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Event:
TIT 68 - Manduk v Haymon
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Haymon misses with a looping right.
Mandukvong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandukvong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haymon.
Mandukvong ducks under a wild hook from Haymon.
Haymon throws the left hand but Mandukvong avoids the punch easily.
Haymon slips a jab from Mandukvong.
Haymon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandukvong. Haymon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haymon moves away from the strike by Mandukvong.
It seemed like Haymon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tong Mandukvong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandukvong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Al Haymon has been cut.
Haymon's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haymon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haymon throws a hook to the side of Mandukvong's head but Mandukvong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandukvong misses with a left hand
and Haymon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Mandukvong misses
enabling Haymon to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandukvong connects with a nice looking jab.
Mandukvong misses with a shot to the body
and Haymon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Mandukvong misses the target.
Mandukvong misses with a hook
and Haymon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haymon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Haymon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Haymon scores with a nice right hand.
Mandukvong throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandukvong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haymon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandukvong throws out the jab.
Haymon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mandukvong just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Haymon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haymon ducks under a wild hook from Mandukvong.
Mandukvong throws an off balance right hand
and Haymon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haymon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandukvong throws a big shot that misses.
Mandukvong misses with a straight right.
Mandukvong thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Haymon finds it's target.
Good exchange - Haymon coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandukvong throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Haymon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mandukvong! Haymon lets Mandukvong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Mandukvong is rocked!
Mandukvong looks to throw the jab but Haymon is out of range.
Haymon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandukvong.#T2#
A punch combination from Haymon misses.
Mandukvong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandukvong lands an overhand right.
Mandukvong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Haymon misses its intended target.
Haymon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandukvong misses with a hook
and Haymon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Mandukvong misses.
Mandukvong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haymon.
A little feinted left hand from Mandukvong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mandukvong defending well as Haymon loads up on a big left hand.
Mandukvong misses the body punch
and Haymon counters with a straight right hand.
Haymon 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandukvong misses the target.
Mandukvong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haymon misses with an uppercut.
Haymon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandukvong throws the left hand but Haymon avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Mandukvong throws a looping overhand right but Haymon ducks down to avoid it.
Mandukvong misses with an uppercut
and Haymon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haymon blocks a jab.
Haymon walks into a stiff left hand from Mandukvong.#ROC#
Haymon is rocked!
Mandukvong fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Haymon out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tong Mandukvong!
Tong Mandukvong retains his super heavyweight title!
Tong Mandukvong 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:
TIT 62 - Danger v Battock
Date: Oct 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Haymon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haymon throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Haymon tries to move into range but Tua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haymon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haymon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Tua both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Al Haymon has been cut.
Haymon looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Tua wants to counter with a clinch but Haymon pushes him away.
Haymon tries to bum rush Tua with a series of wild strikes but Tua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haymon throws a good cross that connects.
Tua slips a straight right by Haymon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua misses with a left hand
and Haymon counters with a left to the body.
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Haymon.
Haymon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Haymon.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haymon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Haymon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tua. Tua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haymon staying out of range there.
Haymon catches Tua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haymon misses with a hook. Tua ducked under it nicely.
Haymon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haymon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tua is holding his hands too far apart here. Haymon throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Tua is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Haymon!
An out of breath Al Haymon 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:
TIT 57 - Baby v Battock
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Haymon misses with a hook.
Alves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haymon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Haymon.
Haymon misses with a looping right.
Alves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haymon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Haymon coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Ronaldo Alves has been cut.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haymon.
Alves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Haymon 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.
A left lands for Haymon.#KD#
Haymon cracks Alves with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Haymon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alves to stand back up!#ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haymon throws a monster overhand right that drops Alves! Haymon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Haymon!
Al Haymon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 52 - Head v Vasquez
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Haymon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Haymon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a hook but Haymon blocks it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Haymon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Haymon throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Haymon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Haymon.
Haymon lands with a right and another and another! Jones is in big trouble! Haymon lands again and this time it's lights out for Jones! A quality knockout there for Haymon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Al Haymon!
An out of breath Al Haymon 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:
TIT 49 - Glass v Snow II
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Haymon.
Saint Orloff takes a swing at Haymon's ribcage but misses.
Saint Orloff avoids the body shot from Haymon.
Saint Orloff throws a sloppy body shot
and Haymon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint Orloff swinging wildly here.
#KD#
Haymon cracks Saint Orloff with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Haymon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saint Orloff to stand back up!#ROC#
Saint Orloff is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haymon cracks Saint Orloff with a left hook right on the temple and Saint Orloff goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Haymon lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Saint Orloff is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Haymon!
A relieved looking Al Haymon 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:
TIT 43 - Fury v Omega
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Colde takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Ivor Colde has been cut.
Colde looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Haymon fails to land with a series of punches.
Colde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haymon defends it well.
Haymon throws a hook to the side of Colde's head but Colde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haymon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colde needs to keep his hands up - Haymon had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Haymon lands a big right hand that sends Colde crashing to the mat! Haymon stays standing though and waves Colde back to his feet!#ROC#
Colde is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haymon thuds a left hand into Colde's body.
Colde is still on wobbly legs! Can Haymon finish him?
A swing and a miss from Haymon.
Colde seems to have recovered his senses.
Haymon flashes Colde a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Colde's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Colde crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Haymon punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Haymon!
Al Haymon 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:
TIT 38 - Fury v Monster
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Haymon throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Omega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Omega.
Omega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Omega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haymon wants to sweep here but Omega controlling him for the moment.
Omega is in close to Haymon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Omega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haymon wants to sweep here but Omega controlling him for the moment.
Omega is looking to work some ground and pound but Haymon has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega landing with the ground and pound.
Haymon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Omega is controlling him.
Omega working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Omega landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Haymon is rocked!
Omega definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Omega postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Haymon covers up, he's hurt! Omega keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Omega and the ref steps in to end the fight! Omega can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kormack Omega!
Kormack Omega very nearly forgot to thank Ace of Spades Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TIT 34 - Fury v Haymon
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Fury tries for a takedown but Haymon circles away easily
letting Haymon counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Haymon. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Haymon sizes up Fury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Bob Fury has been cut.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haymon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fury momentarily.
Bob Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haymon throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haymon sprawls well. Haymon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Haymon sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fury shoots in and gets a takedown into Haymon's guard.#SUB#
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haymon is trying to control the position but Fury postures up.
Fury stands and throws Haymon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haymon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Fury passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Haymon!
Haymon is trying desperately to improve position.
Haymon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fury is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haymon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Haymon tries to hold on but Fury pushes him away.
Fury moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Fury is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Haymon taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fury.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Fury!
Bob Fury retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Bob Fury 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:
TIT 28 - Glass v Lius 2
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Haymon misses with an uppercut.
Haymon misses with a hook
enabling Munt to counter with a crisp jab.
Munt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haymon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haymon counters with a one-two to the body. #KD#
Haymon drops Munt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Munt looks back up at him and smiles so Haymon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haymon fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Munt to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Munt looks to clinch but Haymon throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Munt taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Al Haymon!
Our winner, Al Haymon, 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.
The defeated Hark Munt had this to say: 'Good fight, the other guy. I didn't expect it to go that way. We'll have to go back to the drawing board and get back to training soon. '.
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Event:
TIT 24 - Marcell v Percival
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Haymon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Haymon moves away
letting Haymon counter with a right hand.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Haymon.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haymon connects with a nice looking jab.
Haymon throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Haymon misses the target. #KD#
Haymon lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Haymon stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Kell Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries for a takedown but Haymon circles away easily
and Haymon counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Haymon.
Jones looks winded!
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haymon.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Haymon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haymon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Haymon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Haymon misses the target.
Al Haymon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kell Jones.#T1#
Jones looks to clinch
and Haymon counters with a crisp right that sends Jones to the canvas! Haymon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Haymon!
After winning the bout, Al Haymon 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:
TIT 18 - Guy v Tafani
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Haymon.
Cheng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haymon defends it nicely.
Haymon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cheng takes one on the button.
Haymon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Pai Cheng has been cut.
Cheng shoots in looking for a takedown but Haymon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheng's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haymon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheng seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Haymon cracks Cheng with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Haymon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cheng sprawling to the canvas! Cheng rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Haymon finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haymon with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Haymon cracks Cheng with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cheng looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Haymon finish him?
#ROC2#
Cheng is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Haymon engages and cracks Cheng with a massive lead left hook - Cheng tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Haymon is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Haymon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Haymon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Limp Wrist has been cut.
Wrist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haymon.
Haymon scores with a shot to the body.
Wrist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haymon finds it's way round the side to connect with Wrist's head.
Wrist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Haymon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Haymon.
Wrist is breathing heavily.
Haymon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haymon lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haymon presses Wrist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Haymon as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Haymon.
Haymon lands with a light punch inside. #KD2#
Haymon drops Wrist onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wrist is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Wrist is rocked!
Haymon is working Wrist over against the cage.
Oh Wrist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haymon lands a body shot.
Haymon loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Wrist senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Haymon!
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