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Event:
KOTR 19
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Bowen throws an overhand right that lands on Aerts's shoulder, as Aerts tries to avoid the shot. Bowen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Aerts tries to bum rush Bowen with a series of wild strikes but Bowen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Aerts throws a lazy right hand but Bowen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bowen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aerts. Aerts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Aerts moves into range and clinches up with Bowen. Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. Aerts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bowen lands a right hand. Bowen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bowen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aerts tries a body shot but Bowen blocks it.
Bowen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aerts. Aerts lands with a light punch inside. Aerts misses with a hook 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! Aerts scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Aerts has a couple of punches blocked by Bowen.
Aerts misses with some punches.
Aerts swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowen uses good head movement to avoid it. Aerts working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Aerts fails to land. Bowen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowen just leaning against Aerts, taking a breather. A bit of stalling here from Bowen.
The crowd are getting on Bowen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Bowen taking a breather. Bowen blocks an uppercut.
Aerts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bowen lands a left hand.
Aerts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# A battle for position here, against the ropes. Aerts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch on the inside from Aerts fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Aerts.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. Bowen lands a body punch. Aerts lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bowen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bowen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aerts's defenses. Bowen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nice body punch from Bowen - that landed with a thud.
Bowen misses with a punch on the inside.
Aerts lands with a right to the head. Bowen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Aerts can't find room to land a body shot as Bowen controls the action.
Bowen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aerts working aggressively here.
Aerts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bowen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bowen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aerts backwards. Bowen misses with a short punch on the inside. Aerts misses with a hook from the clinch. Bowen tries to stall but Aerts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Aerts. Aerts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aerts backwards. Bowen trying to control the position but instead, Aerts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bowen into the ropes. Bowen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4# Bowen blocks a body shot from Aerts. Bowen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aerts works on Bowen's body with a couple of short punches. A left hand lands to the body for Aerts.
Aerts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aerts has a couple of punches blocked by Bowen.
Aerts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bowen lands a nice uppercut. Aerts blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aerts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Aerts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bowen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Aerts dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bowen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bowen misses with a looping left. Bowen slips under a jab. Aerts misses with a wild body shot. Bowen digs a good body shot into Aerts's ribs. Bowen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aerts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bowen moves out of range as Aerts strikes. Bowen moves out of range of the strikes. Aerts slips a jab from Bowen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aerts throws a hook but Bowen avoids it easily. Bowen misses with a body punch
and Aerts counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Aerts closes the distance and pushes Bowen back into the ropes. Aerts misses with a hook from the clinch. Aerts blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Aerts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tommy Aerts has scored more points in the clinch so far. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bowen. Bowen throws an elbow that misses.
Aerts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Aerts on the inside. Bowen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bowen lands an elbow that stopped Aerts in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Tommy Aerts has been cut. A nice glancing elbow lands by Bowen. Bowen misses with some punches.
Bowen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowen tries a body shot but Aerts blocks it.
Aerts misses with a punch on the inside.
Aerts swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowen uses good head movement to avoid it. Bowen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowen. Bowen misses with a short punch on the inside. Bowen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowen blocks an uppercut.
Bowen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bowen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bowen is trying to maintain a safe position but Aerts gets an underhook and turns Bowen into the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Aerts fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aerts. Aerts misses with some punches.
Aerts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bowen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bowen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Aerts tries to work over Bowen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Bowen stalling in the clinch but Aerts improves position. Bowen throws a punch but it's blocked by Aerts. Bowen blocks an uppercut.
Aerts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowen lands a body punch. Aerts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowen. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowen. Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. Bowen misses with an elbow strike.
Aerts misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowen blocks a body shot from Aerts. Bowen is trying to stall.
Bowen working aggressively here.
Aerts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# Aerts misses with a hook from the clinch. Aerts misses with a hook from the clinch. Aerts pushes Bowen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bowen pushes off an throws an elbow but Aerts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Bowen lands with a left to the head. Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. Bowen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bowen looking to slow down the pace here. Aerts misses with the head strike.
Bowen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aerts misses with a short punch on the inside. Bowen prevents a body shot from Aerts. Bowen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bowen trying to stall but Aerts improves his position.
Aerts misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Aerts will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tommy Aerts's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Bowen missing with a left hand there. Aerts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aerts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowen keeps the fight on the outside. Aerts throws a right and a left that both miss. Aerts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Aerts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Aerts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowen.
Bowen throws a combination. Aerts tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Bowen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Louis Bowen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bowen connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aerts misses with a lunging right hand
and Bowen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bowen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Aerts misses with a combination
and Bowen counters with a right hand to the body. Bowen misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Aerts is just out of range. Bowen 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.
Bowen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bowen misses with a hook to the body
and Aerts counters with a straight right hand. Bowen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aerts rather than just go for the knockout. Bowen throws a jab when Aerts was well out of range. Bowen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowen misses with a hook to the body
and Aerts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bowen throws a jab when Aerts was well out of range. Aerts misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Bowen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Aerts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aerts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bowen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bowen loads up on a big right hand but Aerts slips the punch. Aerts wants to clinch.#T2# Bowen throws a body punch but Aerts moves out of range. Bowen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aerts doesn't seem bothered though. 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! Aerts throws a hook to the side of Bowen's head but Bowen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bowen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aerts. Bowen lands a head shot.#CL# Aerts forces Bowen back against the ropes and clinches. Bowen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. A shot in the inside from Aerts. Aerts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowen lands an uppercut. Aerts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Aerts. #T3# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Aerts lands with a left to the head. Aerts can't find room to land a body shot as Bowen controls the action.
Aerts blocks a body shot from Bowen. Bowen blocks an uppercut.
Bowen takes a shot to the head. Bowen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowen lands with a left to the head. Bowen misses with a short punch on the inside. Bowen blocks an uppercut.
Aerts throws a head punch that misses. Aerts scores with a shoulder strike. Aerts misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Bowen prevents a body shot from Aerts. #T4# Aerts can't find room to land a body shot as Bowen controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Aerts as the two fighters clinch.
Aerts misses with a short punch on the inside. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bowen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aerts's brow. A right hand to the body from Aerts.
Aerts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aerts throws a head punch that misses. Bowen controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowen. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aerts lands a body shot. Aerts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Louis Bowen just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Tommy Aerts's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# A jab from Aerts finds it's way through Bowen's defenses. Bowen scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Aerts throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowen. Aerts misses with a looping left. Bowen throws the left hand but Aerts avoids the punch easily. Bowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Aerts wants to clinch. Aerts throws a body punch but Bowen moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aerts throws out a loose jab but Bowen uses good head movement to avoid it. Aerts slips a jab and a cross from Bowen.
Bowen throws a good cross that connects.
Bowen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1# Bowen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bowen. Bowen throws a big shot that misses. Aerts slips under a jab. Aerts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aerts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowen counters with a left to the body. Bowen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A big right from Aerts misses. #CL# Aerts drives through and clinches with Bowen against the ropes.
Bowen blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aerts as Bowen tries to tie him up. Aerts working aggressively here.
Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. #T2# Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. Aerts throws a head punch that misses. Aerts can't find room to land a body shot as Bowen controls the action.
Aerts blocks an elbow strike. Aerts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bowen lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aerts lands a hook to the side of the head. Aerts has a couple of punches blocked by Bowen.
A head punch on the inside from Aerts fails to land. Bowen blocks a body shot from Aerts. Bowen lands an elbow inside that Aerts shrugs off. Bowen lands an elbow inside that Aerts shrugs off. Bowen is struggling to control the position. Aerts lands with a right to the head. #T3# Aerts avoids a wild elbow strike from Bowen. Aerts swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowen uses good head movement to avoid it. Bowen looking to stall.
Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. Aerts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aerts. Bowen is looking to control Aerts's arms but Aerts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bowen has his back to the ropes. Aerts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Aerts lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowen. Bowen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aerts. Aerts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Aerts working aggressively here.
Bowen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Aerts lands on the inside with an uppercut. Aerts lands an uppercut. Aerts lands a left hand.
Bowen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aertss head. Bowen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Aerts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aerts blocks the elbow strike.
Aerts struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowen controls his hands.
Bowen tries to throw a body punch but Aerts avoids it by throwing Bowen back against the ropes. Aerts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Louis Bowen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Tommy Aerts's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Aerts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowen. Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowen throws a hook to the side of Aerts's head but Aerts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bowen lands a nice shot that snaps Aerts's head back.
Bowen misses with a wild body shot. Bowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Aerts throws a body punch but Bowen moves out of range. #CL# Aerts instigates a clinch. Bowen blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bowen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aerts's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aerts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aerts lands with a right to the head. Aerts working aggressively here.
Aerts tries a body shot but Bowen blocks it.
Aerts working aggressively here.
#T1# Bowen trying to control the position but instead, Aerts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bowen into the ropes. Bowen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowen throws an elbow that misses.
Bowen can't find room to land a body shot as Aerts controls the action.
Bowen lands a damaging elbow. Bowen lands a nice elbow. Bowen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aerts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aerts blocks an uppercut.
Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. Bowen is looking to control Aerts's arms but Aerts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bowen has his back to the ropes. Aerts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2# Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. Aerts misses with a punch on the inside.
Aerts tries a body shot but Bowen blocks it.
Bowen lands a body punch in the clinch. Aerts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Still in the clinch, Aerts scores with a nice short uppercut. Aerts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aerts misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bowen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bowen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aerts struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowen controls his hands.
Bowen controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# Tommy Aerts's cut is getting worse.#T3# Aerts pushes Bowen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bowen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Aerts.
Bowen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Aerts lands with a short head shot on the inside. A hook to the body from Bowen.
Bowen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bowen blocking some punches.
Bowen blocks an uppercut.
Bowen misses with a body punch.
Aerts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowen lands a right hand. #T4# Bowen misses with an elbow over the top. Bowen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aerts scores with a shoulder strike. Bowen blocks an uppercut.
Aerts misses with a hook from the clinch. Aerts misses with some punches.
Bowen pressing his opponent against the ropes. With the fighters up against the ropes, Bowen throws an elbow but misses. Bowen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bowen blocks a body shot from Aerts. Aerts misses with the head strike.
Aerts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Tommy Aerts. I think Aerts 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 48:47 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:47 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Aerts! Tommy Aerts is the new lightweight champion! In his post fight interview, Tommy Aerts started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KOTR 16 MAX GP Final
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1# Aerts connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back. A jab from Aerts does it's job there. Aerts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Aerts avoids the head kick by King.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC# King is rocked! King tries to clinch but fails miserably and Aerts counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! King goes down! Will King beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tommy Aerts! Tommy Aerts decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
KOTR 11 Bantmweight S.League 3
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Aerts has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
Takamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aerts lands a nice shot to the body. Aerts blocks a body shot from Takamura. Aerts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aerts scores with a shot to the side of Takamura's head. Takamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Aerts.
Aerts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Aerts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takamura's efforts to push away. Takamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Aerts presses Takamura against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Aerts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aerts lands with a left to the head. Aerts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takamura backwards. Takamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Takamura. 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! Aerts lands on the inside with an uppercut. Aerts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Aerts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Takamura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aerts has him pressed against the ropes. Aerts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aerts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takamura backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura. #T1# Aerts blocks an uppercut.
Aerts lands a body shot. Aerts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takamura misses with a short punch on the inside. Aerts scores with a hook to the body. Takamura misses with some punches.
Aerts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takamura blocking some punches.
Aerts blocks a body shot from Takamura. Aerts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Aerts. Aerts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Aerts lands on the inside with an uppercut. Aerts works on Takamura's body with a couple of short punches. Takamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aerts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Aerts lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Aerts fails to land. Aerts lands with a light punch inside. #ROC# Takamura is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aerts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Takamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Aerts finish him? Aerts lands a body punch. Aerts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takamura backwards. Aerts creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Takamura crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Takamura face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Aerts takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tommy Aerts! Tommy Aerts decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
KOTR 6 Welterweight GP 1/8
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1# Takamura throws a series of strikes that have Aerts backpedaling.
#CUT2# It looks like Tommy Aerts has been cut. Takamura swinging wildly here.
Aerts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Aerts looks to land a left hand but Takamura moved out of range nicely. Aerts seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Aerts lands a head shot. Takamura falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Aerts to counter with a crisp jab. Takamura misses with a hook
and Aerts counters with a straight right hand. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Takamura slips under a jab from Aerts. Takamura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Aerts moves into the clinch. Aerts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Takamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Aerts scores with a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice left hand lands by Aerts.
Aerts lands on the inside with an uppercut. Aerts scores with an uppercut up the middle. Takamura throws a head punch that misses. Takamura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Takamura can't find room to land a body shot as Aerts controls the action.
Aerts has a couple of punches blocked by Takamura.
Takamura is trying to break free. Aerts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takamura backwards. #T1# A short uppercut from Aerts. Aerts digs a right hand into Takamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takamura's gas tank. Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch. Aerts blocking some punches.
Aerts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Aerts tries a body shot but Takamura blocks it.
Takamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Aerts uses good head movement to avoid it. Aerts has Takamura pressed against the ropes, preventing Takamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Aerts lands with a short head shot on the inside. Takamura lands with a short head shot on the inside. Aerts can't find room to land a body shot as Takamura controls the action.
Takamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aerts presses Takamura against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Aerts digs a right hand into Takamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takamura's gas tank. Aerts scores with a shoulder strike. Aerts working some nice short punches in the clinch. Takamura misses with the head strike.
Takamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Aerts. #ROC# Takamura is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Takamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Takamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Aerts finish him?#T2# Takamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aerts lands with a short head shot on the inside. Aerts lands with a short head shot on the inside. Aerts digs a right hand into Takamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takamura's gas tank. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aerts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Takamura tries to throw a body punch but Aerts avoids it by throwing Takamura back against the ropes. Aerts scores with a shot to the side of Takamura's head. Aerts cracks Takamura with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Takamura goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Takamura wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tommy Aerts! Tommy Aerts decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1# Islander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aerts.
Islander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aerts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Aerts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Islander. Aerts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Islander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Aerts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Aerts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aerts catches Islander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Islander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Islander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Islander is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Aerts thuds a left hand into Islander's body. Iiro Jr Islander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Islander throws a hook but Aerts blocks it. Aerts takes a swing at Islander's ribcage but misses. Aerts tries to clinch but Islander moves out of range. Horrible takedown attempt by Islander or perhaps it was just good defense by Aerts, which made it look bad. #T1# Aerts misses the jab. The fighters circling - Aerts throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Aerts throws a big shot that misses. Islander misses with a hook
and Aerts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice shot lands for Aerts. Islander connects with a body shot that sends Aerts's belly button to the back. Aerts throws out a loose jab but Islander uses good head movement to avoid it. Aerts lands with an uppercut that bounces Islander off the cage and back into range. Aerts misses with a looping right. Aerts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Islander. Islander lands with a cross. Tommy Aerts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Aerts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Islanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Aerts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Islander to score with a decent uppercut. Islander looks winded! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aerts scores with a hook to the body. Islander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Aerts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Islander finds it's way round the side to connect with Aerts's head. Aerts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aerts there as he acknowledges the shot. Aerts lands with a nice body punch. Aerts misses with an uppercut. #T2# Islander looks to land a right hand but Aerts moved out of range. Islander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Islander throws a jab when Aerts was well out of range. Aerts misses with a hook. Islander ducked under it nicely. Islander throws a big shot that misses. Aerts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aerts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A jab from Aerts misses. Aerts swings for the body but Islander moves out of range.
Aerts lands a head shot. Aerts scores with a jab. Islander throws a lazy right hand but Aerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Islander misses its intended target. Aerts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC# Islander is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Iiro Jr Islander has been cut. Aerts connects with a single shot there. Islander is still on wobbly legs! Can Aerts finish him? Aerts scores with a nice right hand.
Aerts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Aerts thuds his right hand into Islander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Islander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Islander seems to have recovered his senses. Aerts staying out of range there. Islander slips under a jab from Aerts. Aerts tests Islander's chin there with a solid looking shot. Aerts throws a hook but Islander avoids it easily. It seemed like Islander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Aerts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Islander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aerts on the side of the head. Islander ducks under a wild hook from Aerts.#CL# Islander gets tackled into the cage by Aerts. Aerts maintains the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aerts. Aerts misses with a punch to the body.
Islander looking for a takedown. Tommy Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iiro Jr Islander. Aerts scores with a shoulder strike. Aerts throws a head punch that misses. Aerts throws a head punch that misses. Aerts prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4##BC# Aerts breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aerts lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Aerts. That snapped Islander's head back.
Aerts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A big right from Aerts misses. Islander takes one on the button. Aerts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Aerts misses with an uppercut. Aerts jabs Islander right on the nose. Islander blinks but takes it well. Islander throws the left hand but Aerts avoids the punch easily. Islander walks into a jab.#CL# Aerts drives through and clinches with Islander against the cage.
Aerts just leaning against Islander, taking a breather. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Islander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A head punch blocked on the inside by Islander. Aerts has a couple of punches blocked by Islander.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aerts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Aerts dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iiro Jr Islander's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Islander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Aerts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islander can do to turn this around? Islander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Islander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aerts.
Aerts lands a jab to the nose. Aerts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islander throws out a counter right but Aerts avoids it with no problem. Islander swats away the attempt to clinch by Aerts. Islander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aerts counters with a nice uppercut. Aerts misses with a looping right. Islander connects with a right hand. Aerts shakes it off. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Islander misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good standup being displayed there by Aerts as he connects with a hook. Islander ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd cheers as Islander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aerts doesn't seem phased though. Islander 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. 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! Aerts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Islander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Islander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Islander is breathing heavily. Aerts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Islander.#T1# Aerts throws a shot from downtown. Islander moves away and avoids it. Aerts looks to land a right hand but Islander moved out of range. Aerts moves out of range as Islander strikes. Islander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Aerts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Islander misses with a hook. Aerts ducked under it nicely. It looked like Aerts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Islander. Islander slips a straight right by Aerts. Aerts misses with a looping left. Islander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Islander 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.
Nice shot lands for Aerts. Islander throws a series of punches but Aerts moves out of range. Aerts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jab from Aerts. Aerts with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Islander misses with a hook. Aerts ducked under it nicely. Islander walks into a straight right hand from Aerts. Islander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aerts. Aerts throws out a loose jab but Islander uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Aerts jabbing away but nothing is landing. It seemed like Islander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Aerts cracks Islander with an open hand slap.#CL# Aerts has closed the distance and engaged Islander in a clinch.
#BC# Aerts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Islander is defended easily by Aerts. Aerts throws a combination. Islander tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Aerts throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Islander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Islander takes a shot right to the bread basket. Aerts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Aerts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Islander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Aerts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Islander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Islander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aerts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Tommy Aerts is winning the standup battle so far. Aerts throws an off balance right hand
and Islander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Aerts misses the jab. Aerts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Islander slips under a jab from Aerts. Aerts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Islander 's head but he takes it in his stride. Aerts throws a big shot that misses. Islander moves away from the strike by Aerts. Aerts stuns Islander 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! Islander lands a head shot. Aerts looks to land a right hand but Islander moved out of range. Islander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aerts to score with a decent uppercut. Aerts misses with a looping right.#T4# Aerts moves into range and connects with a jab. Aerts misses with a hook. Islander avoids the body shot from Aerts.
Islander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Aerts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aerts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Islander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Islander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aerts is fending him off so far but Islander persists. Nope, Aerts circles away and we're back to standing. Islander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Aerts lands a head shot. Islander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aerts. Islander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Islander walks into a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aerts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Islander has his takedown stuffed enabling Aerts to counter with a crisp jab. Tommy Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iiro Jr Islander. A punch lands to the side of Islander 's head but he takes it in his stride. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Aerts dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Iiro Jr Islander's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Aerts thuds his right hand into Islander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Islander fails with a takedown attempt. Islander moves into range and connects with a jab. Islander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Islander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aerts circles away quickly and effectively. Aerts is looking to counter punch. Aerts misses with a hook. Islander ducked under it nicely. Aerts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Islander misses with a jab to the body
and Aerts counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Islander avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice straight punches there by Islander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Islander. Aerts loads up on a big right hand but Islander slips the punch. Islander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Islander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! Aerts lands a nice looking body shot.
Islander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Islander now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1# Aerts scores with a nice strike. Aerts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Islander. A telegraphed right hand from Islander misses the target. Aerts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Islander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Aerts scores with a hook. Aerts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Aerts throws a series of punches but Islander avoids them all with ease. Islander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Aerts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aerts defending well as Islander loads up on a big left hand. Islander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Aerts throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Aerts swings for the body but Islander moves out of range.
Aerts doesn't manage to clinch there - Islander circles away.
Islander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Islander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Islander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aerts throws out the jab. Aerts takes a swing at Islander's ribcage but misses. Islander scores with the left hand. Aerts knows he should have avoided that one. Islander slips a straight right by Aerts. Aerts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Aerts backs off Islander throws a huge counter combo but Aerts manages to avoid it all. Aerts scores with a shot to the body.
Aerts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Islander finds it's way round the side to connect with Aerts's head. Islander takes one to the side of the head.
Aerts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Islander's head. Islander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aerts is fending him off so far but Islander persists. Nope, Aerts circles away and we're back to standing. Nice jab there from Aerts. Islander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Islander avoids the body shot from Aerts.
Islander is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aerts is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Islander. Islander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Islander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Aerts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3# Aerts cracks a nice hook into Islander's ribs. Islander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aerts as he avoids it easily. Tommy Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iiro Jr Islander. Aerts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Islander lands with a cross. Islander works the jab nicely. Aerts throws a jab when Islander was well out of range. Aerts lands a jab to the nose. Aerts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tommy Aerts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Islander thows a left - swing and a miss! Islander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aerts scores with a punch to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Aerts on the wrong end of a nice jab. Aerts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Islander paws at him with a jab and circles away. Islander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Aerts punishes Islander's body with a nice straight punch. Islander ducks right into an uppercut from Aerts. #CL# Aerts closes the distance and pushes Islander back into the cage.#T4# Aerts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islander. Aerts is trying to maintain a safe position but Islander gets an underhook and turns Aerts into the cage. Islander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aerts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Islander. The referee calls for Aerts to work.
Aerts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Aerts gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2# Islander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aerts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Islander. Islander circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Aerts scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aerts throws out a loose jab but Islander uses good head movement to avoid it. Aerts blocks a jab. Iiro Jr Islander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Islander misses with an uppercut. Aerts throwing a counter right hand but Islander manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Tommy Aerts showed his dominance in that final round. Well Aerts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Aerts! Tommy Aerts tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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