2#
Timmon looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hetfield lands a right hand from hell, dropping Timmon. Hetfield pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
James Hetfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 125 Ali - Huhrera II
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Paine defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Hetfield instigates a clinch.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Paine.
Paine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Paine.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hetfield has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paine can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Paine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Paine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paine blocking some punches.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paine prevents a body shot from Hetfield. #BC#
Paine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hetfield.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hetfield! But no joy.
Paine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hetfield clinches up with Paine and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hetfield.
Hetfield lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Paine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield staying out of range there.
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paine misses with an uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paine is looking to counter punch.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Paine keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hetfield has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Paine.
Paine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield tries to work over Paine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Paine's head.
Paine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paine tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Paine back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Paine tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Paine back against the cage.
Paine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paine fails to land.
Paine misses with a punch on the inside.
Paine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paine throws a head punch that misses.
Paine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paine lands with a right to the head.
Paine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Paine.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Paine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paine pushes Hetfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
Paine lands with a right to the head.
Paine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Paine.
Paine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a right hand. #BC#
Paine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Paine misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Paine misses its intended target.
Paine throws a body punch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Hetfield is rocked!
Paine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hetfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hetfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Paine finish him?
Paine circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Paine counters with a nice right hand that sends Hetfield toppling to the canvas! Hetfield scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Paine finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Paine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hetfield misses the target.
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paine misses with a hook.#CL2#
Hetfield drives through and clinches with Paine against the cage.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paine backwards.
Hetfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Paine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Paine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paine lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paine. #BC#
Paine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Hetfield takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hetfield's brow.
Paine lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Paine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paine throws a jab when Hetfield was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paine looks to land a left hand but Hetfield moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Hetfield drives through and clinches with Paine against the cage.
Paine lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Paine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Paine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paine lands a jab to the nose.
Paine throws a hook but Hetfield blocks it.
Paine throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paine throws a hook but Hetfield avoids it easily.#KD#
Paine drops Hetfield with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hetfield looks back up at him and smiles so Paine waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CL2#
Hetfield closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paine.
A short left from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Paine tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield misses with a punch to the body.
#KD#
Paine drops Hetfield onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hetfield is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hetfield works on Paine's body with a couple of short punches.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Paine uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Paine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Paine manages to break the clinch.
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paine swings for the body but Hetfield moves out of range.
Paine tries to bum rush Hetfield with a series of wild strikes but Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Hetfield has Paine up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Paine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Paine is having none of it.
Hetfield wants to clinch but Paine slips to the side
and Paine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Paine misses.
Michael Paine is winning the standup battle so far.
Paine throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hetfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hetfield.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Paine is avoiding it.
Hetfield looks to clinch
and Paine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Paine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paine can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Paine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paine blocking some punches.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Paine.
Paine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hetfield can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Paine.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Paine.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paine lands a shot to the body.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Paine. #BC#
Paine manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Paine drops Hetfield with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hetfield looks back up at him and smiles so Paine waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A big left from Paine misses.
A jab from Hetfield does it's job there.#CL2#
Hetfield gets a clinch.
Paine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Paine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Paine on the inside.
Paine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paine creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hetfield with a big uppercut! Hetfield tries to clinch up but Paine pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hetfield to the mat! Hetfield covers up and Paine unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Paine!
After the big win, Michael Paine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Wawelski misses with a head kick.
Hetfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hetfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Hetfield has Wawelski up against the cage in a clinch.
Wawelski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawelski.
Wawelski throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Wawelski.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Wawelski.
I was talking to Wawelski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wawelski trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Wawelski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wawelski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wawelski working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wawelski.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wawelski fails to land. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawelski.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Hetfield blocks it.
Wawelski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hetfield can't find room to land a body shot as Wawelski controls the action.
Wawelski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Wawelski pushes Hetfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield takes a shot to the head.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Wawelski tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Wawelski lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wawelski blocking some punches.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Wawelski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Wawelski.
Hetfield misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski lands a left hand.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wawelski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wawelski fails to land.
Wawelski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski.
Hetfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawelski throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Wawelski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Wawelski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wawelski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Wawelski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Hetfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawelski missing with knees to the body.
Wawelski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetfield tries to throw a body punch but Wawelski avoids it by throwing Hetfield back against the cage.
Wawelski blocking some punches.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wawelski fails to land.
Wawelski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wawelski.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Wawelski working aggressively here.
Wawelski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Wawelski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hetfield lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hetfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Wawelski throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wawelski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wawelski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
#T4#
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wawelski has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wawelski.
Wawelski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wawelski working aggressively here.
Wawelski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wawelski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Wawelski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wawelski trying to land knees to the body.
Wawelski tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wawelski misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Wawelski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Wawelski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosma Wawelski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hetfield tries to clinch but Wawelski is having none of it. #CL#
Wawelski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosma Wawelski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wawelski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetfield digs a right hand into Wawelski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wawelski's gas tank.
Wawelski is leaning against Hetfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wawelski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetfield avoids it.
Wawelski trying to land knees to the body.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wawelski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wawelski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wawelski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Wawelski fails to land.
Wawelski prevents a body shot from Hetfield.
Wawelski pushes Hetfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Wawelski misses with the head strike.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski. #T1#
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Wawelski pushes Hetfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawelski misses with a punch on the inside.
Wawelski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Wawelski digs a right hand into Hetfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hetfield's gas tank.
Wawelski throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Wawelski digs a right hand underneath Hetfield's ribcage. Hetfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Wawelski lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawelski.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Wawelski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hetfield can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Wawelski.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Wawelski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wawelski lands a shot to the body.
Hetfield is breathing heavily.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Wawelski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hetfield is defending well for now.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Wawelski.
Wawelski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetfield.
Wawelski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards. #T2#
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Wawelski.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wawelski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards. #ROC#
Hetfield is rocked!
Wawelski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Wawelski finish him?
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Hetfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
A body shot lands from Wawelski.
Wawelski has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Hetfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawelski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawelski landing knees to the body.
Wawelski pushes Hetfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawelski lands a hook that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Wawelski working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Wawelski lands a hook that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Hetfield takes a shot to the head.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Wawelski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hetfield on the inside.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Wawelski tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wawelski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawelski.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Hetfield blocks it.
Wawelski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Wawelski fails to land.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Hetfield blocks it.
Wawelski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wawelski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Hetfield blocks it.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Wawelski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hetfield.
Wawelski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
Wawelski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield tries to throw a body punch but Wawelski avoids it by throwing Hetfield back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
Wawelski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawelski lands with a light punch inside.
Wawelski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Wawelski.
A hook to the body from Wawelski.
Wawelski pushes Hetfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawelski throws a head punch that misses.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Wawelski missing with knees to the body.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wawelski lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosma Wawelski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wawelski.
A lull in the action here as Wawelski stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hetfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wawelski trying to hold on to Hetfield's head to control him but Hetfield postures up.
#SUB#
Wawelski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wawelski actively working from the bottom here.
Hetfield prevents Wawelski from improving his position.#T1#
Wawelski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hetfield prevents Wawelski from standing back up.
Wawelski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wawelski tries to kick Hetfield off but Hetfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #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.
Wawelski tries to roll over but Hetfield keeps him under control.
Hetfield controlling the pace.
Wawelski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Wawelski wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wawelski feints and as Hetfield raises his hands in defense, Wawelski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hetfield throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hetfield is trying to control the position but Wawelski postures up.
Wawelski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hetfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wawelski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wawelski postures up in Hetfield's guard and throws a big left but Hetfield blocks it.
Wawelski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hetfield is trying to keep Wawelski in close.
Wawelski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hetfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wawelski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hetfield is keeping the position for now.
Wawelski trying to control but Hetfield is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hetfield throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wawelski stopping the sweep attempt from Hetfield.
Kosma Wawelski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wawelski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Wawelski is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wawelski misses the target.#TD#
Wawelski feints and as Hetfield raises his hands in defense, Wawelski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hetfield has control of Wawelski's left arm, preventing Wawelski from doing any damage. #SUB#
Wawelski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wawelski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosma Wawelski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wawelski won't allow Hetfield to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosma Wawelski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wawelski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosma Wawelski!
During a confident post fight interview, Kosma Wawelski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 106 Verygood - Jones
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Hetfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Paine circles away.
Hetfield has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paine is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paine scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Hetfield is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Paine keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Paine lands a big right hand that sends Hetfield crashing to the mat! Paine stays standing though and waves Hetfield back to his feet!
Hetfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Paine finish him?
Paine is stalking Hetfield. Hetfield circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Paine, and it's lights out! Hetfield really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Paine!
After the big win, Michael Paine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
ABW 99 Distacio Jr - Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hetfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hetfield.
Lianjie tries to score a body lock takedown but Hetfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Hetfield has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lianjies head.
Hetfield presses Lianjie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards. #ROC#
Lianjie is rocked!
Lianjie jumps guard but Hetfield stands there with Lianjie around his waist. Lianjie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hetfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Lianjie is still on wobbly legs! Can Hetfield finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hetfield gets through Lianjie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lianjie wants to get back to striking at distance but Hetfield won't allow it.
Lianjie is looking to take this one to the mat.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
Lianjie takes a shot to the head.
Lianjie trying to stall but Hetfield improves his position.
Lianjie seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
Lianjie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hetfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lianjie tries to break the clinch but Hetfield is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield pushes Lianjie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lianjies head.
Hetfield has Lianjie pressed against the cage, preventing Lianjie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
#T3#
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield pushes Lianjie against the cage. Hetfield is working some dirty boxing. Hetfield pushes off with a quick right hook! Lianjie goes down! Lianjie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hetfield moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
After winning the bout, James Hetfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 90 Distacio Jr - Space
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Hetfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hetfield pushes Day up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hetfield has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Day cracks Hetfield with a nice body shot.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Day lands a right hand.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Day breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hetfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Hetfield clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Day on the inside.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hetfield rushes Day and presses him up against the cage.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day blocks a body shot from Hetfield.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day presses Hetfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Hetfield.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Day.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Day lands a hook that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Day digs a right hand into Hetfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hetfield's gas tank.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day. #BC#
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
Day with a nice cross.#ROC#
Hetfield is rocked!
Day throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Hetfield throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Day with a jab.
Hetfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Day finish him?
Hetfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hetfield.
Hetfield seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Day looks to land a left hand but Hetfield moved out of range nicely.
Hetfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Hetfield instigates a clinch.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
A short right from Day on the inside.
Nice body punch from Day.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day lands with a right to the head.
Day scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Day blocks a body shot from Hetfield.
Day presses Hetfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day is leaning against Hetfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hetfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Day.
Day blocks a body shot from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Sunny Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetfield lands a right hand.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hetfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hetfield can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day prevents a body shot from Hetfield.
Day digs a right hand underneath Hetfield's ribcage. Hetfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Day lands a body shot.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Day.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Day lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Day lands a nice uppercut.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Day cracks Hetfield on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hetfield falls backwards against the cage. Day follows up with more strikes that drop Hetfield to his knees. Day keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hetfield! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunny Day!
After winning the bout, Sunny Day thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 80 Scrotum - Dillon
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Nemirov misses.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Nemirov keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield lands a really nice looking cross but Nemirov seems unphased.
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nemirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nemirov misses with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Hetfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hetfield tries to clinch up but Nemirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hetfield slips under a jab.
No joy there for Nemirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Hetfield has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nemirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hetfield at a distance.
#CL#
Hetfield forces Nemirov back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetfield lands a right hand.
Nemirov misses with the head strike.
A short left from Hetfield. #T1#
Nemirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nemirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetfield is leaning against Nemirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hetfield prevents Nemirov from breaking the clinch.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Nemirov cracks Hetfield with a nice body shot.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Nemirov misses with the head strike.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Hetfield.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nemirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Nemirov fails to land.
Nemirov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nemirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield gets through Nemirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Nemirov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Nemirov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Nemirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hetfield finish him?
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nemirov backwards.
Nemirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield throws a big uppercut that drops Nemirov! More strikes from Hetfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nemirov lies dazed against the cage as Hetfield celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
James Hetfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 71 Murhaa - The Crab
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hetfield instigates a clinch.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Pi Fian is working Hetfield over against the cage.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Hetfield blocks it.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pi Fian.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Pi Fian.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Pi Fian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hetfield is defending well for now.
Hetfield can't find room to land a body shot as Pi Fian controls the action.
Pi Fian throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Pi Fian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a body punch.
Pi Fian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pi Fian.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hetfield.
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Hetfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Pi Fian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the head.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Pi Fian pushes Hetfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pi Fian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hetfield misses with a punch to the body.
Hetfield gets through Pi Fian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian scores with a shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian. #T3#
Pi Fian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hetfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pi Fian looking to throw knees to the head but Hetfield is blocking nicely.
Hetfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Pi Fian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Pi Fian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hetfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pi Fian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Hetfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Pi Fian lands a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian pushes Hetfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield presses Pi Fian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pi Fian misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Pi Fian lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Pi Fian lands with a light punch inside.
Pi Fian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pi Fian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Pi Fian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian pushes Hetfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hetfield blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pi Fian misses with a combination
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hetfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pi Fian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pi Fian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Hetfield looks to move away, Pi Fian throws a big counter combo but Hetfield just gets out of the way.
A cross from Pi Fian lands.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Pi Fian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pi Fian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hetfield drives through and clinches with Pi Fian against the cage.
A short right from Pi Fian on the inside. #ROC#
Hetfield is rocked!
A hook to the body from Hetfield.
Hetfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Pi Fian finish him?
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Hetfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Pi Fian.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield. #T1#
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Pi Fian.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Pi Fian misses with a knee to the head.
Pi Fian gets through Hetfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Pi Fian blocking some punches.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pi Fian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pi Fian.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Pi Fian scores with a hook to the body.
Hetfield is breathing heavily.
Hetfield pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pi Fians head.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James Hetfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pi Fian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pi Fian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
#T3#
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pi Fian misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pi Fian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Pi Fian back against the cage.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Pi Fian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pi Fian tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Pi Fian back against the cage.
Pi Fian throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pi Fian.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Pi Fian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pi Fian throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pi Fian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pi Fian motions for Hetfield to come forward. Pi Fian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hetfield throws out a counter right but Pi Fian avoids it with no problem.
Pi Fian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hetfield defending well as Pi Fian loads up on a big left hand.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hetfield rushes Pi Fian and presses him up against the cage.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetfields head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian working aggressively here.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pi Fian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards. #T1#
Hetfield lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hetfield - that landed with a thud.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetfield lands a shot to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Pi Fian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Pi Fian. #T2#
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Hetfield.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pi Fian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pi Fian tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Pi Fian back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield is leaning against Pi Fian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pi Fian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hetfield is defending well for now.#T3#
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Hetfield pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Hetfield gets through Pi Fian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Pi Fian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Pi Fian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Pi Fian's head.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pi Fian's elbow.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Hetfield gets through Pi Fian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Pi Fian seems to have got his legs back now.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hetfield avoids the damage to the body.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pi Fian blocking some punches.
Pi Fian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hetfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plu To Pi Fian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pi Fian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
Plu To Pi Fian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 61
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hetfield closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetfield.
A right handed body shot lands from Hetfield.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
A short left from Hetfield.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Hetfield.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Demitrious Johnson has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
Hetfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Hetfield blocks with his arms.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Hetfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hetfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hetfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Hetfield managing to control the position.
Hetfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Johnson stays in close to Hetfield's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hetfield keeps moving.
Hetfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hetfield working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hetfield works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Hetfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hetfield clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Hetfield works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson jumps guard but Hetfield stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitrious Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Hetfield manages to get underhooks.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetfield is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hetfield cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Hetfield digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Hetfield.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield. #T4#
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetfield digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hetfield gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Hetfield on the inside.
Hetfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demitrious Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hetfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Hetfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
A nice left hand lands by Hetfield.
Johnson is working for takedown but Hetfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hetfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hetfield.
Hetfield pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James Hetfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hetfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitrious Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Hetfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hetfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Hetfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hetfield.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hetfield creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson with a big uppercut! Johnson tries to clinch up but Hetfield pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson to the mat! Johnson covers up and Hetfield unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Hetfield!
James Hetfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 52 Vurny - Bones
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Qui is avoiding it.
Qui throws a big counter combination but Hetfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hetfield is looking to clinch.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hetfield has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Qui is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hetfield is looking to clinch.
Hetfield connects with a jab.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Qui circles away.
#CL#
Qui clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Hetfield on the inside.
Qui has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hetfield after a bit of a struggle.
Hetfield gets through Qui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qui blocks an uppercut.
Qui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qui is looking to break free of the clinch but Hetfield has double underhooks.
Qui is trying to break the clinch but Hetfield is controlling him.#T1#
Qui is looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Qui's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Hetfield.
A short right from Hetfield.
Qui is looking to break free of the clinch but Hetfield has double underhooks.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Qui tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hetfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qui wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Low Qui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Qui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qui blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Hetfield.
#T2#
Hetfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qui wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Qui uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qui.
A nice left hand lands by Hetfield.
A short right from Hetfield on the inside.
Hetfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Qui.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quis head. #T3#
Qui blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Qui.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qui with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Qui blocking some punches.
Qui looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qui.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Qui.
Hetfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hetfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Qui has Hetfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hetfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Qui. #T4#
Hetfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Qui is breathing heavily.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Qui's head.
Hetfield cracks Qui with a nice body shot.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qui takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
That's time! Qui's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Qui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Hetfield clinches up with Qui and pushes him back against the cage.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Qui wants to take the fight to the mat but Hetfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield works on Qui's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Qui works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hetfield has control of Qui's left arm, preventing Qui from doing any damage. #T1#
Hetfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hetfield has his hands on Qui's head, controlling the position.
Hetfield will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hetfield lands a body shot.
Hetfield lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Hetfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hetfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Qui's efforts to push away.
James Hetfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hetfield works on Qui's body with a couple of short punches.
Qui misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hetfield.
A short left from Hetfield.
Qui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Qui is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hetfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hetfield lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield pushes Qui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetfield.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.#T4#
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Qui tries to circle away but Hetfield has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Qui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hetfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Low Qui. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hetfield clinches.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.#ROC2#
Qui is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield 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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Hetfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qui misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Qui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qui backwards.
A short left from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Qui with a big uppercut! Qui tries to clinch up but Hetfield pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Qui to the mat! Qui covers up and Hetfield unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Hetfield!
An out of breath James Hetfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ABW 33 Johnson - Chistov
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Hetfield.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hetfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Hetfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Hetfield avoids the damage to the body.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franco is trying to stall.
Our sources have told us that Franco has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Franco.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hetfield's brow.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Hetfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco is trying to stall.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Hetfield gets an underhook and turns Franco into the cage.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Franco lands an elbow that stopped Hetfield in his tracks for a moment.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Franco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Hetfield.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Hetfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Franco controls his hands.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Hetfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Franco lands with a light punch inside.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Franco looking to stall.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francos head.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Hetfield blocks with his arms.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Franco tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.
Hetfield dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco avoiding damage.
Franco blocking some punches.
Hetfield dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Hetfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Franco.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franco slowing the pace effectively.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Hetfield dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hetfield's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hetfield sprawls and moves away.
Hetfield with a hook.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hetfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco looking to slow down the pace here.
Hetfield lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Franco! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hetfield is unloading with more strikes now! Franco drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
A very excited looking James Hetfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lianjie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hetfield.
Lianjie throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hetfield throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Lianjie moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lianjie jumps guard and drags Hetfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Lianjie uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hetfield seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hetfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lianjie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hetfield tries to clinch up but Lianjie circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Lianjie circles away.
Lianjie tries a head kick but it misses.
Lianjie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lianjie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
#T1#
Hetfield scores with a jab to the head.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
Lianjie unleashes a big counter combination but Hetfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hetfield is looking to clinch.
Lianjie is looking for the big counter here.
Hetfield tries to clinch up but Lianjie circles away and keeps his distance.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Lianjie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lianjie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hetfield checks a leg kick.
Lianjie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hetfield.
Lianjie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hetfield.
Lianjie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hetfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Hetfield moves into the clinch.
Lianjie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Lianjie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Lianjie manages to pull guard.
Lianjie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lianjie is adopting a defensive guard.
Lianjie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Lianjie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Lianjie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lianjie keeping moving, preventing Hetfield from controlling successfully.
Lianjie wants to get back to his feet but Hetfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hetfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lianjie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lianjie is trying to control the position but Hetfield postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Lianjie instigates a clinch.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Lianjie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lianjie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Lianjie circles away.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lianjie misses with a series of wild punches.
Lianjie circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Lianjie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lianjie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lianjie works over Hetfield with some ground and pound from guard.
Hetfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lianjie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie dominated that round.
That's time! Hetfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lianjie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie is having none of it.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie moves out of range.
Lianjie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lianjie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie is having none of it.
Lianjie throws out a counter right but Hetfield avoids it with no problem.
Lianjie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lianjie throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Lianjie throws a body kick that misses
and Hetfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Lianjie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hetfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Lianjie circles away.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lianjie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Lianjie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lianjie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.#CL#
Hetfield closes the distance and clinches.
Hetfield prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Lianjie drags the fight down to the ground.
Lianjie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hetfield is one step ahead there.
Lianjie keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Lianjie working a defensive guard here.
Lianjie wants to stand but Hetfield is controlling the position.
Hetfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lianjie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hetfield stopping the sweep attempt from Lianjie.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
Hetfield moves to clinch but Lianjie breaks away
and Lianjie counters with a two punch combo.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.
Lianjie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hetfield with a body shot.
Li Lianjie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lianjie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Lianjie keeps the fight on the outside.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.#T4#
Hetfield darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Lianjie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hetfield is trying to keep Lianjie in close.
Lianjie connects with a couple of short punches.
Hetfield is trying to control the position but Lianjie postures up.
Hetfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lianjie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lianjie trying to control but Hetfield is working from the bottom.
Hetfield trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lianjie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hetfield with a jab.
Hetfield wants to clinch but Lianjie slips to the side
and Lianjie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hetfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lianjie misses with a low kick.
Hetfield throwing a counter right hand but Lianjie manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lianjie gets a clinch.
Lianjie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hetfield.
Lianjie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hetfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lianjie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lianjie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie moves out of range.
Lianjie throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Lianjie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hetfield struggling a bit here.
Hetfield is trying to escape the position but Lianjie is controlling the position.
Lianjie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lianjie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hetfield wants to control but Lianjie postures up.
Hetfield tries to improve position but can't.
Lianjie working away.
Hetfield is trying to improve his position.
Lianjie wants to stand but Hetfield has his arm trapped. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Hetfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hetfield manages to get back to half guard.
Hetfield wants to control but Lianjie is keeping busy.
Li Lianjie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Lianjie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Lianjie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetfield.
Lianjie blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Lianjie.
Lianjie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Lianjie.
Lianjie is trying to drag Hetfield to the mat but Hetfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lianjie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lianjies head.
Lianjie jumps guard but Hetfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lianjie is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Hetfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Lianjie takes a shot to the head.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Lianjie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lianjie's elbow.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Lianjie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hetfield prevents it.
#TD2#
Lianjie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hetfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lianjie 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Lianjie!
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Chistov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Chistov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hetfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chistov.
Hetfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetfields head.
Chistov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chistov stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chistov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chistov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hetfield or not.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chistov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Chistov.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetfields head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chistov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Chistov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chistov misses with some punches.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetfield.
Chistov blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chistov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chistov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chistov.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
Chistov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chistov fails to land.
Hetfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chistov.
Chistov scores with a shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chistov.
Chistov working aggressively here.
Chistov lands a right hand.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetfield.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike.
Hetfield digs a right hand underneath Chistov's ribcage. Chistov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chistov tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Chistov back against the cage.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chistov.
Chistov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chistov cracks Hetfield with a nice body shot.
Chistov throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Chistov's head.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Chistov.
Chistov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chistov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chistov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
Chistov is stalling here.
Chistov blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Chistov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetfields head.
Chistov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chistov.
A head punch on the inside from Chistov fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chistov.
Hetfield pushes Chistov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chistov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chistov is struggling to control the position.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Chistov digs a right hand underneath Hetfield's ribcage. Hetfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hetfield blocking some punches.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Chistov.
Chistov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chistov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanislav Chistov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hetfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Chistov misses the target.
Hetfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chistov in his tracks.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Chistov moves out of range.
Hetfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chistov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hetfield.
Chistov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hetfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Chistov moves into the clinch successfully.
Chistov tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chistov gets through Hetfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Chistov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Chistov.
A short right from Chistov on the inside. #T1#
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Chistov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chistov's elbow.
Hetfield digs a right hand underneath Chistov's ribcage. Chistov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chistov's elbow.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chistovs head.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Chistov misses with the head strike.
Chistov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Chistov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Stanislav Chistov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chistov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chistov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chistov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chistov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Chistov. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov lands an uppercut.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chistov misses with the head strike.
Chistov scores with a shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocking some punches.
Chistov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Chistov.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Hetfield.
Hetfield gets through Chistov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chistov blocking some punches.
A short right from Hetfield on the inside.
Chistov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov throws a head punch that misses.
Chistov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Chistov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chistov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chistov has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
Chistov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Chistov.
Chistov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chistov leaning against his opponent.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chistov uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chistov gets through Hetfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chistov has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
#T4#
Chistov misses with a body punch.
Hetfield blocking some punches.
Hetfield misses with a body punch.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chistov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov controlling the action here for a moment.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Chistov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Chistov.
Chistov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hetfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chistov.
Hetfield pushes Chistov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chistov is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetfield.
Chistov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Chistov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hetfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hetfield tries to clinch but Chistov moves away
and Chistov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Chistov closes the distance and clinches.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chistov.
The referee calls for Chistov to work.
Hetfield tries to throw a body punch but Chistov avoids it by throwing Hetfield back against the cage.
Hetfield can't find room to land a body shot as Chistov controls the action.
Chistov tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Chistov back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chistov.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hetfield as Chistov tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Chistov.
Chistov misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Chistov lands a left hand.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chistov's elbow.
Chistov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chistov misses with a body punch.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chistovs head.
Chistov lands a left hand.
Chistov misses with the head strike.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike.
Chistov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chistov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Chistov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Chistov stalling against the cage.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chistov.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetfield tries a body shot but Chistov blocks it.
Chistov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Stanislav Chistov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chistov blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chistov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chistov.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Chistov scores with a shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
Chistov throws a head punch that misses.
Chistov just leaning against Hetfield, taking a breather.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Chistov fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Chistov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Chistov.
Hetfield tries to throw a body punch but Chistov avoids it by throwing Hetfield back against the cage.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chistov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield gets through Chistov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Chistov.
Hetfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chistov.
Hetfield can't find room to land a body shot as Chistov controls the action.
Hetfield can't find room to land a body shot as Chistov controls the action.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Chistov blocks a body shot from Hetfield.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chistov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Chistov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Es pulls guard. #SUB#
Es looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hetfield passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Es actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Es looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Es actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Es actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Es makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Es.#SUB#
Es has his foot on Hetfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hetfield works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Hetfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Es looking for a triangle here. Hetfield is fighting it but it looks tight! Es pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hetfield is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Torr Es!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hetfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Hetfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Hetfield seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Hetfield does it's job there.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
Kane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hetfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane throws a counter combo.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Kane is rocked!
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Hetfield finish him?
Hetfield misses with a wild combination.
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane walks straight into a right hand from Hetfield - that's dropped him! Hetfield jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kane from any more punishment! Kane complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Hetfield!
James Hetfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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