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Event:
EMP Divac vs Graves
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Forbes throws a sloppy body shot
and Del Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Forbes misses with a shot to the body
and Del Brophy counters with an inside leg kick.
Del Brophy misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forbes! But no joy.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Brophy counters with a solid body kick.
Del Brophy with a hook.
Del Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Del Brophy swinging wildly here.
Del Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Forbes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Forbes thuds a left hand into Del Brophy's body.
Del Brophy moves away from the strike by Forbes.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Del Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Brophy. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Brophy. Del Brophy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A leg kick checked by Forbes.
Del Brophy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Del Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Brophy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes throws a series of punches but Del Brophy avoids them all with ease.
Del Brophy throws a low kick, looking for Forbes's leg but Forbes calmly moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Forbes.#CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Del Brophy has been cut.#T2#
Forbes swinging wildly here.
Forbes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Forbes scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes cracks Del Brophy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Del Brophy takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Del Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Del Brophy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forbes.
A telegraphed right hand from Forbes misses the target.
Forbes misses with a hook. Del Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Del Brophy throws a big shot that misses.#T3##CL2#
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
Del Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Del Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Del Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Brophy misses the target.
Del Brophy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Del Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Forbes.
Del Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
Del Brophy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Del Brophy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Forbes misses the body punch
enabling Del Brophy to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Brophy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Del Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Del Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Del Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
and Del Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Del Brophy lands a left and a right that send Forbes crashing to the mat, dazed. Del Brophy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Forbes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Brophy throws a big counter combination but Forbes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Del Brophy.#CL2#
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Del Brophy in a clinch.
Del Brophy tries to break the clinch but Forbes is controlling the position.
Del Brophy misses with some punches.
Del Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Forbes controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Del Brophy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Del Brophy is looking to chop away at Forbes's legs.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes 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.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Brophy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forbes takes a swing at Del Brophy's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Brophy misses the target.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
It looked like Del Brophy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Del Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Nice shot by Del Brophy.
Forbes thuds a left hand into Del Brophy's body.
Forbes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Forbes misses with a jab to the body
and Del Brophy counters with an inside leg kick.
Del Brophy connects with a right hand. Forbes shakes it off.
Del Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Forbes misses with a shot to the body
and Del Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Del Brophy lands a leg kick that knocks Forbes off balance momentarily.
Del Brophy is looking to slow Forbes down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Del Brophy.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Brophy.
Forbes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Del Brophy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Forbes counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Ricardo Del Brophy's cut is getting worse.
Del Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forbes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forbes's corner calls for a 1-2. Forbes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Forbes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Forbes ducks down to avoid it.
Ricardo Del Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Brophy is just out of range.
Del Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Del Brophy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Forbes throws a jab when Del Brophy was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Del Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Brophy. That snapped Forbes's head back.
Del Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Forbes is just out of range.
Del Brophy jabs Forbes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Forbes slips a jab from Del Brophy.
Forbes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forbes moves out of range as Del Brophy strikes.#T4#
Del Brophy tries to bum rush Forbes with a series of wild strikes but Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forbes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Forbes clinches.
Forbes can't find room to land a body shot as Del Brophy controls the action.
Del Brophy lands with a right to the head.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Del Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Brophy is trying to break the clinch but Forbes has him pressed against the cage.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Del Brophy.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Del Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Forbes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Del Brophy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Del Brophy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Forbes clinches.
Del Brophy tries a body shot but Forbes blocks it.
Del Brophy lands a right hand.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Forbes controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Del Brophy digs a right hand into Forbes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forbes's gas tank.
Forbes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Del Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Forbes misses.
Forbes blocks a jab.
Del Brophy lunges at Forbes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forbes's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Del Brophy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forbes.
Forbes tries to clinch up but Del Brophy circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forbes.
A swing and a miss from Forbes.
It appears Del Brophy was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
A jab from Forbes misses.
Del Brophy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Del Brophy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Brophy swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
Del Brophy throws a good cross that connects.
Del Brophy misses the body punch
and Forbes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
Del Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forbes can do to turn this around?
Del Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Del Brophy misses with a body punch.
Del Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Del Brophy prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes pushes Del Brophy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Del Brophy.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Del Brophy prevents a body shot from Forbes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Forbes blocking some punches.
#BC#
Del Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Brophy misses with an uppercut.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
and Del Brophy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Del Brophy scores with a jab.
Del Brophy slips under a jab from Forbes.#T3#
Del Brophy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Forbes throws a body punch but Del Brophy moves out of range.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reginald Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Brophy.
Nice cross by Forbes.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Brophy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Forbes tries to clinch but Del Brophy moves away
letting Del Brophy counter with a right hand. #T4#
A big right from Forbes misses.
A lazy left from Forbes finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Del Brophy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Del Brophy is looking to slow Forbes down with leg kicks.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Del Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Forbes misses with a shot to the body
and Del Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forbes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Del Brophy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Brophy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Del Brophy!
Ricardo Del Brophy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Papadopoulos
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Chamba throws a jab but it's blocked by Forbes.
A jab from Forbes misses.
Gilberto Chamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chamba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chamba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chamba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Forbes to score with a decent uppercut.
Chamba lands a right hook to the body.
Chamba punishes Forbes's body with a nice straight punch.
Chamba throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Forbes instigates a clinch.
Forbes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Forbes blocks an elbow strike from Chamba.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chamba throws an elbow but misses.
Forbes blocks an elbow strike.
Chamba working aggressively here.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chamba. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.
Chamba lands an elbow that stopped Forbes in his tracks for a moment.
Forbes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Chamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes lands an uppercut.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forbes avoids a wild elbow strike from Chamba.
Chamba scores with a shot to the side of Forbes's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chamba. #CUT#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Chamba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forbes's defenses.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land.
Chamba misses with an elbow over the top.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Chamba blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Chamba's head.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes cracks Chamba with a nice body shot.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forbes blocks an elbow strike.
Chamba misses with some punches.
Chamba blocks an uppercut.
Chamba lands an elbow inside.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Chamba controls his hands.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Forbes.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chamba lands a damaging elbow.
Chamba lands an elbow that stopped Forbes in his tracks for a moment.
Chamba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Chamba misses with the head strike.
A short right from Forbes on the inside.
Forbes stalling the fight.
Chamba tries to throw a body punch but Forbes avoids it by throwing Chamba back against the cage.
Chamba digs a right hand underneath Forbes's ribcage. Forbes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes lands a body punch.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Chamba blocking some punches.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chamba's elbow.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes blocks the elbow strike.
Chamba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chamba throws an elbow but misses.
Chamba misses with a body punch.
Forbes working aggressively here.
Forbes lands an uppercut.#T4#
Forbes lands a hook that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
A shot in the inside from Chamba.
Chamba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chamba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chamba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Forbes avoids the elbow strike from Chamba, against the cage.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Chamba controls his hands.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
A short right from Chamba.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands a shot to the body.
Forbes avoids a wild elbow strike from Chamba.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes cracks Chamba with a nice body shot.
Chamba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reginald Forbes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reginald Forbes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chamba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forbes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gilberto Chamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chamba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forbes throws out the jab.
Chamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forbes was well out of range. Poor timing from Chamba.
Chamba scores with a punch to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Forbes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chamba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chamba throws a poor cross that misses
and Forbes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
We've been told by Chamba's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chamba takes one on the button.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forbes throws out a counter right but Chamba avoids it with no problem.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Chamba is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba lands a nice shot that snaps Forbes's head back.
Chamba lands a jab.
Chamba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamba.
Chamba takes one to the chin there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chamba.
Chamba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Forbes checks it well.
Chamba misses with a body shot.
Forbes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chamba misses the jab.
Forbes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chamba eats them both and turns towards Forbes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chamba scores with a head kick.
Chamba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forbes. That did some damage!
Forbes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chamba's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chamba wants to clinch.#T2#
Chamba defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Chamba throws a low kick, looking for Forbes's leg but Forbes calmly moves out of range.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Chamba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Forbes, pushing him back against the cage.
Chamba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Forbes avoids a wild elbow strike from Chamba.
Forbes tries a body shot but Chamba blocks it.
Reginald Forbes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Chamba.
Chamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chamba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chamba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chamba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Forbes avoids the elbow strike from Chamba, against the cage.
#T3#
Chamba pushes Forbes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chamba lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chamba fails to land.
Chamba blocks an uppercut.
Chamba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chamba's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Forbes.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.
Forbes lands with a short shot to the head.
Forbes blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chamba.
Chamba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Forbes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Forbes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Forbes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chamba misses with some punches.
#T4#
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chamba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Gilberto Chamba's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chamba.
Forbes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chamba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes blocks an elbow strike.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes lands with a right to the head.
Chamba misses with a body punch.
Chamba misses with the head strike.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chamba's elbow.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes gets through Chamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reginald Forbes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Chamba. Beautiful body shot.
Forbes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses
and Forbes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Forbes wants to clinch up but Chamba keeps it at a distance.
Forbes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chamba counters with a series of strikes. Forbes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chamba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chamba is looking to clinch but Forbes is avoiding it.
Forbes sizes up Chamba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chamba throws a push kick but Forbes slaps the foot to one side.
Forbes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes lands a nice looking body shot.
Forbes misses with a straight left.
Chamba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Forbes just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Forbes throws a shot from downtown. Chamba moves away and avoids it.
Forbes scores with a nice right hand.
Chamba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chamba throws a head kick but Forbes moves out of range.
Chamba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chamba misses with a lunging right hand
and Chamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forbes misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Chamba tries to keep at a distance but Forbes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Chamba controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forbes.
Forbes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forbes.
Forbes takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chamba or not.
Chamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes tries to work over Chamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chamba lands a damaging elbow.
Chamba misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
Gilberto Chamba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Forbes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chamba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forbes's defenses.
Chamba misses with some punches.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chamba lands an elbow just above Forbes 's eye.
Chamba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forbes's defenses.
Chamba scores with a shot to the side of Forbes's head.
Forbes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chambas head.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Forbes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Chamba.
Forbes avoids the elbow strike from Chamba, against the cage.
Chamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chamba lands a damaging elbow.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.
Chamba lands a nice uppercut.
Chamba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chamba.
Reginald Forbes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Forbes working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chamba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Forbes's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forbes.
Forbes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Chamba.
Forbes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Forbes working aggressively here.
Forbes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Forbes lands a hook that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chamba misses with a punch on the inside.
Chamba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chamba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forbes.
Chamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Chamba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Chamba.
Chamba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chamba misses with a punch on the inside.
Chamba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reginald Forbes.
I've got Forbes 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Reginald Forbes!
Reginald Forbes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC83: Thomas v Mumu
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Forbes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Forbes cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Trey Daniels has been cut.
Forbes lands a slapping body shot.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daniels cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
Daniels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Forbes checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Forbes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Forbes cracks Daniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Forbes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daniels.
Forbes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daniels scores with a body shot.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Forbes has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Forbes moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
A cross from Daniels lands.
Forbes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels clobbers Forbes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Forbes wants to clinch.#T1#
Daniels throws a series of punches but Forbes avoids them all with ease.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Forbes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trey Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Forbes dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forbes throws out the jab.
Forbes misses the body punch
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Forbes throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Forbes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Daniels lands a slapping body shot.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Forbes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels dips to his left and cracks Forbes with an uppercut!
Daniels takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Forbes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Forbes throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Forbes walks into a left hand.
Daniels lands a lovely overhand right.
Forbes thuds a left hand into Daniels's body.#T3#
Daniels throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Forbes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels scores with a jab.
Forbes lands an overhand right.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniels misses with a hook
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Forbes scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes lands a right hook to the body.
Daniels looks winded!
Forbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Forbes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forbes.
Forbes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Daniels connects with a right hand. Forbes shakes it off.
Forbes throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
Daniels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daniels throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daniels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels jabs at Forbes's body.
Daniels thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daniels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Forbes momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forbes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Daniels dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daniels is trying to maintain a safe position but Forbes gets an underhook and turns Daniels into the cage.#BC2#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trey Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
Forbes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Forbes back against the cage.
Forbes is looking to control Daniels's arms but Daniels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Forbes has his back to the cage.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land. #T1#
Forbes lands with a short shot to the head.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daniels tries to break the clinch but Forbes is controlling the position.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forbes was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Forbes defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels lands a jab.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Forbes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes moves out of range as Daniels throws a body kick.
Forbes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.#T2#
Forbes throws a sloppy body shot
and Daniels counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels walks into a stiff left hand from Forbes.
Daniels misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Daniels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Forbes throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab.
Forbes clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Forbes.
Forbes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Trey Daniels's cut even more.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Forbes's head.
Daniels scores with a jab.
Daniels misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Daniels cracks Forbes with a good jab.
Forbes throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Daniels cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Forbes scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Daniels finds it's way through Forbes's defenses.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daniels lands a high kick!
Forbes is looking to wear down Daniels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daniels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels throws a right hand that Forbes ducks under and follows up with a left that Forbes also avoids with ease.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forbes.
A jab lands there for Daniels.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Forbes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daniels! But no joy.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forbes tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daniels.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forbes misses with a straight left.
Forbes takes one to the side of the head.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Forbes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Daniels.
Forbes throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daniels throws a low kick, looking for Forbes's leg but Forbes calmly moves out of range.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forbes misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Forbes moves forwards but Daniels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forbes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daniels clobbers Forbes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Forbes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daniels to score with a decent uppercut.
Daniels connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forbes's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Forbes to score with a decent uppercut.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forbes.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
A counter left hand to the body from Forbes misses its target.
Forbes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daniels connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Forbes scrambles back to his feet.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forbes.
Forbes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Forbes throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Forbes's body. Forbes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Daniels.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forbes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daniels wants to land a leg kick but Forbes is out of range.
Forbes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels throws a lazy body kick
and Forbes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels lands an overhand right.#T2#
Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
An attempted straight right counter from Forbes misses the target.
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Forbes blocks a low kick nicely.
Forbes lands with a nice body punch.
Daniels throws a leg kick
and Forbes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniels scores with a nice right hand.
Forbes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Daniels walks into a left hand.
Forbes misses with a jab to the body
and Daniels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forbes thinking.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Forbes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Daniels blocks a jab.
Forbes scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Forbes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daniels doesn't seem phased though.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Forbes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forbes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Forbes's head.
Forbes cracks Daniels with a good jab.
Reginald Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels stuns Forbes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Forbes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Forbes does no damage.
Forbes lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Daniels scores with a jab. Forbes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Forbes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Daniels connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Daniels.
Forbes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daniels.
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forbes's head.
Decent striking displayed by Daniels there.
Forbes scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forbes counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daniels 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Daniels!
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Event:
DARE 78
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Mike throws an overhand right that lands on Forbes's shoulder, as Forbes tries to avoid the shot.
Forbes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Forbes slips a straight right by Mike.
Mike has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Forbes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Forbes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Forbes throws a body punch but Mike moves out of range.
Mike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forbes moves out of range as Mike strikes.
Forbes jabs Mike right on the nose. Mike blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Big Mike has been cut.
Forbes lands with a nice body punch.
Forbes throws a combination that misses
enabling Mike to counter with a crisp jab.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Mike throws a big shot that misses.
Big Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike throws a counter combo.
Mike misses with a shot to the body
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab.
Forbes is looking to wear down Mike with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Forbes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mike.
Mike lands with a cross. #T1#
Mike takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Mike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Mike walks into a left hand.
Mike listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mike moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Forbes, as that shot connected.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mike was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Mike misses with an uppercut. Forbes saw that one coming.
Forbes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mike takes one to the side of the head.
Forbes catches Mike with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike lands with a hook. Forbes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Mike loads up on a big right hand but Forbes slips the punch.
Mike throws a jab when Forbes was well out of range.
Forbes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Jab by Forbes.
A big right from Mike misses.
Forbes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mike.
Forbes connects with a body shot that sends Mike's belly button to the back.#CL#
Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Forbes.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike.
Forbes pushes Mike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forbes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
Forbes just leaning against Mike, taking a breather.
Forbes can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Mike tries to circle away but Forbes has him pinned against the cage.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Forbes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes. #BC2#
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike misses with a wild combination.
Forbes misses with a few strikes there.
Forbes lands a slapping body shot.
Forbes scores with the left hand. Mike knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forbes.#T4#
Forbes ducks right into an uppercut from Mike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Forbes misses the target.
Mike takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Forbes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Forbes throws a hook but Mike blocks it.
Mike is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes throws a shot to the body.
Mike throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Forbes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Forbes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mike throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Forbes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mike.
A cross from Forbes lands.
Forbes throws a shot to the body.
Mike looks winded!
Mike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Forbes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mike takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forbes walks into a stiff left hand from Mike.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mike.
Mike lands a jab-cross combination.
Forbes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mike throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Mike lands a jab to Forbes's midsection.
Reginald Forbes is winning the standup battle so far.
Mike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forbes.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forbes misses with a body punch
and Mike counters with a series of strikes. Forbes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes throws a right hand that Mike ducks under and follows up with a left that Mike also avoids with ease.
Mike takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forbes moves out of range as Mike strikes.
No joy there for Mike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Mike in a clinch.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Forbes working aggressively here.
Mike is trying to break the clinch but Forbes has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forbes manages to avoid it.
Mike throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mike misses with an uppercut
and Forbes counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike missing with a left hand there. Forbes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Mike misses. #CL#
Mike gets tackled into the cage by Forbes. Forbes maintains the clinch.
Forbes gets through Mike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Forbes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Still in the clinch, Forbes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Forbes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Forbes misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mike breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Forbes moves into range and clinches up with Mike.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Forbes gets through Mike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Forbes working aggressively here.
Mike is trying to break free.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Forbes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mike can do to turn this around?
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Forbes tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Forbes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike has had enough of the clinch but Forbes keeps him there for the moment.
Forbes presses Mike against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mike is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Forbes.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes is working Mike over against the cage.
Mike blocking some punches.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.
Forbes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike blocks a body shot from Forbes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Forbes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Forbes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mike doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes works on Mike's body with a couple of short punches.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes lands a left hand.
Reginald Forbes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Forbes lands a nice uppercut.
Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mike is trying to break the clinch but Forbes is controlling him.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forbes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Forbes is leaning against Mike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes gets through Mike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards. #T2#
Mike is trying to break free.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes. #BC2#
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forbes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mike.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mike was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Mike throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike misses with a double jab
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Forbes lands a nice shot to the body.
Forbes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forbes wants to clinch.
Mike misses with an uppercut
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reginald Forbes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Forbes lands a nice hook to Mike's body. Mike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Forbes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mike.
Forbes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mike swings widly with a right hand
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Mike thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mike throws a jab but it's blocked by Forbes.
It looked like Forbes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes digs a good hook to Mike's body.
#T4#
Forbes throws a body punch but Mike moves out of range.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mike manages to avoid it.
Mike might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Forbes misses with a shot to the body
and Mike counters with a left and a right that stings Forbes.
Forbes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Mike. That snapped Forbes's head back.
A jab from Mike misses.
Forbes throwing a counter right hand but Mike manages to avoid it.#CL#
Forbes clinches.
Mike digs a right hand into Forbes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forbes's gas tank.
Forbes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forbes's elbow.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Forbes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Forbes 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Forbes!
Reginald Forbes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Big Mike stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn good fight, ready for the next!'.
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Event:
GPG: 40
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibeabuchi works Forbes's body with a nice hook.
Forbes throws the left hand but Ibeabuchi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibeabuchi misses its target.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibeabuchi misses the jab.
Forbes wants to counter with a clinch but Ibeabuchi pushes him away.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibeabuchi misses with a hook
letting Forbes counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes misses with a wild combination.
Ibeabuchi connects with a jab.#T1#
Ibeabuchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibeabuchi swings widly with a right hand
and Forbes counters with a straight right hand.
Ibeabuchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Forbes finds it's way through Ibeabuchi's defenses.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a body shot.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Forbes instigates a clinch.
Ibeabuchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibeabuchi controls his hands.
#T2#
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forbes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Ibeabuchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibeabuchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibeabuchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Forbes won't allow it.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Forbes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ibeabuchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Ibeabuchi is out of range.
Forbes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Forbes. That snapped Ibeabuchi's head back.
#CUT2#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is getting worse.
Ibeabuchi walks into a stiff left hand from Forbes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Forbes tests Ibeabuchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Ibeabuchi slips the punch.
Forbes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forbes looks to land a left hand but Ibeabuchi moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Forbes clinches up with Ibeabuchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibeabuchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes tries a body shot but Ibeabuchi blocks it.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Forbes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibeabuchi moves away.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forbes scores with a shot to the body.
Ibeabuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
A swing and a miss from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reginald Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.#CL2#
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes works on Ibeabuchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi. #T1#
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Ibeabuchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forbes scores with a hook to the body. Ibeabuchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibeabuchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forbes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forbes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibeabuchi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forbes! But no joy.
Forbes lands with a straight right. Ibeabuchi didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Ibeabuchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.
Forbes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibeabuchi tries to bum rush Forbes with a series of wild strikes but Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibeabuchi throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Forbes misses its intended target.
Ibeabuchi cracks Forbes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forbes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Ibeabuchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibeabuchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forbes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibeabuchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes is breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi throws a one two combo.
Ibeabuchi misses with a body shot.
#T4##KD#
Ibeabuchi lands a left and a right that send Forbes crashing to the mat, dazed. Ibeabuchi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi lands a head shot.#ROC#
Forbes is rocked!
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Forbes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi trying to stall but Forbes improves his position.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike.
Forbes 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 Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibeabuchi, as that shot connected.
Ibeabuchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Ibeabuchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forbes manages to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi misses the body punch
and Forbes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Forbes misses with a body shot
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Forbes misses with a hook to the body
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibeabuchi misses its target.
Forbes throws the left hand but Ibeabuchi avoids the punch easily.
Ibeabuchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Forbes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibeabuchi 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.
Ibeabuchi avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Ibeabuchi thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Ibeabuchi is out of range.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes throws a body punch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range. #CL2#
Forbes clinches.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes gets through Ibeabuchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ibeabuchi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ibeabuchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibeabuchi scores with a shot to the side of Forbes's head.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes lands with a right to the head.
Forbes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forbes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ibeabuchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibeabuchi lands a shot to the body.
Forbes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Ibeabuchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibeabuchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibeabuchi lands a jab to the head.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Forbes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#KD#
Ibeabuchi drops Forbes with a beautiful combination! Forbes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ike Ibeabuchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Ibeabuchi looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibeabuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forbes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ibeabuchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibeabuchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forbes misses the jab.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Forbes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Forbes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibeabuchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Forbes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibeabuchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi scores with a hook to the body. Forbes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Ibeabuchi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ibeabuchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Ibeabuchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the head.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ibeabuchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forbes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ibeabuchi has knocked Forbes down with a huge combo! Ibeabuchi steps away and waves a wobbly Forbes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Forbes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibeabuchi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Forbes seems to have recovered his senses.
Forbes switches off momentarily and Ibeabuchi cracks him with a monster right hand! Forbes topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ibeabuchi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ibeabuchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
GPG 38
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forbes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Forbes defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
Forbes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menshikov moves away from the strike by Forbes.
Nice straight punches there by Menshikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Menshikov.
Forbes scores with a jab. Menshikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Forbes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Forbes defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Forbes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Forbes misses with a shot to the body
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Forbes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menshikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Forbes misses the target.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes lands a glancing blow to the side of Menshikov's head.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes misses with a looping right.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Forbes.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Menshikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Forbes's body.
Forbes throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
#T3#
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
It looks like Forbes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Forbes counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forbes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Menshikov misses.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
Menshikov swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Forbes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forbes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forbes's head.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Menshikov cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Menshikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Forbes backs up against the cage.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Forbes.
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Forbes.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Menshikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Forbes misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes throws an overhand right that lands on Menshikov's shoulder, as Menshikov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forbes's head.
Menshikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menshikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menshikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.#T2#
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forbes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Forbes avoids them all with ease.
Menshikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Forbes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Forbes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forbes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Forbes throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Forbes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a left and a right that stings Menshikov.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Forbes has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Menshikov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov punishes Forbes's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Forbes slips a straight right by Menshikov.#T4#
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menshikov lunges at Forbes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forbes's hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menshikov.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Menshikov with an uppercut!
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Forbes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Menshikov scores with a one two! Forbes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Menshikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Forbes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov.
Forbes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Forbes.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Forbes connects with a body shot.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forbes connects with a looping right hand.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Forbes.
Menshikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Forbes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Menshikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menshikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Forbes's head.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forbes throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov lands a jab to the nose.
Forbes connects with a jab.
Menshikov works Forbes's body with a nice hook.
Menshikov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forbes walks into a straight right hand from Menshikov.
Forbes cracks Menshikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Forbes scores with a nice right hand.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Forbes misses.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menshikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menshikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Menshikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forbes's hands.
Forbes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menshikov counters with a nice body shot.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Forbes ducks down to avoid it.
Menshikov lands a jab to Forbes's midsection.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Forbes moves in looking to clinch but Menshikov pushes him off.
Reginald Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes tries to clinch up but Menshikov circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Menshikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Menshikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Menshikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menshikov! But no joy.
Menshikov cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov scores with a jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forbes throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Menshikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menshikov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
A very excited looking Maxim Menshikov 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:
GPG 31
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Forbes throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Forbes moved out of range nicely.
Pearson throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Pearson lands.
Pearson misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pearson connects with a single shot there.
Pearson lunges at Forbes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forbes's hand.
Pearson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Pearson drops Forbes with a beautiful combination! Forbes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pearson is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Forbes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson knocks out Forbes with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Pearson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Pearson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson 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:
PFF 24w Ribbler vs Goncalves
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Forbes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.#CL#
Forbes rushes Ibeabuchi and presses him up against the cage.
Ibeabuchi tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ibeabuchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Forbes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibeabuchi throws an off balance right hand
and Forbes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi looks to land a left hand but Forbes moved out of range nicely.
Forbes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibeabuchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibeabuchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes connects with a right hand. Ibeabuchi shakes it off.
Ibeabuchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Ibeabuchi misses.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Forbes lands with a hook. Ibeabuchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Ibeabuchi throws a combination. Forbes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibeabuchi throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Forbes throws a jab when Ibeabuchi was well out of range.
Ibeabuchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibeabuchi misses with the combination.
#T3#
Forbes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ibeabuchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibeabuchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
A jab from Forbes does it's job there.#CUT#
That has opened up Ike Ibeabuchi's cut even more.
Ibeabuchi throws a nice looking combination but Forbes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Ibeabuchi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibeabuchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ibeabuchi thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Forbes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Forbes is breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Forbes.
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!#CL#
Forbes clinches up against the cage.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Ibeabuchi gets through Forbes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibeabuchi stalling in the clinch but Forbes improves position.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibeabuchi prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Forbes blocks a body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi blocks a body shot from Forbes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Ibeabuchi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forbes lands a slapping body shot.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibeabuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibeabuchi catches Forbes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibeabuchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes throws a combination that misses
and Forbes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forbes is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Forbes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forbes.#T1#
Ibeabuchi defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Ike Ibeabuchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Forbes moves into the clinch successfully.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibeabuchi controls his hands.
Forbes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
A hook to the body from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch.
Ibeabuchi wants to stall.
Ibeabuchi wants to stall.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
#T2#
Ibeabuchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes 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!
Forbes can't find room to land a body shot as Ibeabuchi controls the action.
Ibeabuchi blocks a body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi misses with a punch to the body.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Forbes.
Ibeabuchi is trying to maintain a safe position but Forbes gets an underhook and turns Ibeabuchi into the cage.
A short left from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Forbes has double underhooks.
Reginald Forbes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land. #BC2#
Ibeabuchi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Forbes clinches up against the cage.
Forbes avoiding damage.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Ibeabuchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forbes throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Forbes misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Forbes moves away from the strike by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes stuns Ibeabuchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibeabuchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
The cut above Ike Ibeabuchi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Forbes lands with a shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Ibeabuchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibeabuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forbes doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Ibeabuchi stuns Forbes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forbes misses with an uppercut
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibeabuchi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Forbes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibeabuchi with a hook.
Forbes needs to keep his hands up - Ibeabuchi had a free shot at his head there.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ibeabuchi has knocked Forbes down with a huge combo! Ibeabuchi steps away and waves a wobbly Forbes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Forbes scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Ibeabuchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Forbes throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ibeabuchi counters with a left to the body.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
As Forbes backs off Ibeabuchi throws a huge counter combo but Forbes manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi stuns Forbes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forbes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Forbes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibeabuchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forbes on the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibeabuchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibeabuchi connects with a body shot that sends Forbes's belly button to the back.
Ibeabuchi swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Forbes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.#T2##CL#
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ibeabuchi tries to throw a body punch but Forbes avoids it by throwing Ibeabuchi back against the cage.
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi tries to stall but Forbes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes tries to work over Ibeabuchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break the clinch but Forbes has him pressed against the cage.
Forbes tries a body shot but Ibeabuchi blocks it.
#T3#
Forbes lands a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibeabuchis head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forbes taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ibeabuchi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ibeabuchi blocking some punches.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes lands with a left to the head.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibeabuchi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ibeabuchi stalling in the clinch but Forbes improves position.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi can't break the clinch.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes presses Ibeabuchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Forbes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Forbes stalling against the cage.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibeabuchi is trying to push Forbes away but Forbes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ibeabuchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Forbes.
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!
Forbes scores with a hook to the body.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break the clinch but Forbes has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.
Forbes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Forbes clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Forbes throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes is looking to counter the offense by Ibeabuchi and move into the clinch.
Forbes scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Forbes avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi lands with a straight right. Forbes didn't see that one coming.
Forbes digs a good hook to Ibeabuchi's body.
#T1#
Ibeabuchi staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibeabuchi! But no joy.
A big right from Forbes misses.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the head.
Forbes connects with the punch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ike Ibeabuchi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reginald Forbes!
Reginald Forbes is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Reginald Forbes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFF 16w Silva vs Hanson
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Naulakko lands a nice looking body shot.
Forbes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naulakko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.#CL#
Naulakko pushes Forbes up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Forbes.
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naulakko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naulakko blocks an uppercut.
Naulakko digs a right hand into Forbes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forbes's gas tank.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike.
Naulakko throws a head punch that misses.
Naulakko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko cracks Forbes with a nice body shot.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Naulakko controls his hands.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Naulakko lands a hook that snaps the head of Forbes backwards. #T1#
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naulakko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko misses with a body punch.
Naulakko prevents a body shot from Forbes.
A short right from Forbes.
Naulakko prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Naulakko blocking some punches.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Forbes can't find room to land a body shot as Naulakko controls the action.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Naulakko.
I was talking to Naulakko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Naulakko throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Naulakko.
Naulakko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Forbes.
Forbes pushes Naulakko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Naulakko is breathing heavily.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naulakko lands a right hand. #T2#
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Naulakko fails to land.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike.
Naulakko looking to slow down the pace here.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Naulakko has Forbes pushed against the cage.
Naulakko misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes tries to work over Naulakko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naulakko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Forbes.
Forbes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Forbes.
Forbes working aggressively here.
Forbes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naulakkos head.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Naulakko is rocked!
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Naulakko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Naulakko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Forbes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naulakko or not.
Forbes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forbes tries to work over Naulakko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Naulakko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes.
Naulakko takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes. #T4#
Forbes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Naulakko with a big uppercut! Naulakko tries to clinch up but Forbes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Naulakko to the mat! Naulakko covers up and Forbes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reginald Forbes!
A victorious Reginald Forbes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFF 14 - Winner vs Forbes
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Forbes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forbes manages to avoid it.
Winner swings widly with a right hand
and Forbes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winner.
Winner misses with an uppercut
and Forbes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winner.
Forbes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Forbes thuds a left hand into Winner's body.
Winner looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Winner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winner misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Winner tries to keep at a distance but Forbes has taken the fight into 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!
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Forbes.
A body shot lands from Forbes.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Forbes is working Winner over against the cage.
Forbes works on Winner's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Forbes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Forbes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Forbes throws a big uppercut that drops Winner! More strikes from Forbes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Winner lies dazed against the cage as Forbes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Forbes!
Reginald Forbes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFF 9 - Forbes vs Turkey
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Turkey with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Forbes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Turkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turkey scores with a hook.#CL#
Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
Turkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes can't find room to land a body shot as Turkey controls the action.
Turkey blocking some punches.
Forbes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turkey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turkey .
A body shot lands from Forbes.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes.
Turkey working aggressively here.
Forbes lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Turkey takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forbes.
Turkey lands a left hand.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Forbes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turkey can turn it around.
Turkey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turkey gets through Forbes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turkey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Forbes.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Turkey .
Forbes lands with a light punch inside.
Forbes tries to work over Turkey 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Turkey 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkey controls his hands.
Turkey pushes Forbes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
Turkey misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turkey .
Turkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Forbes misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forbes.
Forbes lands an uppercut.
Turkey misses with the head strike.
Forbes stalling the fight.
Forbes blocking some punches.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turkey misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turkey .
Turkey stalling in the clinch.
Turkey prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turkey has had enough of the clinch but Forbes keeps him there for the moment.
Turkey working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Turkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Turkey .
Turkey throws an overhand right that lands on Forbes's shoulder, as Forbes tries to avoid the shot.
Turkey throws a hook but Forbes avoids it easily.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forbes throws out a loose jab but Turkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Forbes misses.
Turkey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turkey misses with a hook
and Turkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forbes misses with a straight right.
A big left from Forbes misses. #T4#
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Turkey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Turkey .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes scores with a decent looking hook.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Turkey .
Turkey misses with a hook
and Forbes counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Turkey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkey manages to avoid it.
A cross from Turkey lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forbes misses with a shot to the body
and Turkey counters with a nice body shot.
Wild Turkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Forbes. Forbes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Forbes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Forbes takes a swing at Turkey 's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Turkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to 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 Reginald Forbes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reginald Forbes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Forbes digs a good hook to Turkey 's body.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkey manages to avoid it.
Turkey throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes throws a big counter combination but Turkey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Forbes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Forbes misses the target.
Turkey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turkey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Forbes slips under a jab from Turkey .
Turkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forbes moves away.
Forbes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turkey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forbes scores with a sloppy right hand. Turkey should have avoided that one.
Turkey looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Turkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Turkey tries to keep at a distance but Forbes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Forbes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turkey lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes gets through Turkey 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turkey prevents a body shot from Forbes.
A right hand to the body from Forbes.
Reginald Forbes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Turkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forbess head.
A short uppercut from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Turkey .
Forbes misses with some punches.
Turkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turkey 's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Forbes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Forbes scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turkey .
Turkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turkey prevents a body shot from Forbes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forbes.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turkey backwards.
Turkey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Forbes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turkey tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turkey blocks a body shot from Forbes.
Turkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turkey throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Forbes digs a right hand underneath Turkey 's ribcage. Turkey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turkey 's elbow.
Turkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forbes's elbow.
Forbes lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Forbes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Forbes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Forbes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkey can't find room to land a body shot as Forbes controls the action.
Turkey misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turkey has a couple of punches blocked by Forbes.
Forbes working aggressively here.
Turkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forbess head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forbes.
Forbes lands with a right to the head.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turkey 's elbow.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turkey misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turkey pushes Forbes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turkey misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Forbes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reginald Forbes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forbes.
Some wild striking there from Turkey .
Forbes connects with a body shot that sends Turkey 's belly button to the back.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Turkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild Turkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkey swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Forbes moves into the clinch.
Forbes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Forbes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turkey up against the cage.
Forbes just leaning against Turkey , taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes lands a hook that snaps the head of Turkey backwards.
Turkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkey controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forbes.
Turkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turkey prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Turkey .
Forbes tries to work over Turkey 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forbes tries a body shot but Turkey blocks it.
Turkey is trying to push Forbes away but Forbes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forbes.
Forbes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turkey can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Forbes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Forbes.
A nice left hand lands by Forbes.
Forbes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Forbes digs a right hand underneath Turkey 's ribcage. Turkey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wild Turkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good body shot from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turkey .
Forbes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turkey backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes.
Turkey blocks a body shot from Forbes.
Forbes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turkey backwards. #ROC#
Turkey is rocked!
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turkey is still on wobbly legs! Can Forbes finish him?
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Forbes on the inside.
Forbes lands a body shot.
Forbes dips a shoulder and cracks Turkey with a mighty uppercut! Turkey falls back against the cage and Forbes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Turkey is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Forbes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Forbes!
An out of breath Reginald Forbes 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:
KFC 34: Sideman vs The Reaper
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Forbes, which made it look bad.
Forbes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Forbes as he avoids it easily.
Forbes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machado manages to circle out of the way.
Forbes works Machado's body with a nice hook.
Forbes cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Marcos Machado has been cut.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Reginald Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Forbes! Machado is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Forbes!
A very excited looking Reginald Forbes 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Forbes lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Kozlov closes the distance and pushes Forbes back into the cage.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Kozlov successfully pulls guard.
Forbes stays in close to Kozlov's body and controls the position.
Kozlov wants to sweep here but Forbes controlling him for the moment.
Forbes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlov is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving.
Kozlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Forbes's guard.#T1#
Forbes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kozlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kozlov thows a huge punch but Forbes dodges it nicely.
Kozlov is looking to take a break and control but Forbes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forbes is trying to get back to full guard.
Kozlov is looking to take a break and control but Forbes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forbes can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura but Forbes is defending well.
Kozlov prevents Forbes from improving his position.
Kozlov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kozlov thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Forbes wants to hold on but Kozlov pushes him away.
Kozlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forbes is looking to escape.
Forbes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Forbes tries to hold on but Kozlov pushes him away.
Forbes working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Forbes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Forbes fending off the submission attempt from Kozlov.
Forbes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kozlov looking for the choke from the back.
Forbes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kozlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Forbes lands a right hook to the body.
Vlad Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forbes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kozlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forbes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Forbes has cracked Kozlov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Forbes lands another huge swinging hook and Kozlov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kozlov, before Forbes can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Forbes!
A victorious Reginald Forbes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Forbes misses with a body shot.
A combination from Knob does no damage.
Forbes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob Knob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knob. #CUT#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knob was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Knob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forbes.
Forbes is looking for the big counter here.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Knob fails with a takedown attempt.
Knob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Forbes lands a nice shot that snaps Knob's head back.
A combination from Knob does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knob lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Forbes wants to clinch up but Knob keeps it at a distance.
Knob doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Knob throws a combination. Forbes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knob is breathing heavily.
Knob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forbes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forbes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Forbes looks to move away, Knob throws a big counter combo but Forbes just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forbes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Forbes looks to move away, Knob throws a big counter combo but Forbes just gets out of the way.
Knob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Forbes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Knob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knob.
Some wild striking there from Knob.
Forbes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Good shot there by Forbes.
Forbes digs a good hook to Knob's body.
Forbes throws a lazy right hand but Knob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Forbes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes works Knob's body with a nice hook.
Forbes swinging wildly here.
Knob seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Forbes lands with an uppercut that bounces Knob off the cage and back into range.
Forbes lands a jab to Knob's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Forbes, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#
Knob is rocked!
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knob on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Knob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reginald Forbes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forbes finds Knob's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Knob flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Forbes lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Knob will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reginald Forbes!
After winning the bout, Reginald Forbes 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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