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Event:
ICS 39
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Fortier uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab. Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fortier manages to circle out of the way. Fortier blocks a jab. Fortier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Fortier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fortier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Heavyweight is landing a low percentage of strikes. Fortier thuds a left hand into Heavyweight's body. Fortier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Heavyweight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A swing and a miss from Fortier. Fortier throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot. Heavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Fortier slips the punch. Fortier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heavyweight. That did some damage! Fortier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fortier throws a leg kick but Heavyweight sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fortier getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heavyweight sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Fortier throws a low kick but Heavyweight avoids it. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortier throws a leg kick which misses Heavyweight's front leg but catches the back leg as Heavyweight tries to avoid it. Heavyweight throws a hook but Fortier blocks it. Fortier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heavyweight is looking to counter punch. Heavyweight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortier can pounce on him.
A big right from Fortier misses. Heavyweight lunges at Fortier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortier's hand. Fortier lands the left hand. Heavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Heavyweight looks to land a left hand but Fortier moved out of range nicely. Heavyweight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortier defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight swings for the body but Fortier moves out of range.
Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Samson Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Fortier tries to score with a low kick but Heavyweight moves his leg out of the way. Fortier misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fortier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heavyweight's head backwards. Fortier slips a jab from Heavyweight. Fortier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight. Heavyweight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fortier.#CUT2#Super Heavyweight's cut is getting worse. A combination from Fortier does no damage. A shot to the body from Fortier misses and Heavyweight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Fortier lands a head shot.#CUT2#Super Heavyweight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A big right from Fortier misses. Fortier moves out of range of the strikes. Heavyweight throws a jab when Fortier was well out of range. Fortier throws a wild body kick that Heavyweight sees coming a mile off. Fortier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heavyweight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3# Fortier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head. Heavyweight drops his hands momentarily and Fortier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fortier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortier lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#Jeez, Super Heavyweight's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A bone on bone clash there as Heavyweight blocks the leg kick.
Fortier blocks a jab. Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fortier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heavyweight lands with a nice body punch. #KD# Heavyweight lands a left and a right that send Fortier crashing to the mat, dazed. Heavyweight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fortier is rocked! Fortier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heavyweight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. This has been an exciting period of action! Fortier is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Heavyweight doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Fortier crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Fortier's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! A very excited looking Super Heavyweight 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:
ICS 30
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1# Heavyweight misses the jab.#KD# Heavyweight cracks Monteiro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Monteiro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Heavyweight finish him?
#CUT# It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Monteiro throws a big counter head kick but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heavyweight drops Monteiro with a big left hand! Monteiro is injured, injured bad! Heavyweight jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! A victorious Super Heavyweight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ICS 22
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1# Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Kemp's head but Kemp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ross Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the body and Kemp counters with a nice leg kick. Kemp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kemp is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kemp fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Kemp rushes Heavyweight and presses him up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kemp working aggressively here.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Kemp avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight working aggressively here.
Kemp throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kemp is leaning against Heavyweight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kemp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Kemp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemp prevents Heavyweight from breaking the clinch. Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Kemp blocks an uppercut.
Kemp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Kemp. A nice left hand lands by Kemp.
#CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head. Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kemp's elbow. Kemp misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp cracks Heavyweight with a nice body shot. Kemp lands a shoulder strike. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kemp cracks Heavyweight with a nice body shot. Heavyweight looks winded! Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kemp. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kemp. #T2# Kemp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kemp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kemp lands a body punch. Still in the clinch, Kemp scores with a nice short uppercut. Kemp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kemp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kemp lands a nice uppercut. Kemp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Good body shot from Kemp.
Kemp lands with a left to the head. Kemp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kemp lands a left hand.
Kemp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. A body shot lands from Kemp.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kemp. Kemp scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head. #CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. Kemp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. Kemp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kemp lands on the inside with an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Kemp. A short uppercut from Kemp. #T3# Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch. Kemp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kemp presses Heavyweight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kemp lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kemp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Kemp on the inside. Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Kemp. Kemp scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Kemp on the inside. Kemp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Heavyweight tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kemp lands a body shot. Kemp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT# The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kemp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kemp lands a nice uppercut. Kemp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Kemp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT# Super Heavyweight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Kemp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kemp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# Kemp tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Kemp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Kemp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. #ROC# Heavyweight is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Super Heavyweight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ross Kemp! After the fight, Ross Kemp was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ICS 14
Date: Mar 15, 2020 |
#R1# Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! A counter left hand to the body from Daley misses its target. Heavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daley. Heavyweight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daley sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heavyweight swinging wildly here.
Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daley. A nice side step and Heavyweight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A left lands for Daley.#CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Conor Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavyweight digs a good body shot into Daley's ribs. Heavyweight lands with an uppercut that bounces Daley off the cage and back into range.#CUT2# It looks like Conor Daley has been cut. Heavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daley. A little feinted left hand from Daley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Daley throws a shot to the body.
Daley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Heavyweight lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Daley. Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range. Heavyweight staying out of range there.#T1# Daley throws out a powerful jab. Daley slips a straight right by Heavyweight. Daley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Daley. Heavyweight cracks Daley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Heavyweight swings for the body but Daley moves out of range.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. A big left from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daley moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Daley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Daley misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance. Heavyweight throws a sloppy body shot
and Daley counters with a slapping leg kick. Daley ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Heavyweight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daley.
Daley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Daley 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.
Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Daley counters with an inside leg kick. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Daley lands with a nice body punch. Daley misses with a hook. Heavyweight swings for the body but Daley moves out of range.
Heavyweight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Daley throws a nice inside leg kick. Danga de danga de dang - Daley scores with a four punch combination! Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daley. Heavyweight looks like he wants to counter punch here. Daley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Heavyweight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. Daley throws a poor cross that misses
and Heavyweight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heavyweight cracks Daley with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! During a confident post fight interview, Super Heavyweight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 693
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# St. Georges gets in close and instigates a clinch. Heavyweight blocking some punches.
St. Georges prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. Heavyweight digs a right hand into St. Georges's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St. Georges's gas tank. St. Georges prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. St. Georges takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. I was talking to Heavyweight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. St. Georges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges. St. Georges misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, St. Georges scores with a nice short uppercut. We've been informed that St. Georges has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Nice body punch from St. Georges. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges lands a body shot. A short right from St. Georges. St. Georges lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Heavyweight on the inside. St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. St. Georges lands a body shot in the clinch.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside. Heavyweight tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but St. Georges avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. St. Georges scores with a hook to the body. A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
Good body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle. St. Georges lands a nice uppercut. St. Georges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. A body shot lands from St. Georges.
Heavyweight is breathing heavily. Good body shot from St. Georges.
Heavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Georges. St. Georges lands a left hand.
St. Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heavyweight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. St. Georges digs a right hand into Heavyweight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heavyweight's gas tank. A short uppercut from St. Georges. St. Georges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short uppercut from St. Georges. Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it. A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
#T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Georges. St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
A short right from St. Georges on the inside. #CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. St. Georges lands a hook that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. A body shot lands from St. Georges.
St. Georges's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. St. Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heavyweight. St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage. St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle. Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges. St. Georges gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land. St. Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head. Heavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! St. Georges lands a nice uppercut.#T3# St. Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but St. Georges avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. St. Georges lands with a light punch inside. St. Georges lands a shoulder strike. A right hook to the body lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight takes a shot to the head. St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle. Heavyweight misses with some punches.
St. Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head. St. Georges digs a right hand underneath Heavyweight's ribcage. Heavyweight let out a lung full of air as it connected. St. Georges lands a body shot. St. Georges cracks Heavyweight with a nice body shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. St. Georges stalling.
St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges. St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from St. Georges. #T4# St. Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heavyweight. A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges. St. Georges is working Heavyweight over against the cage. St. Georges digs a right hand underneath Heavyweight's ribcage. Heavyweight let out a lung full of air as it connected. St. Georges lands a body punch in the clinch. Heavyweight takes a shot to the head. St. Georges works on Heavyweight's body with a couple of short punches. St. Georges lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Georges. St. Georges lands with a short head shot on the inside. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
The referee calls for St. Georges to work.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St. Georges dominated that round. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Heavyweight circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# St. Georges clinches. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Heavyweight tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow. St. Georges works on Heavyweight's body with a couple of short punches. Heavyweight prevents a body shot from St. Georges. A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Georges. Heavyweight has had enough of the clinch but St. Georges keeps him there for the moment. St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St. Georges lands a left hand.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage. Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it. St. Georges leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. St. Georges presses Heavyweight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Heavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# St. Georges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, St. Georges scores with a nice short uppercut. St. Georges digs a right hand into Heavyweight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heavyweight's gas tank. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for St. Georges. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. St. Georges lands with a short shot to the head. St. Georges is leaning against Heavyweight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Georges. A short right from St. Georges. St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Georges. St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges lands a hook to the side of the head. St. Georges effectively controlling the action here. St. Georges stalling in the clinch but Heavyweight improves position. St. Georges just leaning against Heavyweight, taking a breather. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as St. Georges controls the action.
Pierre St. Georges seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A right handed body shot lands from St. Georges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! St. Georges lands a shot to the body. St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Heavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Georges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges. A short right from St. Georges. St. Georges lands a body shot. Good body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a body punch in the clinch. St. Georges scores with a nice hook to the head. St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges. St. Georges lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Georges. St. Georges lands a hook that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. St. Georges lands a nice shot to the body. St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
St. Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head. Heavyweight tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges. St. Georges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# Still in the clinch, St. Georges scores with a nice short uppercut. St. Georges lands a shot to the body. St. Georges lands a body shot. St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. St. Georges lands a hook that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. #CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is getting worse. St. Georges gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Georges. A short right from St. Georges. St. Georges trying to stall but Heavyweight improves his position.
St. Georges lands an uppercut. St. Georges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St. Georges lands a nice shot to the body. St. Georges works on Heavyweight's body with a couple of short punches. A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Georges. St. Georges works on Heavyweight's body with a couple of short punches. St. Georges digs a right hand into Heavyweight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heavyweight's gas tank. St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges. A right hook to the body lands for St. Georges.
#T4# St. Georges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. St. Georges digs a right hand underneath Heavyweight's ribcage. Heavyweight let out a lung full of air as it connected. St. Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heavyweight. St. Georges throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
St. Georges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. St. Georges digs a right hand underneath Heavyweight's ribcage. Heavyweight let out a lung full of air as it connected. St. Georges lands a hook that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. St. Georges lands a body shot. St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges lands with a left to the head. St. Georges lands a hook to the side of the head. Stalling in the clinch from St. Georges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges pushes Heavyweight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. St. Georges lands a body punch. St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St. Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# St. Georges scores with a jab. A punch combination from St. Georges misses. Heavyweight misses with a straight left. Heavyweight misses with a right hand #KD2# and St. Georges counters with a crisp right hand that drops Heavyweight! St. Georges lets Heavyweight back up to his feet, looking for a finish! St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Heavyweight misses the target. Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges. This has been an exciting period of action! St. Georges scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Heavyweight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily. St. Georges now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Heavyweight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2# Heavyweight is rocked! Heavyweight on the wrong end of a nice jab. Oh Heavyweight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# Jeez, Super Heavyweight's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1# Heavyweight misses with a few strikes there.
Pierre St. Georges seems to be getting the better of the standup. St. Georges avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight seems to have got his legs back now. Heavyweight dodges the punch combination from St. Georges.
It looked like Heavyweight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. St. Georges tries to clinch there but Heavyweight circles away.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges. Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
and St. Georges counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Heavyweight throws a right hand that misses
#KD2# and St. Georges counters with a nice right hand that sends Heavyweight toppling to the canvas! Heavyweight scrambles and gets back to his feet - can St. Georges finish him?!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Super Heavyweight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pierre St. Georges!
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Event:
ICS 1
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1# Diddlybottom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heavyweight doesn't seem bothered though. #TD# Diddlybottom feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Heavyweight controls Diddlybottom momentarily but Diddlybottom frees himself. Heavyweight is pulling down on Diddlybottom's head. It's preventing any offense from Diddlybottom, at least for the moment. Diddlybottom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Heavyweight can't keep his opponent in guard - Diddlybottom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Diddlybottom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heavyweight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Diddlybottom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heavyweight is just riding it out for now. Diddlybottom eventually gives up the hold. Heavyweight wants to improve his position but Diddlybottom is controlling well.
#T1# Diddlybottom winds up and cracks Heavyweight with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Heavyweight is trying to maintain the position but Diddlybottom is very close to passing his half guard. Diddlybottom wants to free his trapped foot but Heavyweight is holding on for dear life with his legs. Diddlybottom trying to control the action but Heavyweight is working from the bottom. Diddlybottom works his way into full mount! Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Heavyweight tries to lock up and control but Diddlybottom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Diddlybottom controlling his opponent. #T2# Heavyweight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Diddlybottom is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Heavyweight has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Heavyweight! #SUB# Diddlybottom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Diddlybottom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heavyweight defends well. Heavyweight wants to pass the guard but Diddlybottom is keeping the position. Diddlybottom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heavyweight is one step ahead there. #SUB# Diddlybottom throws his legs up looking for a submission but Heavyweight uses it to pass to side control.
#T3# Diddlybottom is trying to control Heavyweight's posture but Heavyweight avoids it. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Heavyweight wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping him busy. Diddlybottom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heavyweight's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Diddlybottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Heavyweight content to control rather than advance. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Diddlybottom is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Diddlybottom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Diddlybottom is trying to maintain the position but Heavyweight is very close to passing his half guard. Diddlybottom is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Heavyweight trying to control the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Diddlybottom is trying to maintain the position but Heavyweight is very close to passing his half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milktoast Diddlybottom dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Heavyweight throws a hook but Diddlybottom blocks it. Diddlybottom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Diddlybottom lands a glancing blow to the side of Heavyweight's head. Diddlybottom shoots for a double leg takedown but Heavyweight sprawls well. He's pushed Diddlybottom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Diddlybottom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavyweight can do to turn this around? Heavyweight jabbing away but nothing is landing. Diddlybottom defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Diddlybottom. Heavyweight does a little dance to reset his feet. Diddlybottom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Diddlybottom takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses. Heavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Diddlybottom slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diddlybottom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away. Heavyweight looks to land a left hand but Diddlybottom moved out of range nicely. Heavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Diddlybottom dives in for a single leg takedown but Heavyweight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1# Diddlybottom thumps Heavyweight with a low kick. Heavyweight scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight punishes Diddlybottom's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2# Heavyweight lands a big right hand that sends Diddlybottom crashing to the mat! Heavyweight stays standing though and waves Diddlybottom back to his feet!#CUT2# It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut. Diddlybottom has his takedown stuffed and Heavyweight scores with a counter punch that sends Diddlybottom to the canvas! Heavyweight smells blood - he's punishing Diddlybottom with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diddlybottom has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Milktoast Diddlybottom had this to say: 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.
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Event:
Pride FC 63
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1# Heavyweight misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaetz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Heavyweight throws a nice looking combination but Gaetz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Heavyweight misses with a straight left. Heavyweight misses with a left hand and Gaetz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Heavyweight throws a sloppy body shot
and Gaetz counters with a slapping leg kick. A jab from Gaetz does it's job there. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Gaetz saw that one coming. Gaetz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Gaetz takes one to the chin there. A swing and a miss from Heavyweight. Gaetz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight. Gaetz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight misses with a right hand and Gaetz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Gaetz is looking to land body kicks. Heavyweight throws a big shot that misses. Gaetz ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Gaetz ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a hook. Gaetz ducked under it nicely. Heavyweight misses with a straight right. Gaetz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Gaetz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight throws the left hand but Gaetz avoids the punch easily. Heavyweight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaetz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heavyweight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaetz. Gaetz obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2# Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaetz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gaetz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heavyweight looks winded! Heavyweight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. Heavyweight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Gaetz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Gaetz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Heavyweight throws a hook but Gaetz blocks it. Gaetz scores with a kick to the midsection. Gaetz throws a front kick that sends Heavyweight stumbling back into the cage. Gaetz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heavyweight will feel that in the morning. Heavyweight takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gaetz works the jab nicely.#CUT# The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3# Heavyweight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Heavyweight tries to move into range but Gaetz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Heavyweight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaetz can pounce on him.
Gaetz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Heavyweight throws a lazy right hand but Gaetz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gaetz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Heavyweight misses with a jab to the body
and Gaetz counters with a nice body kick. Gaetz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A thudding body kick lands there by Gaetz!
Gaetz throws a nice inside leg kick. Gaetz throws a front kick that sends Heavyweight stumbling back into the cage. Gaetz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heavyweight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaetz. This has been an exciting period of action! Gaetz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4# Heavyweight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gaetz. Gaetz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A slapping body kick lands there for Gaetz. Gaetz throws a head kick that Heavyweight semi-blocks.
#CUT# Super Heavyweight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Super Heavyweight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Link Gaetz! Link Gaetz retains his heavyweight title! A very excited looking Link Gaetz 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:
Pride FC 57
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1# Fujimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fujimoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fujimoto cracks a nice hook into Heavyweight's ribs. Fujimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heavyweight lands with an overhand left.#CL# Fujimoto gets a clinch. Fujimoto blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Fujimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight cracks Fujimoto with a nice body shot. Fujimoto lands with a short shot to the head. Fujimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Fujimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Fujimoto scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Heavyweight lands a right hand. Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. Fujimoto misses with some punches.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight tries to circle away but Fujimoto has him pinned against the cage. Fujimoto misses with some punches.
Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujimotos head. Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Fujimoto misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujimoto's elbow. Fujimoto misses with some punches.
Heavyweight gets through Fujimoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fujimoto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fujimoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight wants to break free but Fujimoto has control.
Fujimoto misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land. Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body. Fujimoto takes a shot to the head. Fujimoto is breathing heavily. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land. Heavyweight presses Fujimoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fujimoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Fujimoto's head. Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut. Fujimoto blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head. Heavyweight pushes Fujimoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Fujimoto avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimoto controls the action.
Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch. Fujimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Heavyweight. Heavyweight cracks Fujimoto with a nice body shot. Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short uppercut from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. Heavyweight is working Fujimoto over against the cage. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujimoto's elbow. Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. Heavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fujimoto or not. #T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2# Fujimoto is rocked! Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Fujimoto avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. #KD2# Heavyweight drops Fujimoto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fujimoto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Fujimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Heavyweight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fujimoto with a big uppercut! Fujimoto tries to clinch up but Heavyweight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fujimoto to the mat! Fujimoto covers up and Heavyweight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Super Heavyweight! A victorious Super Heavyweight 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:
Pride 50 LA
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1# Heavyweight misses with a right hand and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight thuds a left hand into Po's body. Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Heavyweight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heavyweight misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heavyweight counters with a right hand to the body. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Po counters with a lovely shot to the body. Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Po was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Po thuds his right hand into Heavyweight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Po sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Heavyweight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. Po bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Po has Heavyweight up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po. Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Po scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike. Heavyweight cracks Po with a nice body shot. Po is breathing heavily. Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Po blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Heavyweight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow. #BC2# Heavyweight manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Heavyweight. Heavyweight circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Po tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Heavyweight wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! During a confident post fight interview, Super Heavyweight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AEW 32
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson. Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut. Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch. Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight. #T1# Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. Pearson is breathing heavily. Pearson prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Pearson blocking some punches.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Heavyweight working aggressively here.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heavyweight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Heavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight lands with a right to the head. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. A knee to the head by Pearson.
#CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight being controlled against the cage. Pearson trying to stall but Heavyweight improves his position.
#T3# Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Heavyweight tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heavyweight presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Pearson working aggressively here.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Pearson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pearson's gas tank. Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards. Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.#T4# Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pearson blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Heavyweight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Pearson wants to clinch. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it. Pearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL# Heavyweight gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch. Pearson lands with a right to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heavyweight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Pearson pushes Heavyweight up against the cage in a clinch. Heavyweight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Pearson's ribcage. Pearson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Super Heavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Heavyweight works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A lazy left from Heavyweight finds it's target.#CUT2# It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut. Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target. Heavyweight lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pearson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Heavyweight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Event:
AEW 26
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Heavyweight misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Heavyweight misses the target. Kuznetcov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuznetcov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. A swing and a miss from Heavyweight. Kuznetcov throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem. Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetcov. Kuznetcov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Heavyweight is landing a low percentage of strikes. Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! Heavyweight looks to land a right hand but Kuznetcov moved out of range. Heavyweight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kuznetcov ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetcov is just out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetcov! But no joy. We've been told by Heavyweight's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kuznetcov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kuznetcov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heavyweight.#T1# Heavyweight throws the left hand but Kuznetcov avoids the punch easily. Kuznetcov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kuznetcov slips under a jab from Heavyweight. Super Heavyweight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Kuznetcov's head but Kuznetcov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heavyweight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD# Heavyweight drops Kuznetcov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuznetcov looks back up at him and smiles so Heavyweight waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Kuznetcov is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Andrey Kuznetcov has been cut. Heavyweight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Kuznetcov tries to get into range but Heavyweight steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kuznetcov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Heavyweight scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! During a confident post fight interview, Super Heavyweight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range. George misses with a straight left. George blocks a jab. George tries to bum rush Heavyweight with a series of wild strikes but Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It looked like Heavyweight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've been told by Heavyweight's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Heavyweight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT# It looks like Tearrius George has been cut. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
George throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heavyweight misses with a straight right. Tearrius George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. George thuds his right hand into Heavyweight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A right-left combo lands from George. Heavyweight misses with a straight right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice jab there from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a straight left. Heavyweight misses with a looping left. Heavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George.#T1# George lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and George counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. George dips down and scores with a jab to the body. George fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
George looks to land a left hand but Heavyweight moved out of range nicely. George throws the kick towards the body but Heavyweight avoids it. George lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heavyweight misses with a looping left. Heavyweight throws a body punch but George moves out of range. George scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Heavyweight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT# That has opened up Tearrius George's cut even more. George pushing out the jab but it's not landing. George blocks a jab. Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! George is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. This has been an exciting period of action! Heavyweight thuds a left hand into George's body. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but George manages to avoid it.#T2# Heavyweight throws a hook but George avoids it easily. George throws a head kick that half lands.
George misses with a few strikes there.
George pushes Heavyweight away with a front kick. George thuds a left hand into Heavyweight's body. A jab lands there for George. George misses with a looping left. Heavyweight throwing a counter right hand but George manages to avoid it. Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A jab from George misses. George lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Heavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Heavyweight catches George with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Heavyweight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3# Heavyweight slips a jab and a cross from George.
A big left from Heavyweight misses. Nice uppercut there from Heavyweight.#CUT# The cut above Tearrius George's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heavyweight connects with a crisp jab. George staying out of range there. George slips a jab from Heavyweight. A good leg kick by George. Heavyweight pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range. A left and a right from George both land. Nice combination. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from George. Heavyweight misses the jab. Heavyweight connects with a crisp jab. #CUT# Tearrius George's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight misses with a shot to the body and George counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Heavyweight misses with a straight left. A jab from George misses. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from George misses and Heavyweight counters with a lovely straight right hand! George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. George ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. George misses with a wild combination.
George throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heavyweight misses with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heavyweight missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. George scores with a hook. George lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. George defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tearrius George dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# George lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. George jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heavyweight takes one to the chin there. Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but George uses good head movement to avoid it. George throws a right hand that Heavyweight ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavyweight also avoids with ease. George looks to land a combination but Heavyweight avoids it well. Heavyweight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Heavyweight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Tearrius George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. George lands a high kick!
George has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Heavyweight throws a hook but George avoids it easily. Heavyweight throws a hook but George avoids it easily. Heavyweight takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Heavyweight looks to land a left hand but George moved out of range nicely. Heavyweight staying out of range there. George lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.#T1# George misses with an uppercut
enabling Heavyweight to counter with a crisp jab. George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight. Heavyweight scores with a nice strike. George rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heavyweight moves out of range and avoids them all easily. George lands with a cross. George ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heavyweight throws a lazy right hand but George sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. George missing with a left hand there. Heavyweight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big left from Heavyweight misses. A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Heavyweight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. George ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heavyweight takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
George throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. George swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
A head kick from George lands but Heavyweight takes it in his stride. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. George dips to his left and cracks Heavyweight with an uppercut! Heavyweight with a nice cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tearrius George's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Graves Vs Tama Ginty
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1# Pearson lands a nice hook to Heavyweight's body. Heavyweight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Heavyweight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Heavyweight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pearson. That one must have hurt. Pearson misses with a looping left. Pearson moves forwards but Heavyweight connects with a nice, crisp jab. Pearson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heavyweight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearson scrambles back to his feet.#CUT# It looks like James Pearson has been cut. Pearson connects with a leg kick. Heavyweight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away. We've been told by Heavyweight's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Pearson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pearson scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pearson finds it's way round the side to connect with Heavyweight's head. #CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Pearson. Heavyweight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pearson throws a hook but Heavyweight blocks it. Heavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Good exchange - Heavyweight coming out on top. Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heavyweight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# Pearson tests Heavyweight's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is getting worse. Heavyweight needs to keep his hands up - Pearson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A punch lands to the side of Pearson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Heavyweight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Are you kidding me?! Pearson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Heavyweight clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Pearson! During a confident post fight interview, James Pearson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Divac
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Good shot there by Heavyweight. Pearson thows a body kick. Heavyweight tries to catch it but that hurt him. Heavyweight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pearson. Heavyweight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pearson finds it's way round the side to connect with Heavyweight's head. #CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Pearson lands with a nice body kick. Heavyweight looks winded! Pearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heavyweight's calf. Pearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heavyweight's hands. Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heavyweight. That did some damage! Pearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pearson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heavyweight is out of range and Pearson settles back down. Heavyweight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson. Heavyweight jabs Pearson right on the nose. Pearson blinks but takes it well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pearson missing with a left hand there. Heavyweight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# A clash of legs there as Heavyweight blocks the low kick. Heavyweight checks a low kick from Pearson. The crowd cheers as Heavyweight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though. Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heavyweight throws out the jab. Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand. Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Pearson half committed to a counter leg kick. Heavyweight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pearson on the side of the head. Heavyweight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heavyweight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Heavyweight scores with the left hand. Pearson knows he should have avoided that one. Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2# Pearson moves out of range of the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target. Heavyweight cracks Pearson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heavyweight misses the jab. Heavyweight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2# It looks like James Pearson has been cut. Pearson misses with a hook to the body
and Heavyweight counters with a left to the body. Heavyweight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Pearson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Heavyweight 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. Pearson wants to slow Heavyweight down by chopping away at his legs. Pearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson needs to keep his hands up - Heavyweight had a free shot at his head there. A big right from Heavyweight misses. Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Heavyweight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pearson can pounce on him.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target. Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson. Heavyweight missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Heavyweight scores with a nice head shot. Pearson thows a body kick. Heavyweight tries to catch it but that hurt him. Heavyweight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pearsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pearson moves away from the strike by Heavyweight. Pearson moves out of range of the strikes. Pearson throws a chopping leg kick but Heavyweight manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss! Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavyweight throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Heavyweight missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pearson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heavyweight just manages to avoid it. Heavyweight tests Pearson's chin there with a solid looking shot. You can see that Heavyweight has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Heavyweight with a body punch. A glancing blow. Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! Pearson throws a low kick, looking for Heavyweight's leg but Heavyweight calmly moves out of range. Pearson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heavyweight to score with a decent uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Heavyweight slips under a jab. Heavyweight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Heavyweight finds it's way through Pearson's defenses. Pearson throws a hook but Heavyweight blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Pearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Heavyweight throws a right and a left that both miss. A low kick from Pearson is predictable there and Heavyweight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heavyweight looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range. Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson. Pearson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Pearson misses with a hook
#CL2# and Heavyweight moves into the clinch. Heavyweight tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pearson digs a right hand underneath Heavyweight's ribcage. Heavyweight let out a lung full of air as it connected. Pearson has Heavyweight pushed against the cage. Pearson 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hook to the body lands for Pearson.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Heavyweight up against the cage. Heavyweight lands with a short shot to the head. Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Pearson on the inside. Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Pearson.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson. Pearson lands with a light punch inside. Pearson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heavyweight is breathing heavily. Pearson tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Pearson.
#BC# Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Super Heavyweight seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight 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. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. #T2# Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand. Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heavyweight. That did some damage! Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Pearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight scores with a punch to the head. Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson. Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Pearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3# Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target. Pearson throwing a counter right hand but Heavyweight manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Heavyweight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heavyweight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearson on the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Heavyweight. Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Pearson throws a big counter combination but Heavyweight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Heavyweight throws a hook but Pearson blocks it. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming. Pearson throwing a counter right hand but Heavyweight manages to avoid it. Pearson looks to throw a body kick and Heavyweight counters with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Pearson counters with a body kick that stops Heavyweight in his tracks momentarily. Heavyweight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pearson.#T4# Pearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heavyweight on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Super Heavyweight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Pearson! A victorious James Pearson 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:
EMP Heavyweight vs IsMore
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# IsMore closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heavyweight quickly recovers to half guard. Heavyweight trying to control but IsMore postures up.
Heavyweight's coaches at Private Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. IsMore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw IsMore working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Heavyweight trying to control but IsMore postures up.
IsMore missing with the ground and pound from half guard. IsMore sitting and controlling from the half guard. IsMore is trying to control the action in half guard but Heavyweight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. IsMore not landing any meaningful shots this time. Heavyweight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. IsMore wants to pass the guard but Heavyweight is defending well. IsMore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. IsMore thows a huge punch but Heavyweight dodges it nicely.
#T1# IsMore prevents Heavyweight from improving his position. Heavyweight wants to control but IsMore is keeping busy.
Heavyweight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heavyweight tries to get out of the position. IsMore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight keeping control of the position. Heavyweight is trying to control but IsMore passes into side control!
Heavyweight is looking to regain half guard here but IsMore keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. IsMore working the ground and pound from side control. IsMore trying to control the action but Heavyweight is working from the bottom. IsMore works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Heavyweight struggling a bit here. IsMore landing a few strikes. #CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is getting worse. Sloppy strikes there by IsMore.#T3# Heavyweight wants to control but IsMore postures up.#SUB2# IsMore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. IsMore tries to advance to mount but can't. Heavyweight is trying to control IsMore's posture but IsMore avoids it. IsMore lands an elbow. #CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. IsMore postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
IsMore misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4# IsMore sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heavyweight is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Heavyweight wants to control but IsMore postures up. IsMore throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. IsMore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavyweight keeps working. IsMore connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heavyweight some visible discomfort.
#CUT2# Jeez, Super Heavyweight's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Super Heavyweight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). More IsMore! After the big win, More IsMore made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 4
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Heavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the cage. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Tower.
Heavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tower lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Tower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head. A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tower scores with a hook to the body. Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch. I was talking to Tower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. This has been an exciting period of action! Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heavyweight walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Heavyweight throws a shot to the body.
Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target. #T1# Tower takes one on the button. Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower thinks about countering with a body kick. Heavyweight looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tower swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tower thinks about countering with a head kick. Tower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target. Tower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nice defenses there by Tower. As Heavyweight looks to move away, Tower throws a big counter combo but Heavyweight just gets out of the way. Heavyweight throws a shot to the body.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Tower appears to be looking for a big counter. Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Tower seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Tower scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2# Heavyweight cracks a nice hook into Tower's ribs. Heavyweight throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it. Tower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it. Tower quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Heavyweight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tower circles away from the clinch attempt and Tower counters with a nice kick to the body. Heavyweight looks winded! Heavyweight takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses. Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower tries to score with a low kick but Heavyweight moves his leg out of the way. Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Tower pushes him away.#CL2# Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Tower drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Tower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heavyweight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Heavyweight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Tower controls Heavyweight momentarily but Heavyweight frees himself. Heavyweight looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB# Tower looking for a guillotine here but Heavyweight defends easily.
Heavyweight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Tower working for a triangle but Heavyweight defends it easily.
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heavyweight controls the pace. 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 Iain Tower will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Heavyweight clinches. Tower presses Heavyweight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tower working aggressively here.
Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Tower backwards. Tower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside. Iain Tower has scored more points in the clinch so far. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower. Tower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight lands a body punch. Tower fails to pull guard.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Tower lands on the inside with an uppercut. Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards. Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Heavyweight lands a body punch. Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. Heavyweight lands with a right to the head. Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head. Heavyweight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head. Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2# Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head. Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Tower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heavyweight lands an uppercut. Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body. Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside. Heavyweight lands a right hand. Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. Heavyweight digs a right hand into Tower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tower's gas tank. Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3# Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Heavyweight on the inside. Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight lands a right hand. Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside. Tower blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Tower.
Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tower gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight presses Tower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
#T4# Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected. Tower blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike. Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight lands a body shot. Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heavyweight lands a right hand. Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower. Tower misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Tower walks into a left hand. Tower is looking to clinch. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heavyweight jabs Tower to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice uppercut lands for Heavyweight. That snapped Tower's head back.
Heavyweight dodges the punch combination from Tower.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the body
and Tower counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Heavyweight is lucky that one didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tower slips under a jab from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a straight left. Heavyweight moves out of range as Tower strikes. Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# A shot to the body from Heavyweight misses and Tower counters with a straight right hand. Tower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight throws a good cross that connects.
Heavyweight closes the distance but Tower moves to the side and Tower counters with a body kick that stops Heavyweight in his tracks momentarily. Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes. Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower moves out of range. #CL2# Heavyweight darts in and clinches Tower up against the cage. Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tower misses with a hook from the clinch. Tower pushes Heavyweight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. A short left from Tower. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tower lands an uppercut. Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Tower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike. Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Tower gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# Tower manages to pull guard.
Heavyweight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Heavyweight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Tower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Heavyweight looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Tower has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heavyweight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Heavyweight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Heavyweight showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Tower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Tower has his foot on Heavyweight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heavyweight works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Heavyweight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heavyweight has managed to get both his arms back between Tower's legs - danger averted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. That's time! Tower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Heavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower. Tower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Heavyweight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Heavyweight pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heavyweight tries to clinch there but Tower circles away.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Tower saw that one coming. Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heavyweight lands with a good body shot. Tower avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tower slips a jab from Heavyweight. Heavyweight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2# Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Tower lands a right hand. Tower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Tower is working Heavyweight over against the cage. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower lands a nice uppercut. Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Tower. Tower lands with a left to the head. Tower lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land. Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Tower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Tower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land. #T2# 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 Tower. Tower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Tower backwards. Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Tower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tower's gas tank. A short uppercut from Heavyweight. Tower misses with some punches.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Heavyweight lands with a right to the head. Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# Heavyweight cracks Tower with a nice body shot. Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch. Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight is working Tower over against the cage. Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut. Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight lands with a light punch inside. Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
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! Tower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2# Tower is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Iain Tower has been cut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower. Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower. Tower seems to have got his legs back now. Tower blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. #TD# Tower decides to pull guard. Heavyweight controlling from the top position. #SUB# Tower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heavyweight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heavyweight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Tower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heavyweight is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that fourth round. 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! #R5# Some wild striking there from Heavyweight.
Tower takes one on the button. Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Super Heavyweight seems to be getting the better of the standup. Heavyweight misses with a left hand and Tower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And Tower counters with a quick kick to the body but Heavyweight blocks it. Tower misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight fails in his attempt to clinch. Tower blocks a jab. Tower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Heavyweight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heavyweight's knee momentarily.#T1# Heavyweight wants to clinch up but Tower keeps it at a distance. Heavyweight is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tower misses with a body kick. Heavyweight moves to clinch but Tower breaks away and Tower counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Heavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower. Heavyweight misses with a looping left. Tower quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2# Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Tower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# A short right from Tower. Tower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Tower misses with a short punch on the inside. Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tower working aggressively here.
Tower blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Tower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch. Tower throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Tower lands a left hand.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heavyweight. Tower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Tower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hand to the body from Tower.
#T3# Tower is working Heavyweight over against the cage. Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heavyweight walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Tower does a little dance to reset his feet. Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away. Heavyweight lands with a shot to the body. Tower throws an off balance right hand
and Heavyweight counters with a nice body shot. Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Tower circles away and keeps his distance. A quick step to the side and Tower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Tower avoids nicely. Heavyweight closes the distance but Tower moves to the side and Tower counters with a straight right hand. Tower throws a lazy right hand but Heavyweight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heavyweight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4# Tower missing with a left hand there. Heavyweight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Heavyweight clinches. Tower lands with a left to the head. Tower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Heavyweight takes a shot to the head. #CUT# The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A quick uppercut on the inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Heavyweight. Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land. Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Tower throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heavyweight walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heavyweight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Heavyweight misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iain Tower. I think Tower has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:48 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Iain Tower! Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iain Tower made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Storm
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1# Heavyweight takes a body punch but keeps moving. Heavyweight misses with a straight left. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Braddock lands a jab to the head.
Heavyweight thuds his right hand into Braddock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight connects with a body shot. Braddock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Braddock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Braddock misses the shot to the body. Braddock looks to throw the jab but Heavyweight is out of range. Braddock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight. Braddock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heavyweight with a body shot. A swing and a miss from Heavyweight. Braddock misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Braddock. Jab from Heavyweight. Braddock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heavyweight. Braddock throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range. Braddock looks to throw the jab but Heavyweight is out of range. Braddock doesn't manage to clinch there - Heavyweight circles away.
Heavyweight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight throws a looping overhand right but Braddock ducks down to avoid it. Heavyweight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Braddock. Braddock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1# Braddock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Heavyweight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Braddock, as that shot connected.
Heavyweight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Braddock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braddock. Braddock looks to throw the jab but Heavyweight is out of range. Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Braddock manages to circle out of the way. Heavyweight takes a swing at Braddock's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Braddock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Braddock looks to land a left hand but Heavyweight moved out of range nicely. Braddock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight throws a series of punches but Braddock avoids them all with ease. Braddock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Braddock. Braddock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heavyweight sees it coming and avoids it easily. A punch lands to the side of Braddock 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braddock throws out the jab. #T2# Braddock misses with a straight left. Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Braddock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Braddock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Heavyweight moves forwards but Braddock connects with a nice, crisp jab. Braddock misses with a lunging right hand
and Heavyweight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Braddock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heavyweight on the side of the head. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Braddock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Braddock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Braddock stuns Heavyweight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Braddock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heavyweight. Braddock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Braddock. Braddock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.#CL# Heavyweight clinches up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. A short right from Heavyweight on the inside. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Braddock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Braddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Braddock can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle. Braddock lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight is working Braddock over against the cage. Braddock looks winded! Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT# It looks like John Braddock has been cut. Braddock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Braddock blocks it.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Braddocks head. Heavyweight pushes Braddock against the cage. Heavyweight is working some dirty boxing. Heavyweight pushes off with a quick right hook! Braddock goes down! Braddock tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Heavyweight moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight 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:
EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 3
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Tower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Heavyweight. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tower tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage. Heavyweight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tower lands a left hand.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Tower. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Tower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
Tower swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Tower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1# A punch combination from Heavyweight misses. Tower throws a body kick that misses. Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower moves out of range. Tower is looking to counter with a body kick. Tower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.#CL2# Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches. Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Tower scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Tower. Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside. Tower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tower scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head. Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Tower lands with a short punch from 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! Heavyweight lands a body shot. I was talking to Tower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Tower pushes Heavyweight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Tower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Tower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tower pushes Heavyweight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tower gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside. Heavyweight lands a body shot. Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight is working Tower over against the cage. Tower is breathing heavily. Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower. Tower throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Tower breaks from the clinch.
Heavyweight misses with the combination.
#CL2# Heavyweight gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tower tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower. Tower is leaning against Heavyweight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tower lands a shot to the body.#T4# Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tower stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short right from Tower on the inside. #BC# Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circle momentarily. Tower darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heavyweight. Crunch! Tower slams his shin into Heavyweight's torso. Tower scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tower misses the jab. Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick misses from Tower. Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heavyweight. Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Heavyweight drives through and clinches with Tower against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Super Heavyweight will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Heavyweight closes the distance looking to clinch and Tower counters with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Heavyweight lands a slapping body shot.
Tower throws a body kick that misses. #CL2# Heavyweight moves into the clinch successfully.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Tower blocking some punches.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head. Super Heavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Tower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it. Tower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Tower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Tower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight is looking to clinch. A little feinted left hand from Tower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A shot to the body from Heavyweight misses and Tower counters with a stiff right hand. Heavyweight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range. Heavyweight looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tower feints and then cracks Heavyweight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heavyweight down. Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tower. Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heavyweight. Tower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tower looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Tower does a little dance to reset his feet. A counter left hand to the body from Tower misses its target. Heavyweight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tower rather than just go for the knockout. Heavyweight wants to clinch and Tower counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tower takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Tower counters with a big head kick but Heavyweight shrugs it off. Tower misses the shot to the body. Heavyweight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Heavyweight walks into a straight right hand from Tower.#CUT# The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Tower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heavyweight to score with a decent uppercut. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tower counters with a right hand to the body. Heavyweight is breathing heavily. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
#KD# and Tower counters with a series of strikes that sends Heavyweight to the canvas! Tower follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! Tower trying to control but Heavyweight is working from the bottom. #SUB# Tower drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tower jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Heavyweight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Tower looking to pass the guard. Heavyweight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tower. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# Tower trying to control but Heavyweight is working from the bottom. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Heavyweight is trying to control the position but Tower postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A left lands for Heavyweight. Tower defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. Tower looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Super Heavyweight will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight'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. #R3# Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. Heavyweight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tower. Heavyweight looks to clinch and Tower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Heavyweight misses the body punch enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab. Tower scores with the left hand. Heavyweight knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT# Super Heavyweight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Super Heavyweight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iain Tower! Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iain Tower made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald
Date: Dec 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Heavyweight clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Heavyweight pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range. McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Heavyweight drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
#BC2# McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heavyweight throws out the jab. Some wild striking there from Heavyweight.
McDonald wants to counter with a clinch but Heavyweight pushes him away. Heavyweight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heavyweight duly obliges. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heavyweight at a distance.
McDonald swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Heavyweight moves out of range as McDonald strikes. Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDonald manages to circle out of the way. McDonald misses with a wild body shot. Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.#T1# McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight. A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Heavyweight slips under a jab. Heavyweight throws a combination that misses and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body. McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Heavyweight misses the target. Heavyweight misses the jab. McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Heavyweight's head. Heavyweight swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
#CL# Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. McDonald takes a shot to the head. McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
#T2# Heavyweight has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Heavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut. Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Heavyweight tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from McDonald. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling him. McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow. #T3# McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head. McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
McDonald tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2# McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Heavyweight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. McDonald misses with a wild body shot. McDonald misses with a right hand and Heavyweight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heavyweight throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range. Heavyweight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2# McDonald closes the distance and clinches. McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #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! Heavyweight defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand. McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Heavyweight clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage. McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McDonald's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches. McDonald looks winded! Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Heavyweight. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. 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 Super Heavyweight will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heavyweight with a body shot. Heavyweight lands a jab to McDonald's midsection. McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heavyweight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heavyweight drops McDonald with a huge uppercut! McDonald drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Heavyweight is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! An out of breath Super Heavyweight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.
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Event:
IFC81: S.Heavyweight v Impaler
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Impaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Impaler moves away. Impaler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heavyweight throws out the jab. Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Impaler scores with a sloppy right hand. Heavyweight should have avoided that one. #CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.#CL# Heavyweight has Impaler up against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Impaler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Impaler's ribcage. Impaler let out a lung full of air as it connected. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Impaler controls his hands.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Impaler blocks it.
#TD2# Impaler pulls guard. Heavyweight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Impaler is looking for a triangle but Heavyweight pushes his legs off easily.
Heavyweight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Heavyweight showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Impaler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heavyweight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Heavyweight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Impaler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Impaler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL inform us that Impaler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Heavyweight showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Heavyweight wants to control from the top but Impaler keeps moving. #T3# Heavyweight stays in close to Impaler's body and controls the position. Impaler wants to sweep but no luck. Heavyweight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Impaler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Heavyweight slips a straight right by Impaler. Impaler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heavyweight thinking. #T4# Heavyweight throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range. Impaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heavyweight lands with a cross. #CUT# It looks like Vladimir Impaler has been cut. Impaler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Impaler throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heavyweight swings and misses with a shot to the body and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Impaler scores with a nice strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Heavyweight misses with a double jab
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight lands a jab to Impaler's midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Impaler will probably get the nod. 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# Heavyweight throws a jab when Impaler was well out of range. Heavyweight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Heavyweight slips a jab from Impaler.#CL# Impaler gets tackled into the cage by Heavyweight. Heavyweight maintains the clinch. #TD2# Impaler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Heavyweight uses from the top position. Heavyweight showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1# Heavyweight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Impaler is on top in guard.
#REVB# Impaler wants to pass the guard but Heavyweight is keeping the position. Heavyweight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Impaler on the ground. Heavyweight controlling Impaler's posture. Heavyweight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Heavyweight wants to sweep but no luck. Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Impaler from controlling successfully. Heavyweight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice defenses there by Heavyweight. Heavyweight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A good leg kick by Impaler. Heavyweight takes a swing at Impaler's ribcage but misses. #T3# Impaler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight. Impaler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight lands with a shot to the body. Heavyweight moves out of range as Impaler strikes. Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight tries to counter by clinching up but Impaler breaks away and moves out of range. Impaler misses with a wild body shot. Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Impaler is avoiding it.
Impaler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the body
and Impaler counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Heavyweight wants to clinch and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Heavyweight misses with a left hand and Impaler counters with a lovely shot to the body. Heavyweight throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Impaler counter with a right hand. Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Impaler circles away and keeps his distance. A solid leg kick lands there for Impaler.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a shot to the body and Impaler counters with a straight right hand. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Heavyweight pushes Impaler up against the cage in a clinch. Impaler blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Impaler manages to break the clinch.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Impaler 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! #R3# Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Impaler circles away and keeps his distance. Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Impaler. Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Heavyweight closes the distance but Impaler moves to the side and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Impaler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Impaler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Impaler misses with a body shot
and Heavyweight counters with a right hand to the body. Heavyweight misses with the combination.
#T1# Impaler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heavyweight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Impaler does a little dance to reset his feet. Heavyweight misses the jab. Heavyweight throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight backing away here, and Impaler unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Heavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Impaler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Impaler sizes up Heavyweight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Heavyweight tries to clinch enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# A shot to the body from Heavyweight misses and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand. Heavyweight scores with the left hand. Impaler knows he should have avoided that one. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Impaler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slow jab from Impaler misses its intended target. #CL# Impaler gets tackled into the cage by Heavyweight. Heavyweight maintains the clinch. Impaler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Impaler lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Impaler breaks the clinch.
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3# Heavyweight misses with a straight left. A jab from Impaler misses. Impaler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heavyweight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heavyweight staying out of range there. Heavyweight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Heavyweight cracks a nice hook into Impaler's ribs. Impaler digs a good body shot into Heavyweight's ribs. Impaler takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL# Heavyweight has Impaler up against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Impaler controls his hands.
#T4# Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Impaler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Heavyweight is leaning against Impaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Impaler avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight cracks Impaler with a nice body shot. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Impaler takes a shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Super Heavyweight did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Heavyweight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Impaler avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Impaler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heavyweight.
Impaler swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight. Vladimir Impaler seems to be getting the better of the standup. Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut. Impaler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight tries to clinch but Impaler moves away and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight digs a good body shot into Impaler's ribs. Impaler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC# Impaler is rocked! Impaler is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1# Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heavyweight misses the body punch and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut. Impaler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away. Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Impaler. Heavyweight misses with a jab to the body
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Impaler right on the button. Impaler goes down! Heavyweight follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Heavyweight gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! Super Heavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC 76: S.Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Heavyweight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heavyweight. Bell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heavyweights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Bell misses. Heavyweight appears to be looking for a big counter. Nice cross by Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Heavyweight lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bell throws a shot from downtown. Heavyweight moves away and avoids it. Heavyweight is looking to counter the offense by Bell and move into the clinch. Bell throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range. Heavyweight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bell manages to circle out of the way. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range.#CL# Heavyweight moves into the clinch successfully.
Bell throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Bell blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Bell looking for a takedown. #BC2# Bell manages to break the clinch.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Heavyweight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bell avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
#T2# Bell misses with a jab to the body
and Heavyweight counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bell. Heavyweight with a body punch. A glancing blow. Heavyweight takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bell. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight lands with a cross. #T3# Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away. Heavyweight looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well. Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
Bell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Heavyweight!
Heavyweight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Heavyweight works Bell's body with a nice hook. A shot to the body from Bell misses letting Heavyweight counter with a right hand. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it. Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab. #CL2# Bell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heavyweight, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2# Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Heavyweight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Heavyweight is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
Bell throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center. Heavyweight is looking to wear down Bell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Heavyweight takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bell misses with a hook. Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Super Heavyweight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Heavyweight throws a right hand that misses
and Bell counters with a lovely shot to the body. Heavyweight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Bell misses with a hook. Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bell. Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Heavyweight throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range. Bell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Bell has Heavyweight up against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Bell. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Bell blocks it.
Bell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Bell.
Bell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Bell.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
Bell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. No joy there for Heavyweight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heavyweight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bell shoots in for a takedown but Heavyweight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Super Heavyweight is winning the standup battle so far. Nice body punch from Bell. Bell shoots in for a takedown but Heavyweight shows good takedown defense. Heavyweight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bell. Bell circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Heavyweight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Heavyweight wants to clinch up but Bell keeps it at a distance. A countering left hand to the body from Bell misses.#T2# Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it. Bell lands a lovely overhand right. Bell lands with a nice body punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heavyweight digs a good hook to Bell's body.
Bell misses the jab. Heavyweight misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Bell drives through and clinches with Heavyweight against the cage.
Bell tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Bell back against the cage. Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Bell prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight working aggressively here.
Bell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heavyweight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bell can turn it around. Bell lands a shot to the body.#T3# Bell digs a right hand into Heavyweight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heavyweight's gas tank. Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Bell lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Bell manages to break the clinch.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside. Heavyweight throws an overhand right that lands on Bell's shoulder, as Bell tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Heavyweight tries to keep at a distance but Bell has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. #BC2# Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Heavyweight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Bell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bell digs a good body shot into Heavyweight's ribs. A combination from Heavyweight does no damage. #T4# Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range. Bell moves forwards but Heavyweight connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight lands with a straight right. Bell didn't see that one coming. Bell throws a body shot but no joy. Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range. Bell ducks right into an uppercut from Heavyweight. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Bell. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heavyweight misses with the combination.
Heavyweight slips a straight right by Bell. A shot to the body from Heavyweight misses and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Bell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Bell takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses. Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1# Bell tries for a takedown but Heavyweight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Heavyweight with a nice cross. Heavyweight swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
#CL# Heavyweight pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch. Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Doug Bell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
A short right from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards. Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short left from Heavyweight. Heavyweight gets through Bell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Heavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Bell prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Bell blocks it.
#T2# Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Bell tries to break free but Heavyweight pushes him back against the cage. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Bell tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Bell back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Heavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut. Bell swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bell or not. Bell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bell misses with a body punch.
Bell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bell prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Bell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight tries to work over Bell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Heavyweight pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards. Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Bell blocks it.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Heavyweight cracks Bell with a nice body shot. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight pushes Bell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head. #ROC# Bell is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him? Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell seems to have recovered his senses. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Bell. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Bell blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.#BC2# Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heavyweight thuds a left hand into Bell's body. Heavyweight steps in with a hook that catches Bell right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Heavyweight follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bell looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! Super Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC 71: Murha v S.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Murha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heavyweight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance. Heavyweight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Murha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# Heavyweight rushes Murha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A right hand to the body from Murha.
#BC# Murha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murha looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range.#CL2# Heavyweight closes the distance and pushes Murha back into the cage. Murha lands a right hand. Murha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside. Murha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Murha blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. #T1# Murha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Heavyweight's coach down at Private Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murha is breathing heavily. Murha blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Murha lands with a right to the head. Murha stalling.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Murha's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Murha. Murha is looking to control Heavyweight's arms but Heavyweight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murha has his back to the cage. #T2# Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight cracks Murha with a nice body shot. Murha throws a head punch that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Murha prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight pushes Murha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight presses Murha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Heavyweight lands a body shot. A short right from Heavyweight on the inside. Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhas head. Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight works on Murha's body with a couple of short punches. Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Murha blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Murha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heavyweight lands a body punch. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Murha's head. Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Heavyweight tries to work over Murha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Murha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murha's gas tank. Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight works on Murha's body with a couple of short punches. Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle. A quick uppercut on the inside from Heavyweight. #ROC2# Murha is rocked! Heavyweight creates a bit of distance and cracks Murha with a massive left hook! Murha crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Heavyweight stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight is the new super heavyweight champion! Super Heavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC 68: Heavyweight vs Choo
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Heavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Coco slips the punch. Coco throws a looping overhand right but Heavyweight ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Heavyweight rushes Coco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Heavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coco, pushing him back against the cage. Heavyweight tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Coco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Heavyweight slips a straight right by Coco. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coco, as that shot connected.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Coco - just one landing. Coco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Coco. Coco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heavyweight connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT# It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coco was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Coco is trying to counter with his kicks. Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Coco. #T1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Heavyweight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coco was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Coco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Coco scores with the left hand. Heavyweight knows he should have avoided that one. Sloppy strikes from Coco. Those never looked like landing. Heavyweight avoids the head kick by Coco.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Coco moves out of range.
Coco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coco. Heavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Coco throws an off balance right hand
and Heavyweight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coco. Heavyweight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Coco misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A solid body kick from Coco. #T2# Nice body punch from Heavyweight. The fighters circle momentarily. Heavyweight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Coco thuds a left hand into Heavyweight's body. Heavyweight jabs at Coco's body. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Heavyweight has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Heavyweight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coco connects with a nice looking jab.
Coco throws a right hand that Heavyweight ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavyweight also avoids with ease. Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body. Coco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Coco looks winded! Heavyweight misses with a combination
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heavyweight throws a hook but Coco avoids it easily. Coco misses with a hook
and Heavyweight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3# Heavyweight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A bone on bone clash there as Heavyweight blocks the leg kick.
Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coco manages to circle out of the way. Coco ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. A jab from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Coco misses with a double jab
and Heavyweight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Coco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavyweight. A telegraphed right hand from Coco misses the target. Coco misses with a body punch
enabling Heavyweight to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more. Heavyweight lands a nice hook to Coco's body. Coco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Coco scoring well with a low kick there.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coco counters with a left to the body. #T4# A big right from Coco misses. #CL# Heavyweight rushes Coco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Coco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC# Heavyweight breaks from the clinch.
Coco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A cross from Coco lands. Heavyweight moves away from the strike by Coco. Coco feints and then cracks Heavyweight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heavyweight down. Heavyweight misses with a looping right. Coco misses with a head kick.
Heavyweight throws a hook but Coco blocks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heavyweight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coco. Coco walks into a jab. Coco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT# The cut above Fanta Coco's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Coco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 Super Heavyweight will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Coco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coco counters with a one-two to the body. Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Coco is just out of range. Coco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Coco slips a jab and a cross from Heavyweight.
Super Heavyweight is winning the standup battle so far. Coco misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Heavyweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Coco misses with the head strike.
Coco takes a shot to the head. Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Coco. Coco tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Coco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heavyweight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coco can turn it around. A head punch on the inside from Coco fails to land. Coco misses with a body punch.
Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Heavyweight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. Heavyweight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Coco misses with a jab to the body
and Heavyweight counters with a right hand to the body. Heavyweight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Coco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Coco moves out of range.
Heavyweight closes the distance but Coco moves to the side and Coco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight is looking to wear down Coco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Heavyweight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Coco misses with a wild body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Coco swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Heavyweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2# Coco manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Heavyweight sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! Heavyweight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coco's hands.#CUT# Fanta Coco's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Coco swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Coco lands a nice looking body kick. Coco moves away from the strike by Heavyweight. Coco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL# Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Heavyweight misses with some punches.
#BC2# Coco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heavyweight moves in looking to clinch but Coco pushes him off. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Coco saw that one coming. Coco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coco.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coco! But no joy. Coco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heavyweight 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.#T3# A big left from Heavyweight misses. Coco takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses. Heavyweight moves in looking to clinch but Coco pushes him off.#CL# Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches. A right handed body shot lands from Coco.
#BC# Heavyweight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heavyweight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Heavyweight closes the distance looking to clinch and Coco counters with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight throws a series of punches but Coco moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Coco.
Coco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Coco scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Coco scores with a decent looking hook.#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! Coco avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Coco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
A jab from Coco finds it's way through Heavyweight's defenses. Coco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Coco does a little dance to reset his feet. Coco throws a big counter head kick but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem. A slapping body kick lands there for Coco. A big left from Coco misses. Heavyweight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Coco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Coco avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Coco lands a slapping body shot.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coco connects with a nice looking jab.
Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coco throws out the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco 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# Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! A big left from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight throws an off balance right hand
letting Coco counter with a right hand. Heavyweight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heavyweight's knee momentarily. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coco moves away. Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Coco. Coco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heavyweight. That did some damage! A nice leg kick lands there from Coco. Coco avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Coco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Heavyweight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Coco is avoiding it.
Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heavyweight misses with a left hand and Coco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##CL# Heavyweight gets a clinch. A short right from Coco on the inside. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Coco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heavyweight or not. #BC2# Coco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heavyweight is looking to clinch. Coco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coco thows a body kick. Heavyweight tries to catch it but that hurt him. Heavyweight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coco. Heavyweight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coco moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Coco swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Coco. #T2# Heavyweight pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heavyweight throws a hook but Coco blocks it.#CL# Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Coco breaks the clinch.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch. Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Coco throws a right hand that Heavyweight ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavyweight also avoids with ease. Coco misses with a double jab
and Coco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Heavyweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Coco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Coco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coco misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
#T3# Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Coco's ribcage. Coco let out a lung full of air as it connected. Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Heavyweight manages to break the clinch.
Heavyweight will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Coco moves away from the strike by Heavyweight. #CL# Heavyweight pushes Coco up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Heavyweight cracks Coco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Coco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fanta Coco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC 65: Choo vs Jones
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1# Heavyweight takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses. Heavyweight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Thompson throws out a leg kick but Heavyweight moves out of range and Thompson only half commits. Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Heavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it. Heavyweight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.#CUT# It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut. Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heavyweight. Heavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Heavyweight misses with a left hand and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Heavyweight manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses. Thompson slips a jab from Heavyweight.#T1# Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That kick from Thompson tenderised Heavyweight's leg. Heavyweight is trying to keep his angry face on. Heavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight. Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heavyweight. That did some damage! Heavyweight misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Heavyweight throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily. Heavyweight is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it. Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away. Heavyweight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thompson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2# Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Heavyweight ducks down to avoid it. Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Heavyweight walks into a left hand. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Thompson connects with a leg kick. Heavyweight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw. Heavyweight cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs. Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson. Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.#T3# Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Heavyweight looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well. Thompson throws a hook but Heavyweight blocks it. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range. Thompson feints a counter leg kick. Heavyweight looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well. Thompson misses with a leg kick. Thompson wants to slow Heavyweight down by chopping away at his legs. Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Thompson avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. A big right from Thompson misses. A counter left hand to the body from Heavyweight misses its target. Thompson defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Heavyweight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heavyweight 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. Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thompson misses with a shot to the body #CL# and Heavyweight counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
#BC# Heavyweight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses. A big right followed by a crushing left from Heavyweight knocks Thompson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Super Heavyweight! Our winner, Super Heavyweight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC 61 Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1# Bell misses with the combination.
Bell 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. Bell lands with a shot to the body. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Bell avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bell! But no joy. Bell lands a body shot.
Heavyweight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bell dodges the punch combination from Heavyweight.
Bell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Heavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Bell counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Heavyweight clinches up with Bell and pushes him back against the cage. Heavyweight can't break the clinch.
#T1# Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Bell's ribcage. Bell let out a lung full of air as it connected. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bell's elbow. Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Bell breaks from the clinch.
Bell connects with a body shot that sends Heavyweight's belly button to the back. Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bell stuns Heavyweight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A jab from Bell does it's job there. A big left from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it. Heavyweight misses the jab. Heavyweight cracks Bell with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2# Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heavyweight misses with a straight left. Bell misses the shot to the body. It looked like Heavyweight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A big left from Bell misses. Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heavyweight lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Heavyweight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bell ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.#TD2# Bell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bell advances position into side control!#T3# Bell trying to control the position but Heavyweight is working away. Sloppy strikes there by Bell. Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavyweight keeps working. Bell working away. Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavyweight keeps working. Bell working away. Bell misses with the ground and pound. Bell trying to control the position but Heavyweight is working away. A lull in the action here. Bell wants to control but Heavyweight is keeping him busy. Heavyweight is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bell is looking to take a break and control but Heavyweight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heavyweight is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Bell working the ground and pound but Heavyweight is defending the strikes. Bell staying calm. Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavyweight keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Bell dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bell misses the shot to the body. #CL# Heavyweight rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bell misses with a hook. Heavyweight ducked under it nicely. Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Bell slips a straight right by Heavyweight. A nice side step and Bell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A combination from Heavyweight does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bell's head. A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Bell tries to bum rush Heavyweight with a series of wild strikes but Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Bell tries to keep at a distance but Heavyweight has taken the fight into the clinch. Bell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heavyweight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot. Heavyweight slips a straight right by Bell. Heavyweight throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease. Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heavyweight at a distance.
Bell swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Heavyweight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bell. Heavyweight throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range. Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Bell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Bell with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Donk. Heavyweight catches Bell right on the button with a cross. Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.#CL# Heavyweight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bell tries to circle away but Heavyweight has him pinned against the cage. Bell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Heavyweight keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bell is trying to force a seperation but Heavyweight has the dominant position. Bell tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
#T3# A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Bell is breathing heavily. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards. Bell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Heavyweight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heavyweight connects with a single shot there. Heavyweight wants to clinch. Heavyweight jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance. A swing and a miss from Heavyweight. Some wild striking there from Heavyweight.
Doug Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bell manages to circle out of the way. Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance. Bell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heavyweight with a body shot.#CL# Bell gets tackled into the cage by Heavyweight. Heavyweight maintains the clinch. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heavyweight prevents it.
Super Heavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Bell. Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bell is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage. Bell tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heavyweight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Heavyweight has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bell is trying to break free. Bell is looking to break free of the clinch but Heavyweight has double underhooks. Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bell throws a series of punches but Heavyweight moves out of range. Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Heavyweight throws a jab when Bell was well out of range.#CL# Heavyweight clinches up against the cage. Heavyweight lands a right hand. Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bell struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
#BC2# Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight takes one on the button. Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heavyweight tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it. Bell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Bell looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# Bell misses with a straight right. Bell scores with a one two! Heavyweight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bell misses. Bell slips a jab and a cross from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight fails in his attempt to clinch. Heavyweight lands a jab to Bell's midsection. Heavyweight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Heavyweight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Bell scores with a hook to the body. Heavyweight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Heavyweight pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Heavyweight keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Heavyweight can't break the clinch.
Bell is looking to break free of the clinch but Heavyweight has double underhooks. Super Heavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Heavyweight breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Heavyweight. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bell misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Heavyweight moves into range and clinches up with Bell.#BC# Heavyweight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Heavyweight swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
It seemed like Bell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Heavyweight misses with a looping right. Heavyweight tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bell counters with a lovely shot to the body. Heavyweight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Bell saw that one coming. Heavyweight tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range. Heavyweight lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range. A jab from Bell misses. Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell. Bell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4# Bell jabs at Heavyweight's body. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it. Heavyweight moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off. Heavyweight misses with a hook. Bell ducked under it nicely. Heavyweight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Heavyweight moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bell can't break the clinch.
Bell tries to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling the position. Bell blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. #BC2# Bell breaks from the clinch.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Super Heavyweight. I think Heavyweight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Heavyweight! After winning the bout, Super Heavyweight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFC 58 Heavyweight vs Nekele
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Heavyweight throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it. Heavyweight lands a jab to Nekele's midsection. Heavyweight takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses. Nekele tries a quick counter leg kick but Heavyweight is wise to it. Nekele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heavyweight lands with a shot to the body. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nekeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight digs a good hook to Nekele's body.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Heavyweight checks the leg kick. Heavyweight throws a hook but Nekele blocks it. Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a leg kick. Heavyweight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Heavyweight was not able to check. Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavyweight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT# It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nekele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2# Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nekele counter with a right hand. #CL# Heavyweight darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nekele misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
#BC2# Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heavyweight throws out the jab. Nekele only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3# Heavyweight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a jab to the head.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele. Nekele follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Heavyweight fails to land with a series of punches.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight lands with a nice body punch. Nekele moves out of range of the strikes. Heavyweight cracks Nekele with an open hand slap.#T4# Heavyweight swings and misses with a shot to the body and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heavyweight throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nekele throws a half hearted mid kick. As Nekele tries to get set, Heavyweight tries to push him back and clinch up but Nekele manages to avoid the attempt. Nekele misses with an uppercut
enabling Heavyweight to counter with a crisp jab. No joy there for Heavyweight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy. Heavyweight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nekele under the eye. Heavyweight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD# Heavyweight lands a left and a right that send Nekele crashing to the mat, dazed. Heavyweight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Nekele is rocked! Heavyweight avoids the head kick by Nekele.
Heavyweight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated 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. #R2# Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight backing away here, and Nekele unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Heavyweight sizes up Nekele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nekele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Heavyweight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around? Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nekele. That's going to slow Heavyweight down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it. A jab from Heavyweight misses. Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heavyweight. Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1# Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the body
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Nekele scores with a jab. Heavyweight acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Heavyweight moves out of range as Nekele throws a body kick.
A big right from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight misses with a right hand and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Heavyweight 's knee. Nice defenses there by Nekele. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy. Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Nekele takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice body kick from Nekele. Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away. Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nekele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nekele lands with a right hand. Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nekele shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3# A punch combination from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a leg kick. Heavyweight tries to clinch but fails miserably and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight is looking to wear down Nekele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Nekele slips a straight right by Heavyweight. It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Heavyweight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A big left from Heavyweight misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nekele.#T4# Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nekele. Nekele is looking to chop away at Heavyweight's legs. A counter left hand to the body from Heavyweight misses its target. Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL# Heavyweight has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a good, hard body kick but Heavyweight shrugs it off. Heavyweight takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses. A good leg kick by Nekele. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naiki Nekele 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. 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# Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nekele lands with a cross. Heavyweight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Heavyweight misses with a straight right. Heavyweight getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick. Heavyweight looks to clinch and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nekele goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Heavyweight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heavyweight. Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heavyweight.#T1# Nekele tries to move into range but Heavyweight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Heavyweight scores with a sloppy right hand. Nekele should have avoided that one. Nekele staying out of range there. Heavyweight takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is getting worse. Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Super Heavyweight is winning the standup battle so far. Heavyweight throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Heavyweight missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand. Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nekele drops his hands momentarily and Heavyweight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2# Nice uppercut there from Nekele. Heavyweight misses with a combination
letting Nekele counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nekele slips a straight right by Heavyweight. Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Nekele lands a lovely overhand right. Heavyweight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Heavyweight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick. Heavyweight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Heavyweight swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Heavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Nice straight punches there by Heavyweight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heavyweight. Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes. Heavyweight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nekele throws a wild body kick that Heavyweight sees coming a mile off. Heavyweight checks a low kick from Nekele. Heavyweight throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range. #T4# Heavyweight scores with a hook. Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele misses with a right hand #CL# and Heavyweight counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside. Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight clearly takes 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! #R4# Heavyweight misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele. Heavyweight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat.
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight stuns Nekele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A big right from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nekele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nekele takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Heavyweight misses. It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# Heavyweight moves into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nekele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nekele. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow. #T2# Heavyweight tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Heavyweight is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks. Nekele swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight has had enough of the clinch but Nekele keeps him there for the moment. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch but Heavyweight keeps him there for the moment.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight. Heavyweight wants to break free but Nekele has control.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Heavyweight misses with a left hand letting Nekele counter with a right hand. Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw. Nekele throws out a powerful jab. Heavyweight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nekele. Heavyweight throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot. Nekele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nekele thumps Heavyweight with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Naiki Nekele 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Nekele ducks right into an uppercut from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Heavyweight looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range. Heavyweight on the wrong end of a nice hook. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Nekele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heavyweight on the side of the head. Nekele scores with a sloppy right hand. Heavyweight should have avoided that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Heavyweight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a leg kick. Heavyweight misses with a right hand and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Heavyweight was not able to check. Heavyweight misses with a two punch combination.
Nekele is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL# Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Heavyweight has taken the fight into the clinch. Nekele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heavyweight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nekele can turn it around. Super Heavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele. #BC2# Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Nekele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heavyweight checks it well. Nekele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nekele tried to score with a low kick but Heavyweight checks it. Heavyweight moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab. Nekele is looking to chop away at Heavyweight's legs. Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Heavyweight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3# Heavyweight tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range. Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Nekele misses with a hook. Heavyweight ducked under it nicely. #CL# Heavyweight clinches. #BC2# Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet. Heavyweight swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses. Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4# Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Danga de danga de dang - Heavyweight scores with a four punch combination! Heavyweight lands the left hand. Heavyweight scores with a jab to the body. Nekele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a good, hard body kick but Heavyweight shrugs it off. Heavyweight misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Naiki Nekele. I think Nekele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Naiki Nekele! Naiki Nekele is the new super heavyweight champion! In his post fight interview, Naiki Nekele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IFC 54 Heavyweight vs Rasputin
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Rasputin moves into the clinch.#BC# Heavyweight breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Heavyweight tries to keep at a distance but Rasputin has taken the fight into the clinch. Rasputin lands a body shot. Heavyweight cracks Rasputin with a nice body shot. Rasputin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heavyweight's efforts to push away. Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards. Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Rasputin. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Rasputin scores with a shoulder strike. Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage. Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage. Heavyweight is trying to push Rasputin away but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rasputin lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.#BC# Heavyweight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heavyweight swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rasputin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heavyweight throws out the jab. #T1# Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heavyweight paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Heavyweight swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasputin. Heavyweight tries to counter by clinching up but Rasputin breaks away and moves out of range. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it. Rasputin tries to clinch letting Heavyweight counter with a right hand. Rasputin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heavyweight in his tracks. Heavyweight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Heavyweight misses with a looping right. Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heavyweight paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rasputin connects with a right hand. Heavyweight shakes it off. Heavyweight looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range. Heavyweight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2# Heavyweight swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin moves in looking to clinch but Heavyweight pushes him off. Heavyweight tries to counter by clinching up but Rasputin breaks away and moves out of range. A big left from Rasputin misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight sets himself, and Rasputin steps forward looking for the clinch! Heavyweight avoids it this time. Rasputin wants to clinch and Heavyweight counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut. Rasputin lands with a nice body punch. #CL2# Rasputin takes the fight into the clinch. Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight is trying to break free. Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heavyweight is trying to push Rasputin away but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head. Rasputin prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight tries to work over Rasputin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasputin throws a head punch that misses. Rasputin cracks Heavyweight with a nice body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rasputin. Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Rasputin. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land. Rasputin blocking some punches.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin. Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body. Rasputin has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight working hard to break the clinch. A hook to the body from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Rasputin tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigori Rasputin will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Rasputin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heavyweight stuns Rasputin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Heavyweight blocks a jab. A swing and a miss from Heavyweight. Jab, jab by Rasputin - just one landing. Rasputin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Heavyweight lands with a cross. Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range. Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Heavyweight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rasputin wants to clinch up but Heavyweight keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight misses the jab. Rasputin tries to counter by closing the distance. Super Heavyweight is winning the standup battle so far. Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heavyweight paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heavyweight is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1# Rasputin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rasputin closes the distance looking to clinch and Heavyweight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rasputin thinking. Rasputin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head. Rasputin thows a left - swing and a miss! Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away. Rasputin slips under a jab. Heavyweight lands with a shot to the body. #CL2# Rasputin forces Heavyweight back against the cage and clinches. Grigori Rasputin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut. Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Heavyweight lands a right hand. Heavyweight is trying to break free. Rasputin misses with a body punch.
#T2# Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasputins head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight gets through Rasputin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heavyweight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Rasputin. Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. Rasputin misses with some punches.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Rasputin lands a left hand.
Rasputin digs a right hand underneath Heavyweight's ribcage. Heavyweight let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Heavyweight tries to work over Rasputin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rasputin lands with a left to the head. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin. A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land. Heavyweight lands with a short shot to the head. Rasputin misses with the head strike.
A short left from Rasputin. Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. A short uppercut from Rasputin. Rasputin misses with some punches.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head. Rasputin throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Rasputin cracks Heavyweight with a nice body shot. Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. This has been an exciting period of action! Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land. Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head. #BC# Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Rasputin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heavyweight on the side of the head. Rasputin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Heavyweight throws the left hand but Rasputin avoids the punch easily. Rasputin tries to counter with a clinch but Heavyweight shakes him off and moves away. Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot. An attempted straight right counter from Heavyweight misses the target. A slow jab from Rasputin misses its intended target. Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes. Rasputin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heavyweight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grigori Rasputin 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# A big right from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight misses the jab. Heavyweight throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet. Rasputin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heavyweight doesn't seem bothered though. Grigori Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Rasputin moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land. Rasputin misses with some punches.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
#BC# Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Heavyweight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1# Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rasputin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rasputin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Heavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it. Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Heavyweight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rasputin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Rasputin wants to clinch up but Heavyweight keeps it at a distance. Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rasputin tries to clinch up. Heavyweight is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Heavyweight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rasputin is looking to clinch. Heavyweight cracks Rasputin with a right hand to the side of the head. Rasputin cracks Heavyweight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Heavyweight swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasputin. Heavyweight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2# Rasputin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Heavyweight scores with a hook. Rasputin tries to clinch but Heavyweight is having none of it. Rasputin tries to clinch there but Heavyweight circles away.
#CL2# Rasputin instigates a clinch. Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land. Heavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rasputin or not. #T3# Heavyweight digs a right hand into Rasputin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rasputin's gas tank. Heavyweight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Heavyweight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heavyweight is trying to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling him. Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Rasputin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Heavyweight is working Rasputin over against the cage. Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rasputin. Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight presses Rasputin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards. #ROC# Rasputin is rocked! Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rasputin is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him? Heavyweight creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rasputin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rasputin drops to his knees and Heavyweight pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! An out of breath Super Heavyweight 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:
IFC 50 Tower vs Heavyweight
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Heavyweight pushes Tower up against the cage in a clinch. Tower misses with a body punch.
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight stands there with Tower around his waist. Tower gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Tower is breathing heavily. A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
#T1# Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head. A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tower is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage. Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Tower. A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tower has had enough of the clinch but Heavyweight keeps him there for the moment. Tower lands a right hand. A short left from Tower. A frustrated look appears on Tower's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! Tower pushes Heavyweight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Tower misses with a short punch on the inside. Heavyweight is working Tower over against the cage. Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight won't allow it.
Tower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Heavyweight lands an uppercut. Tower has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Iain Tower has been cut. Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Heavyweight lands an uppercut. Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards. #T3# Tower throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. A short right from Tower on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight. Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected. Heavyweight cracks Tower with a nice body shot. Heavyweight lands a right hand. Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow. Tower can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
#TD# Tower pulls guard effortlessly. Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heavyweight controls the pace.#T4# Tower keeping full guard, as Heavyweight tries to pass. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tower trying to control the position.
Heavyweight controlling from the top position. Heavyweight looking to pass the guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Heavyweight sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower moves out of range. Tower tries to land a front kick but Heavyweight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Good standup being displayed there by Heavyweight as he connects with a hook. Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Heavyweight misses with a looping right.#CL2# Heavyweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right from Heavyweight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Tower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heavyweight to keep the fight standing.#T1# Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Heavyweight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower. Tower tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Heavyweight gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tower is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Super Heavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Heavyweight blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.#TD# Tower ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Heavyweight sitting in guard here, content to control. Heavyweight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Heavyweight wants to pass the guard but Tower is keeping the position.#SUB# Tower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heavyweight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# Heavyweight postures up.
Heavyweight content to stall in guard here. Heavyweight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard. Heavyweight content to stall in guard here. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Heavyweight has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3# Heavyweight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Super Heavyweight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Heavyweight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tower is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2# Heavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight. Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tower trying to stall but Heavyweight improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower. #T4# Tower is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Tower pulls guard. Heavyweight's corner is telling him to maintain position. Heavyweight tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard. Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heavyweight controls the pace. Heavyweight won't allow Tower to sweep him here. Heavyweight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Tower looking for a sweep. Not yet Tower, not yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Heavyweight trying to control the position from guard on top but Tower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower. Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Heavyweight digs a good hook to Tower's body.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tower slips a jab and a cross from Heavyweight.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it. Tower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Decent striking displayed by Heavyweight there.#CL2# Heavyweight closes the distance and pushes Tower back into the cage. Tower working aggressively here.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Tower. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tower lands with a right to the head. Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heavyweight gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tower lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Tower backwards. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tower lands a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower. Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage. Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight. A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower. Heavyweight lands a body shot. Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. Tower throws a head punch that misses. Tower looking to stall.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tower fails to pull guard.
Heavyweight lands a body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow. Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2# Tower is rocked! Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower. Tower seems to have got his legs back now. Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
A short left from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a body punch. Heavyweight cracks Tower with a nice body shot. Heavyweight digs a right hand into Tower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tower's gas tank. Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tower. Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. #T4# Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action! A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Heavyweight dips a shoulder and cracks Tower with a mighty uppercut! Tower falls back against the cage and Heavyweight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tower 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 - Heavyweight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight is the new super heavyweight champion! Super Heavyweight 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:
IFC 47 Heavyweight V Seventeen
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Heavyweight connects with a right hand. Seventeen shakes it off.#CUT# It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut. Heavyweight moves out of range as Seventeen strikes. Android Seventeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Heavyweight. Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seventeen moves away. Seventeen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Heavyweight blocks it well. Seventeen throws a right hand that Heavyweight ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavyweight also avoids with ease. Seventeen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Seventeen looks to land a right hand but Heavyweight moved out of range. Heavyweight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seventeen .
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Seventeen - that will leave a mark!
Seventeen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heavyweight ducks right into an uppercut from Seventeen . We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Seventeen misses with a series of wild punches.
Heavyweight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Seventeen . That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heavyweight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Seventeen - the referee stops the clock and Heavyweight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Seventeen . Heavyweight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Seventeen connects with a leg kick. Heavyweight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seventeen . Heavyweight shrugs it off though. Seventeen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Seventeen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heavyweight.#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Seventeen dodges the punch combination from Heavyweight.
It seemed like Seventeen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Seventeen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Heavyweight avoids the body shot from Seventeen .
Heavyweight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! Seventeen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL# Heavyweight clinches up with Seventeen and pushes him back against the cage. Heavyweight presses Seventeen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Seventeen looks winded! A short left from Heavyweight. 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! Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. Heavyweight has Seventeen pressed against the cage, preventing Seventeen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Heavyweight lands with a light punch inside. Seventeen is looking to break free of the clinch but Heavyweight has double underhooks. #T2# Heavyweight lands with a right to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Seventeen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage. Heavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Heavyweight cracks Seventeen with a nice body shot. Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards. Heavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight works on Seventeen 's body with a couple of short punches. Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Heavyweight. A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body punch. #T3# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight works on Seventeen 's body with a couple of short punches. Heavyweight digs a right hand into Seventeen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seventeen 's gas tank. Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head. Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards. #CUT# That has opened up Android Seventeen 's cut even more. Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Seventeen can't break the clinch.
Seventeen working hard to break the clinch. Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling him. Good body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Seventeen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seventeen 's gas tank. A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling him. Heavyweight lands a body shot. Heavyweight lands with a right to the head. Heavyweight pushes Seventeen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. This has been an exciting period of action! Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight is leaning against Seventeen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Seventeen takes a shot to the head. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT# The cut above Android Seventeen 's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Heavyweight cracks Seventeen with a nice body shot. Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Seventeen 's ribcage. Seventeen let out a lung full of air as it connected. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike. Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seventeen . The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards. Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that 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. #R2##CL# Heavyweight gets a clinch. A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Seventeen 's ribcage. Seventeen let out a lung full of air as it connected. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Heavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seventeen or not. Seventeen wants to get back to striking at distance but Heavyweight won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards. Heavyweight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seventeen can do to turn this around? A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seventeen or not. A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. #CUT# Android Seventeen 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Seventeen is breathing heavily. Heavyweight lands an uppercut.#ROC# Seventeen is rocked! Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body. Seventeen is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him?#T1# A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Seventeen seems to have recovered his senses. A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
#KD# Heavyweight drops Seventeen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Seventeen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Android Seventeen 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Final
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1# Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fury tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Fury drops back down to his feet.
Fury tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Fury drops back down to his feet.
Fury tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage. Super Heavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Fury. Fury tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heavyweight smiles and moves away.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away. Fury drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heavyweight defends it well. Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Heavyweight drops Fury with a beautiful combination! Fury stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Heavyweight is looking for the KO!#CUT# It looks like Bob Fury has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Heavyweight instigates a clinch. Heavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight. #T1##KD# Heavyweight drops Fury onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fury is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Heavyweight throws a big uppercut that drops Fury! More strikes from Heavyweight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fury lies dazed against the cage as Heavyweight celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! A relieved looking Super Heavyweight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Bob Fury had this to say: 'Shiiet, I'm hongry'.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 18
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Heavyweight clinches. #BC2# Serpico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Serpico lands a right hook to the body.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body. Serpico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the body
and Serpico counters with a nice leg kick. Heavyweight lands a nice looking body shot.
Serpico getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Serpico counters with a lovely straight right hand! Heavyweight misses with a hook to the body
and Serpico counters with a stiff right hand. A big left from Heavyweight misses. Nice uppercut lands for Serpico. That snapped Heavyweight's head back.
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! Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serpico.
Serpico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heavyweight on the side of the head. Heavyweight lands a really nice looking cross but Serpico seems unphased.
Serpico lands with a nice combination. Heavyweight backs away looking to recover. Heavyweight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD# Heavyweight lands a left and a right that send Serpico crashing to the mat, dazed. Heavyweight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Vinicio Serpico has been cut. Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes. Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1# Heavyweight needs to keep his hands up - Serpico had a free shot at his head there. Serpico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serpico manages to avoid it. Heavyweight misses the body punch and Serpico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Heavyweight is looking to wear down Serpico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Serpico's head but Serpico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Serpico is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heavyweight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Serpico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Heavyweight tries to clinch up. Serpico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serpico is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Serpico uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heavyweight has time to react. Serpico throws a head kick that misses. Vinicio Serpico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Serpico getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from Serpico. Serpico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL# Heavyweight pushes Serpico up against the cage in a clinch. Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Serpico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Heavyweight tries to work over Serpico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heavyweight lands a body punch. Serpico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Serpico looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. Serpico tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Serpico back against the cage. Serpico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Heavyweight. Heavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Serpico. Serpico has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heavyweight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Serpico can turn it around.#T3# Serpico throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Serpico.
Serpico swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Serpico scores with a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Serpico.
Serpico tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Serpico misses with the head strike.
Serpico lands with a short head shot on the inside. Serpico tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Serpico back against the cage. A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
#T4# Serpico blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Serpico misses with a hook from the clinch. Serpico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serpico. Serpico blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serpico has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
Serpico looks winded! Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serpicos head. Heavyweight presses Serpico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Serpico misses with a punch on the inside.
Serpico wants to get back to striking at distance but Heavyweight won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinicio Serpico will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Vinicio Serpico's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Heavyweight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Heavyweight takes one on the button. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Serpico. Vinicio Serpico seems to be getting the better of the standup. Heavyweight takes one to the side of the head.
Serpico connects with a body shot. Nice body punch from Serpico. Heavyweight defending well as Serpico loads up on a big left hand. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Serpico swings and misses with a shot to the body and Heavyweight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heavyweight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Serpico to score with a decent uppercut. Serpico lands a slapping body shot.
Serpico just misses with a punch to the body.
Serpico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heavyweight. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big left from Serpico misses. Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Serpico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serpico works the jab nicely. Heavyweight misses with a two punch combination.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Serpico's ribcage but misses. Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Serpico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Serpico missing with a left hand there. Heavyweight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heavyweight 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. Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Serpico is just out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Serpico misses.#CL# Heavyweight moves into the clinch. Heavyweight has Serpico pressed against the cage, preventing Serpico from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Serpico scores with an uppercut up the middle. Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Serpico backwards. Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Serpico controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Serpico fails to land. #BC2# Serpico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Serpico throws a jab when Heavyweight was well out of range. Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Serpico misses with a hook. As Serpico tries to get set, Heavyweight tries to push him back and clinch up but Serpico manages to avoid the attempt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight jabs Serpico right on the nose. Serpico blinks but takes it well. Serpico scores with a jab. Heavyweight acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Serpico throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Serpico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heavyweight. Serpico slips under a jab from Heavyweight. Serpico blocks a jab. Heavyweight swings for the body but Serpico moves out of range.
Serpico throws a jab when Heavyweight was well out of range. Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Serpico avoids nicely. Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Serpico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Serpico blocks a jab. Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serpico was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Serpico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Heavyweight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3# A jab lands there for Heavyweight. Serpico scores with a shot to the body.
Serpico throws a quick inside leg kick. Serpico slips under a jab. Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. Serpico getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Heavyweight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Serpico. Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serpico.
Heavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fighters circle momentarily. Serpico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Heavyweight throws a body punch but Serpico moves out of range. Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heavyweight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Serpico is looking to slow Heavyweight down with leg kicks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Serpico counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Serpico scores with the left hand. Heavyweight knows he should have avoided that one. Serpico connects with the punch. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Serpico, right into the meat.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
Serpico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Serpico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Serpico, as that shot connected.
Serpico avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Serpico has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Serpico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heavyweight. Serpico throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Heavyweight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Serpico thumps Heavyweight with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Serpico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Serpico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Serpico throws a poor cross that misses
#CL# and Heavyweight counters by clinching up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicio Serpico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vinicio Serpico's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Heavyweight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sloppy strikes from Heavyweight. Those never looked like landing. Serpico avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serpico circles away quickly and effectively. A nice side step and Serpico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Serpico. Heavyweight does a little dance to reset his feet. Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serpico. Serpico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Heavyweight misses its target. Serpico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Serpico misses. Serpico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serpico. Heavyweight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Serpico avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Serpico with a jab. A slow jab from Serpico misses its intended target. A shot to the body from Heavyweight misses and Serpico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Serpico connects with a right hand. Heavyweight shakes it off. Serpico misses with a body punch
#CL# and Heavyweight counters by moving into the clinch. Serpico can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Serpico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Serpico misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. A short left from Serpico. Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Serpico lands a hook to the side of the head. Super Heavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far. Heavyweight digs a right hand into Serpico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Serpico's gas tank. Serpico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage.#T2# Serpico misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Serpico has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serpico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Serpico controls his hands.
Serpico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serpico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body. Serpico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Serpico avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch. Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Serpico. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serpico swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC# Serpico is rocked! Heavyweight cracks Serpico with a nice body shot. A head punch on the inside from Serpico fails to land. #BC2# Serpico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Heavyweight throws an overhand right that lands on Serpico's shoulder, as Serpico tries to avoid the shot. Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A swing and a miss from Serpico. Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Serpico's head but Serpico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heavyweight pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heavyweight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Serpico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serpico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4##KD# Heavyweight cracks Serpico with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Serpico looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Heavyweight finish him?
Serpico is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him? This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Heavyweight clinches up with Serpico and pushes him back against the cage. Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serpicos head. Heavyweight lands with a short shot to the head. Heavyweight lands a big right hand! Serpico is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! A relieved looking Super Heavyweight 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:
IFC Mid Week 16
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1# Heavyweight misses with a right hand and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. A slow jab from Butabi misses its intended target. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Butabi slips a jab from Heavyweight. Butabi slips a jab from Heavyweight. Heavyweight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heavyweight misses with a looping left. Heavyweight throws a series of punches but Butabi avoids them all with ease. A big right from Butabi misses. We've been told by Butabi's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Heavyweight takes a swing at Butabi's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jab, jab by Butabi - just one landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight moves away from the strike by Butabi. Butabi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Heavyweight lands with an uppercut that bounces Butabi off the cage and back into range.#CUT2# It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.#T1# Heavyweight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butabi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Butabi misses with a hook. Butabi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Butabi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. Butabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it. Butabi misses with a double jab.
Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance. A big left from Heavyweight misses. Butabi scores with a jab to the jaw. Butabi looks to land a right hand but Heavyweight moved out of range. Butabi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heavyweight moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Butabi does a little dance to reset his feet. Butabi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heavyweight sprawls and moves away. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Butabi attempts a counter takedown but Heavyweight avoids it well and moves away. Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Butabi's head but Butabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Butabi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Heavyweight looks to land a combination but Butabi avoids it well. Butabi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Butabi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Heavyweight jabs at Butabi's body. Butabi throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Heavyweight counters by clinching up. #BC# Butabi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Heavyweight. Butabi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heavyweight counters with a stiff right hand. Heavyweight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A jab from Heavyweight misses. A jab from Butabi misses. Heavyweight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3# Butabi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Butabi throws out a powerful jab. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Butabi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Butabi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Butabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Butabi. Heavyweight connects with a right hand. Butabi shakes it off.#CUT2# Steve Butabi's cut is getting worse. Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Butabi uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and Butabi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Butabi throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot. A nice side step and Heavyweight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A jab from Butabi does it's job there.#CUT# The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Heavyweight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butabi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heavyweight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butabi. Butabi with a hook. Butabi misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Heavyweight looks to land a right hand but Butabi moved out of range. Butabi swings widly with a right hand
and Heavyweight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butabi thinking. Butabi is breathing heavily.#KD2# Heavyweight sends Butabi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Heavyweight is motioning to the referee to let Butabi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2# Steve Butabi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Heavyweight closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Butabi! Heavyweight dives in looking to finish! Butabi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! A very excited looking Super Heavyweight 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:
IFC MW13 - Choo vs Heavyweight
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1# Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heavyweight moves out of range as Tower strikes. Tower throws a head kick that misses. Nice body punch from Tower. Heavyweight has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight. Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Nice jab there from Tower. #KD2# Tower lands a high kick to the side of Heavyweight's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Tower dives into guard, looking to finish. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Tower drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tower jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Heavyweight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully. #T1# Tower postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tower engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tower accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tower looking to pass the guard. Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully. Heavyweight controls Tower momentarily but Tower frees himself. Tower wants to control from the top but Heavyweight keeps moving. Heavyweight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Heavyweight trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A punch lands to the side of Heavyweight 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is getting worse. Tower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower. Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Tower. Heavyweight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Heavyweight looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range. #T3# Tower looks to throw the jab but Heavyweight is out of range. It looked like Heavyweight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tower's coach down at True North Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tower's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it. Heavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Tower slips the punch. Tower was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Tower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2# Super Heavyweight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Tower throws a leg kick but Heavyweight sees it coming and moves out of range. Donk. Heavyweight catches Tower right on the button with a cross. Heavyweight digs a good body shot into Tower's ribs. Tower defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Tower throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem. Heavyweight throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.#T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tower. It looked like Heavyweight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tower. Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tower blocks a jab. Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Tower throws a low kick but Heavyweight moves out of range easily. Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Tower is just out of range. And Tower responds with a good body kick, but Heavyweight manages to step out the way in time. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heavyweight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Heavyweight throws a jab when Tower was well out of range. Heavyweight is looking to wear down Tower with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Heavyweight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tower's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Heavyweight misses with a left hand #KD2# and Tower counters with a left and a right that hurts Heavyweight! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Tower jumps into full mount! #ROC2# Heavyweight is rocked! Tower can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heavyweight is looking to escape. Tower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round. The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Both fighters circling a little - Tower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A big right from Heavyweight misses. Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Tower has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tower moves out of range as Heavyweight strikes. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the body #KD2# and Tower counters with a left and a right that hurts Heavyweight! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Tower jumps into full mount! Oh Heavyweight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Tower looking for a guillotine from mount but Heavyweight is having none of it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tower looking to control and managing it successfully. Heavyweight seems to have got his legs back now. Heavyweight is squirming around, avoiding Tower's attempts to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tower seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Heavyweight is holding on tight.
Tower looking to control but Heavyweight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1# Tower controlling the pace for now. #SUB2# Tower is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heavyweight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tower sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Tower throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2# Tower working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tower throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2# Tower thowing shots but they're missing. Tower can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heavyweight is looking to escape. Tower wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Tower looking to control but Heavyweight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Heavyweight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tower throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Heavyweight because Tower loaded up on that one. #T3# Tower moves to the back position. Heavyweight tries to break free.
Tower has good solid back control here. #SUB2# Heavyweight is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tower gets his way!
#SUB2# Tower is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Heavyweight has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tower has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Heavyweight taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tower doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iain Tower! Iain Tower is the new super heavyweight champion! Iain Tower gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC XXXII
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1# Joe throws a poor cross that misses
and Heavyweight counters with a stiff right hand. Heavyweight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joe at a distance.
Heavyweight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight presses Joe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Heavyweight pushes Joe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Joe prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards. Joe looks winded! Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Joe's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight. #KD# Heavyweight drops Joe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Joe is rocked!#T1# Heavyweight presses Joe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD# Heavyweight drops Joe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Joe is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him? Heavyweight dips a shoulder and cracks Joe with a mighty uppercut! Joe falls back against the cage and Heavyweight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Joe 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 - Heavyweight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Our winner, Super Heavyweight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 265+ lbs, Round 4
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1# Good exchange - Heavyweight coming out on top. Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandukvong moves away. Heavyweight's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Heavyweight scores with a nice right hand.
Heavyweight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Mandukvong scores with a nice strike. A swing and a miss from Heavyweight. Heavyweight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mandukvong counters with a stiff right hand. Mandukvong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Mandukvong walks into a jab. Jab from Heavyweight. Heavyweight slips a straight right by Mandukvong. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heavyweight connects with a right hand. Mandukvong shakes it off.#CUT2# It looks like Tong Mandukvong has been cut. Heavyweight sizes up Mandukvong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mandukvong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight. Mandukvong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heavyweight counters with a straight right hand. Heavyweight throws a big shot that misses. Mandukvong avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
We've been told by Mandukvong's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The fighters circling - Mandukvong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heavyweight with a nice cross. Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. Mandukvong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mandukvong there as he acknowledges the shot. Heavyweight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mandukvong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Heavyweight misses the jab. Mandukvong throwing a counter right hand but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Mandukvong does a little dance to reset his feet. Mandukvong misses with a straight right. Mandukvong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away. Heavyweight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mandukvong thuds a left hand into Heavyweight's body. Heavyweight looks to land a right hand but Mandukvong moved out of range. Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Mandukvong uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight throws a big shot that misses. Mandukvong missing with a left hand there. Heavyweight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mandukvong missing with a left hand there. Heavyweight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mandukvong sets himself, and Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Mandukvong avoids it this time. A slow jab from Mandukvong misses its intended target. Heavyweight digs a good hook to Mandukvong's body.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandukvong was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. The fighters circling - Heavyweight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mandukvong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heavyweight stuns Mandukvong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandukvong counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# Heavyweight works the jab nicely. Mandukvong throws a hook but Heavyweight avoids it easily. Mandukvong takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mandukvong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it. Heavyweight slips a jab from Mandukvong. Heavyweight takes a body punch but keeps moving. A swing and a miss from Mandukvong. Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Mandukvong shakes him off and moves away. Heavyweight connects with a jab. Heavyweight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A left lands for Heavyweight. Heavyweight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mandukvong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mandukvong misses with a straight right. Mandukvong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandukvong. Mandukvong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heavyweight. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from Mandukvong misses the target. Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Mandukvong throws a hook but Heavyweight avoids it easily. Mandukvong throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Heavyweight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mandukvong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heavyweight throws a big shot that misses. Mandukvong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mandukvong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Mandukvong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mandukvong misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Mandukvong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heavyweight's head backwards. Mandukvong slips under a jab from Heavyweight. Mandukvong throws a hook but Heavyweight avoids it easily. Heavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Mandukvong moves away and avoids it. Mandukvong swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Heavyweight misses with a hook. Mandukvong ducked under it nicely. Heavyweight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mandukvong in his tracks. Mandukvong just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mandukvong ducks right into an uppercut from Heavyweight. Mandukvong ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight. Mandukvong is looking to counter punch. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. #T4# Heavyweight lands a jab. Mandukvong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight lands with a nice body punch. Heavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2# Heavyweight cracks Mandukvong with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heavyweight has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mandukvong to stand back up!#ROC2# Mandukvong is rocked! Mandukvong cracks a nice hook into Heavyweight's ribs. Oh Mandukvong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A telegraphed right hand from Mandukvong misses the target. Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Mandukvong and move into the clinch position. Heavyweight throws a shot to the body.
Mandukvong seems to have got his legs back now. Mandukvong is breathing heavily. Heavyweight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Heavyweight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandukvong. It looked like Mandukvong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mandukvong misses with a jab to the body
enabling Heavyweight to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2# Heavyweight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mandukvong sprawling to the canvas! Mandukvong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Heavyweight finish him?!
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Mandukvong moves out of range. Heavyweight drops Mandukvong with a huge uppercut! Mandukvong drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Heavyweight is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! A very excited looking Super Heavyweight 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:
The Island Season 7, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Omega.#CL# Heavyweight moves into the clinch successfully.
Omega goes for a takedown attempt but Heavyweight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Omega misses with a straight left. Omega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL# Heavyweight darts in and clinches Omega up against the cage. Omega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heavyweight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Omega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Heavyweight lands a jab to Omega's midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Heavyweight misses. Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heavyweight. Omega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Omega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Heavyweight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omega. A counter left hand to the body from Heavyweight misses its target.#TD2# Omega shoots in and bounces Heavyweight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Heavyweight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Heavyweight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omega is one step ahead there. Heavyweight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Omega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Heavyweight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Heavyweight pulls Omega in to control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Omega throws a poor cross that misses
and Heavyweight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD# Oooooh!!! Heavyweight has knocked Omega down with a huge combo! Heavyweight steps away and waves a wobbly Omega back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT# It looks like Kormack Omega has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Heavyweight clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Omega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heavyweight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Super Heavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kormack Omega. Omega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.#T3# Heavyweight gets underhooks to prevent Omega's takedown attempt.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Omega's head. Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch. Omega looks winded! Heavyweight is pressed up against the cage. Omega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heavyweight down to the mat. Heavyweight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Omega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Heavyweight forces Omega back against the cage and clinches. Heavyweight tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Omega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heavyweight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Heavyweight throws a series of punches but Omega moves out of range. Omega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Omega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heavyweight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Omega with a poor takedown #KD# and Heavyweight counters with a crisp right hand that drops Omega! Heavyweight lets Omega back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Omega is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omega. Heavyweight moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.#T4# Omega stuns Heavyweight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Heavyweight missing with a left hand there. Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Omega looks to throw the jab but Heavyweight is out of range. Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavyweight swinging wildly here.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Omega moves out of range.
Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omega. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Omega counters with a nice body shot. Heavyweight misses with a hook. Omega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Heavyweight forces Omega back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Omega pulls guard successfully.
Heavyweight content to stall in guard here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kormack Omega's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Heavyweight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD# Heavyweight drops Omega with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Omega looks back up at him and smiles so Heavyweight waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Omega is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him? Heavyweight lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Omega head around and knocks him out cold! Heavyweight hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Heavyweight scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heavyweight lands an overhand right. A swing and a miss from Heavyweight. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kinski takes one to the side of the head.
Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Kinski counters with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kinski falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Super Heavyweight! A relieved looking Super Heavyweight 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:
The Island Season 7, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# Heavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dippolito is looking to counter punch. Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dippolito moves away. Heavyweight 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. Heavyweight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dippolito sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Dippolito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Heavyweight's corner calls for a 1-2. Heavyweight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2# It looks like Joseph Dippolito has been cut. Heavyweight connects with a body shot. Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. Dippolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heavyweight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dippolito scrambles back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Heavyweight misses. #CL2# Heavyweight instigates a clinch. Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Heavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heavyweight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dippolito backwards. Dippolito looking to throw knees to the head but Heavyweight is blocking nicely.
Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dippolito misses with the head strike.
Dippolito can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Dippolito has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
A short right from Heavyweight on the inside. #CUT2# Joseph Dippolito's cut is getting worse. Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut.#KD2# Heavyweight drops Dippolito onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dippolito is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Dippolito is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Dippolito is breathing heavily. Dippolito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
#T2# Dippolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dippolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dippolito is looking to control Heavyweight's arms but Heavyweight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dippolito has his back to the cage. Heavyweight managing to block the knees to the body from Dippolito.
Heavyweight lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2# Joseph Dippolito's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Heavyweight works on Dippolito's body with a couple of short punches. Dippolito misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Heavyweight on the inside. Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2# Jeez, Joseph Dippolito's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dippolito backwards. Oh Dippolito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2# Heavyweight drops Dippolito onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dippolito is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joseph Dippolito's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Super Heavyweight! During a confident post fight interview, Super Heavyweight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FF 12: The Grand Finale
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1# Case throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heavyweight's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Case throws a jab when Heavyweight was well out of range. Heavyweight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heavyweight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Case scores with a jab. Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Case misses. Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Case works over Heavyweight's head and body with a nice combination. Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A jab from Case misses. Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Case does a little dance to reset his feet. Heavyweight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action! Heavyweight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Case avoids nicely. #T1# Nice body punch from Case. Heavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it. Case swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Case shakes him off and moves away. Heavyweight darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2# It looks like Justin Case has been cut. Heavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Case lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A jab from Case finds it's way through Heavyweight's defenses. #CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. Nice uppercut lands for Case. That snapped Heavyweight's head back.
Heavyweight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Case swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight. Case throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily. Heavyweight throws a jab when Case was well out of range. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Case swats him away and circles back towards the center. Case is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The fighters circle momentarily. Case darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Heavyweight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT# The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2# Case lands with a nice combination. Heavyweight backs away looking to recover. Case misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight saw that one coming. Case looks to land a right hand but Heavyweight moved out of range. Heavyweight tries to clinch but Case moves out of range. Heavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Case takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses. Heavyweight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Case works Heavyweight's body with a nice hook. Heavyweight lunges at Case with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Case's hand. Heavyweight cracks Case with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. It looks like Case has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Case looks to land a left hand but Heavyweight moved out of range nicely. Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heavyweight. A little feinted left hand from Case on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight. Case is looking to counter punch. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Case walks into a left hand. Case drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Case jabs Heavyweight right on the nose. Heavyweight blinks but takes it well.#T3# Nice shot by Case.#CUT# Super Heavyweight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heavyweight sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Heavyweight moves into the clinch successfully.
Case tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Case fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case misses with a short punch on the inside. Case working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Case misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Heavyweight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Case loads up on a big right hand but Heavyweight slips the punch. Case is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away. Case is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. No joy there for Heavyweight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Case scores with a jab. Heavyweight acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Case lands the left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Case is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavyweight. Case looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4# Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Case. Case fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heavyweight throws a counter combo. Case moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Super Heavyweight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justin Case! Justin Case retains his super heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Justin Case thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TNR 10: Monster Fest
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1# Mike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Heavyweight connects with a body shot that sends Mike's belly button to the back. Heavyweight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2# It looks like Big Mike has been cut.#CL2# Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A body shot lands from Mike.
Mike tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head. Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Mike lands a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Mike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mike misses with a punch to the body.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike. Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Heavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land. Heavyweight lands with a short shot to the head. Heavyweight lands a right hand. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mike.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mike.
Mike lands a shoulder strike. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land. Mike blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Mike is leaning against Heavyweight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Heavyweight lands a body shot. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike. Mike stalling in the clinch.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage. Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Mike. #T3# Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head. Mike misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight takes a shot to the head. Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight lands with a short shot to the head. Heavyweight lands with a short shot to the head. Heavyweight lands a body punch. Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Mike backwards. Nice body punch from Mike. Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mike works on Heavyweight's body with a couple of short punches. Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Good body shot from Heavyweight.
Mike misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land. Heavyweight cracks Mike with a nice body shot. Mike misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mike is breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Heavyweight. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands an uppercut. Heavyweight presses Mike against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Mike's ribcage. Mike let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round. The cut man is working on Big Mike's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Heavyweight darts in and clinches Mike up against the cage. A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight is working Mike over against the cage. Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body. Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards. Heavyweight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mike backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards. Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Mike misses with the head strike.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. Mike lands with a short shot to the head. Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Mike misses with some punches.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike. Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Mike. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Mike prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mike prevents a body shot from Heavyweight. Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Mike. Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Heavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut. Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards. Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards. #CUT2# Big Mike's cut is getting worse. Super Heavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight cracks Mike with a nice body shot.#KD2# Heavyweight drops Mike onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mike is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Mike is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Mike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Heavyweight lands a big right hand that drops Mike! The killer instinct kicks in and Heavyweight finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Heavyweight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FF7
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1# Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heavyweight swats him away and circles back towards the center. Heavyweight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL# Heavyweight moves into the clinch. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight is working Murphy over against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight lands a right hand. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #T1# Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Murphy. Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. Heavyweight is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Murphy looks winded! Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Nice body punch from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Heavyweight digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank. Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT# It looks like Gord Murphy has been cut. Heavyweight pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD# Heavyweight drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Murphy is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him? Heavyweight lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Murphy to his knees! Heavyweight keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! A relieved looking Super Heavyweight 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:
TNR 5
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1# Heavyweight misses with the combination.
Kinski lands a jab to Heavyweight's midsection. Kinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away. Heavyweight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Kinski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kinski lands a jab to Heavyweight's midsection. Heavyweight defending well as Kinski loads up on a big left hand. Kinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinski works Heavyweight's body with a nice hook. Heavyweight looks winded! Kinski misses with a wild body shot. Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinski. Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Kinski throwing a counter right hand but Heavyweight manages to avoid it. Kinski 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.
#CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.#KD# Kinski cracks Heavyweight with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Heavyweight looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kinski finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD# Kinski cracks Heavyweight with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Heavyweight to stand back up!#ROC# Heavyweight is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more. Kinski weaves into range and cracks Heavyweight right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Heavyweight goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kinski is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klaus Kinski! Klaus Kinski is the new super heavyweight champion! Klaus Kinski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TNR 4
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1# A punch lands to the side of Heavyweight 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut
and Swayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Heavyweight tries to move into range but Swayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A punch combination from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight tests Swayne's chin there with a solid looking shot. Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Swayne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swayne dodges the punch combination from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circling - Heavyweight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Swayne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Heavyweight scores with a nice strike.#T1# Swayne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swayne misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Heavyweight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Heavyweight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Swayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Swayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.#CL2# Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches. Swayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Swayne.
Swayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Swayne uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swayne stalling in the clinch but Heavyweight improves position. Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swayne. Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch. Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Swayne taking a breather. Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Swayne backwards. A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Swayne can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
#T3# Swayne tries to stall but Heavyweight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Swayne controls his hands.
Swayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Swayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Heavyweight lands an uppercut. Swayne blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. Swayne throws a head punch that misses. Heavyweight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swayne backwards. Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Swayne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heavyweight or not. Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Swayne's ribcage. Swayne let out a lung full of air as it connected. Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Swayne is breathing heavily.#KD2# Heavyweight drops Swayne onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Swayne is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2# It looks like Bruce Swayne has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight. Swayne blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Heavyweight fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Swayne to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Swayne looks to clinch but Heavyweight throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Swayne taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Super Heavyweight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TNR 2
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1# Heavyweight misses with a combination
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.#CL2# Heavyweight has closed the distance and engaged Case in a clinch.
Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Case. Case misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Case tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Case's head. Case takes a shot to the head. Case misses with a punch to the body.
Case is working Heavyweight over against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Case doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Case definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Case pushes off an throws an elbow but Heavyweight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Heavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Case or not. Case misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.#CUT2# It looks like Justin Case has been cut. Case misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Case has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Case can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Case taking a breather. Case swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Case is breathing heavily. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Case fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight is working Case over against the cage. Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
#T2# A short right from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heavyweight lands an uppercut. Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut. A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. Still in the clinch, Heavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut. Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut. Heavyweight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Case with a big uppercut! Case tries to clinch up but Heavyweight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Case to the mat! Case covers up and Heavyweight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! A victorious Super Heavyweight 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:
FN 11: Gomorra
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1# Heavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loseur.#CL# Heavyweight moves into range and clinches up with Loseur. Loseur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loseur throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Loseur.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Loseur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loseur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight. Loseur looks to throw an elbow but misses. Loseur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight lands with a right to the head. Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body. Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle. Loseur blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Heavyweight lands an uppercut.#T1# Heavyweight gets through Loseur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short left from Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside. Heavyweight takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loseur backwards. A hook to the body from Heavyweight.
Good body shot from Heavyweight.
Loseur looks winded! Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Loseur pushes off an throws an elbow but Heavyweight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight lands a body punch. Loseur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head. Heavyweight lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loseur.#T2# Loseur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Heavyweight is leaning against Loseur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC# Loseur is rocked! Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Loseur is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him? Heavyweight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Loseur with a big uppercut! Loseur tries to clinch up but Heavyweight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Loseur to the mat! Loseur covers up and Heavyweight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Super Heavyweight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFC 12: Supplex City
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch. No joy there for Heavyweight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heavyweight swinging wildly here.
Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch. Heavyweight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heavyweight there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Murphy tries to clinch up. Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heavyweight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heavyweight is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Heavyweight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT# It looks like Gord Murphy has been cut. Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range. Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Good shot there by Heavyweight. Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Heavyweight, which made it look bad. Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Heavyweight misses its target.#CL2# Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Heavyweight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight. Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy lands with a left to the head. Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Heavyweight on the inside. A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike. Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.#T2# Murphy lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy works on Heavyweight's body with a couple of short punches. A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heavyweight cracks Murphy with a nice body shot. Murphy looks winded! Still in the clinch, Heavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heavyweight lands with a short shot to the head. Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike. #KD# Heavyweight drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Murphy is rocked! Heavyweight mutters something to Murphy before pushing him back against the cage. As Murphy comes back towards him, Heavyweight unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Murphy clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! A very excited looking Super Heavyweight 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:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #7
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1# Heavyweight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Khabbib at a distance.
Heavyweight connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Khabbib with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heavyweight to score with a decent uppercut.#KD# Oooooh!!! Heavyweight has knocked Al Khabbib down with a huge combo! Heavyweight steps away and waves a wobbly Al Khabbib back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT# It looks like Khamed Al Khabbib has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heavyweight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Khabbib doesn't seem bothered though. Al Khabbib looks winded!#KD# Heavyweight cracks Al Khabbib with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heavyweight has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Al Khabbib to stand back up!#ROC# Al Khabbib is rocked!#CL# Heavyweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Heavyweight dips a shoulder and cracks Al Khabbib with a mighty uppercut! Al Khabbib falls back against the cage and Heavyweight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Al Khabbib 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 - Heavyweight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! Super Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #6
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1# A jab from Heavyweight misses. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Nice uppercut there from One.#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight lands with a good body shot. One slips a jab from Heavyweight. Heavyweight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. One ducks right into an uppercut from Heavyweight. A big right from One misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but One moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from One! But no joy. Heavyweight sizes up One with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. One ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away. One tries to close the distance and clinch but Heavyweight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL# Heavyweight clinches up against the cage. One takes a shot to the head. One lands with a right to the head. Heavyweight works on One's body with a couple of short punches. Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heavyweight as One tries to tie him up. Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut. One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of One's head. A short uppercut from Heavyweight. One swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight lands with a light punch inside. This has been an exciting period of action! One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# One misses with a punch on the inside.
One tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body. One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight lands a body shot. One looks winded! Heavyweight pushes One back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down One. A quick uppercut on the inside from Heavyweight. Heavyweight works on One's body with a couple of short punches. Heavyweight gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ones head. #T3##KD# Heavyweight drops One onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! One is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# One is rocked! A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him? Heavyweight lands a body punch. Heavyweight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks One with a big uppercut! One tries to clinch up but Heavyweight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples One to the mat! One covers up and Heavyweight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Super Heavyweight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Mon Night Fights#1- Evil Ways
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1# Heavyweight lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range. Jackson is looking to clinch but Heavyweight is avoiding it.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Heavyweight seems unphased.
#CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Jackson clinches. Heavyweight lands with a right to the head. Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Heavyweight pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. Heavyweight lands a body shot. Heavyweight tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Jackson blocking some punches.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike. Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Heavyweight. A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jackson tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch. Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. Jackson looks winded!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson working aggressively here.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. Heavyweight lands a body shot. Heavyweight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heavyweight lands with a short shot to the head. Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight. Jackson's coach down at Area51 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Heavyweight lands a right hand. Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
#KD# Heavyweight drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Jackson is rocked!#KD# Heavyweight drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him? A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
#KD# Heavyweight drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3# Heavyweight creates a bit of distance and cracks Jackson with a massive left hook! Jackson crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Heavyweight stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title! Our winner, Super Heavyweight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #3
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1# Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. A shot to the liver by Stein. Beautiful body shot. Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Stein misses with a jab to the body
enabling Heavyweight to counter with a crisp jab. Left hook, right uppercut from Stein. #CUT2# It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Heavyweight throws a right hand that Stein ducks under and follows up with a left that Stein also avoids with ease. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target. Stein misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stein misses. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A shot to the body from Heavyweight misses and Stein counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Stein slips a jab from Heavyweight. Heavyweight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Heavyweight connects with a body shot that sends Stein's belly button to the back. Stein throws a one two combo.
Heavyweight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. #CL# Heavyweight clinches up with Stein and pushes him back against the cage. Stein wants to get back to striking at distance but Heavyweight won't allow it.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow. Heavyweight lands a shot to the body. Stein looks winded!#T2# Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards. Heavyweight lands with a left to the head. Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected. Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body shot. Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heavyweight gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stein misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Heavyweight lands an uppercut. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.#T3# Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC# Stein is rocked! Heavyweight pushes Stein against the cage. Heavyweight is working some dirty boxing. Heavyweight pushes off with a quick right hook! Stein goes down! Stein tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Heavyweight moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight is the new super heavyweight champion! An out of breath Super Heavyweight 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:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1# Pierre Frantez throws a head kick but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Pierre Frantez misses with a looping right. Pierre Frantez throws a right and a left that both miss. Heavyweight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pierre Frantez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pierre Frantez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Pierre Frantez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heavyweight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. Pierre Frantez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heavyweight but Heavyweight pushes him off and we're back to square one. Pierre Frantez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pierre Frantez drops his hands momentarily and Heavyweight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pierre Frantez throws a looping overhand right but Heavyweight ducks down to avoid it. Pierre Frantez 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. Heavyweight lands a jab to the head.
and Heavyweight counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pierre Frantez! He's just covering up as Heavyweight starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight! Super Heavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC1 - PERFECT STORM
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Rebitez fails with the takedown. Rebitez looks for a takedown but Heavyweight sprawls well. Rebitez fails with a takedown attempt. Super Heavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rebitez. Rebitez shoots in and drives through. Heavyweight sprawls well. Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rebitez manages to circle out of the way. Heavyweight cracks a nice hook into Rebitez's ribs. A cross from Heavyweight lands.#CUT# It looks like Diego Rebitez has been cut. Rebitez looks winded!#KD# Heavyweight cracks Rebitez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rebitez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Heavyweight finish him?
#ROC# Rebitez is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rebitez out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight!
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