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Event:
EMP Gagnon vs Toivonen 4
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1# Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin. Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fagan's head backwards. Fagan moves out of range of the strikes. Fagan avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Golovkin avoids the body shot from Fagan.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Fagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Golovkin throws a hook but Fagan avoids it easily. Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fagan. Fagan throws a nice looking combination but Golovkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagan.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Fagan. Fagan dodges the punch combination from Golovkin.
Fagan throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Golovkin scores with a jab to the body. Fagan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Fagan's head. Fagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Fagan throws a big counter combination but Golovkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Fagan looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely. Fagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fagan is looking to counter punch. Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Fagan slips the punch. A swing and a miss from Golovkin. Fagan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golovkin circles away quickly and effectively. Fagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fagan walks into a left hand. Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fagan circles away quickly and effectively. Fagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fagan staying out of range there. Golovkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Fagan tries to bum rush Golovkin with a series of wild strikes but Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fagan ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin. Fagan throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it. Fagan needs to keep his hands up - Golovkin had a free shot at his head there.#T2# Fagan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Fagan moves away and avoids it. Golovkin slips under a jab from Fagan. Fagan staying out of range there. The fighters circling - Fagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagan is just out of range. Fagan takes one to the chin there. Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin. Fagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fagan. Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fagan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Fagan slips under a jab from Golovkin. Golovkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagan.
Fagan digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
Golovkin walks into a left hand. Fagan slips a straight right by Golovkin. Fagan throws a big counter combination but Golovkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Fagan moved out of range nicely. Fagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin. Fagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin. Fagan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golovkin. Golovkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Golovkin takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC# Golovkin is rocked!#T3# Fagan lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Golovkin up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Fagan from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Golovkin's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy Fagan! Paddy Fagan very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot 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:
EMP Gagnon vs Tama Ginty
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1# Golovkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golovkin. Golovkin misses with a wild combination.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses. Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Golovkin swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Golovkin misses. Golovkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range. Golovkin misses with a body punch
and Lupei counters with an inside leg kick. #CL# Lupei gets a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei closes the distance and lands a one-two. Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Golovkin. #T1# An inside leg kick lands from Lupei. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range. Lupei moves forwards but Golovkin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab. Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw. Golovkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lupei staying out of range there. Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin. Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Golovkin walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei. Lupei misses with a wild body shot. Good shot there by Lupei. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely. Golovkin misses with a straight right. Lupei is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab. Golovkin walks into a left hand. Golovkin throws a nice looking combination but Lupei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2# Jab by Lupei. Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Golovkin throws a right hand that Lupei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupei also avoids with ease. Lupei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin takes one to the chin there. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin walks into a left hand. Golovkin slips under a jab. Lupei connects with the punch. Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it. Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming. Lupei slips a straight right by Golovkin. Golovkin misses with a body punch
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lupei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Golovkin scores with a nice strike. Lupei misses the shot to the body. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3# Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
#BC2# Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Golovkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei. Golovkin jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well. Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick. Golovkin takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses. Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei counters with an outside leg kick.
Lupei with a jab.#CL# Lupei instigates a clinch. Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch. Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Lupei. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin is trying to break free. I was talking to Lupei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Golovkin prevents a body shot from Lupei. Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. A shot in the inside from Lupei. #BC2# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin lands with a shot to the body. #CL# Lupei instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land. Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Lupei lands an uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The referee calls for Lupei to work.
Golovkin being controlled against the cage. Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Golovkin takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses. Lupei throws a body shot but no joy. Golovkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lupei counters with a leg kick. Lupei throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin takes one on the button. Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Golovkin misses with a straight left. Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. Golovkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around? Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nice shot lands for Lupei. Golovkin misses with a shot to the body and Lupei counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it. Golovkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lupei backs up against the cage.
Golovkin cracks Lupei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lupei 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. Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range. A head kick misses from Lupei. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lupei lands an overhand right. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away. Golovkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin misses with an uppercut
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab. Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei. 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! Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Lupei lands with a short shot to the head. Lupei lands with a light punch inside. Serafim Lupei has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Golovkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lupei cracks the inside of Golovkin's front leg. Golovkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Lupei works Golovkin's body with a nice hook. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Lupei both land. Nice combination. Golovkin misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a left to the body. Lupei scores with a nice head shot.#ROC# Golovkin is rocked! Lupei with a nice cross. Golovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupei finish him? Golovkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand. Lupei pounces like a tiger and cracks Golovkin with a vicious hook! Golovkin is down but not out! Lupei follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Serafim Lupei! Serafim Lupei 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 Marceau vs Brent
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1# Viki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin. Viki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Golovkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golovkin scrambles back to his feet. Viki misses with a kick to the body.
Golovkin scores with the left hand. Viki knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT# It looks like Miki Viki has been cut. Viki slips under a jab from Golovkin. Viki cracks Golovkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Viki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sloppy strikes from Viki. Those never looked like landing. Golovkin lands an overhand right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Viki slips a jab from Golovkin. A countering left hand to the body from Viki misses. Viki throws a big shot that misses. Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Viki throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot. Golovkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Viki counters with an inside leg kick. Viki misses with a body shot.
Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1# Golovkin misses with a left hand and Viki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Golovkin lands with a straight right. Viki didn't see that one coming. Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
Viki throws a one two combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Gennady Golovkin has been cut. Viki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Viki throws a body kick that misses. Golovkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golovkin takes a swing at Viki's ribcage but misses. Golovkin lands a jab to Viki's midsection. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Viki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin connects with a body shot that sends Viki's belly button to the back. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viki looks to land a combination but Golovkin avoids it well. It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Viki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Golovkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2# Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Golovkin throws a body punch but Viki moves out of range. Golovkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Golovkin thuds a left hand into Viki's body. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Viki misses with a combination
and Golovkin scores with a counter punch that sends Viki to the canvas! Golovkin smells blood - he's punishing Viki with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Viki has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Golovkin! Gennady Golovkin 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 Allen vs Marceau
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1# Golovkin throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely. Lupei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Golovkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin. Lupei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet. Lupei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei counters with a leg kick. Golovkin tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Lupei lands with a hook. Golovkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Golovkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Golovkin misses with a combination
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand! A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Lupei's head back.
#T1# Lupei lands a leg kick that knocks Golovkin off balance momentarily. Lupei misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Lupei has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golovkin misses the body punch and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lupei lands with a hook. Golovkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Golovkin scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left lands for Lupei. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Golovkin shakes it off. Golovkin digs a good hook to Lupei's body.
Lupei tries to clinch up.#T2# Golovkin misses with a wild combination.
Golovkin takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses. A swing and a miss from Lupei. Lupei lands a jab to Golovkin's midsection.#CL# Lupei clinches with his opponent.
Golovkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Lupei. Lupei lands with a right to the head. Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage. Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Lupei works on Golovkin's body with a couple of short punches. Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Lupei blocks a body shot from Golovkin. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei. Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
#T3# Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lupei lands with a left to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei. Lupei gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin. A body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head. Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lupei has Golovkin pressed against the cage, preventing Golovkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lupei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei lands a shot to the body. Lupei lands a nice uppercut. Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch. Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage. Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lupei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around. A short right from Lupei. #T4# Lupei blocks a body shot from Golovkin. Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Golovkin misses. Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Lupei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Lupei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Golovkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lupei back to the cage. Golovkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Golovkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin. Lupei wants to clinch. Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golovkin has time to react. Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch. Golovkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Lupei. Golovkin throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range. As Golovkin backs away, Lupei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses. Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Lupei instigates a clinch. Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. #BC2# Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Golovkin walks into a jab. Lupei lands with a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Golovkin slips under a jab. Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupei circles away quickly and effectively. Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around? Golovkin misses with a body shot
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lupei is looking to clinch. #T1# Lupei lands a jab.#ROC# Golovkin is rocked! Good leg kick by Lupei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Golovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupei finish him? Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin seems to have recovered his senses. Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovkin takes one to the chin there. Jab by Lupei.#CL# Lupei drives through and clinches with Golovkin against the cage.
Lupei 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. Lupei tries to stall but Golovkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head. A short uppercut from Lupei. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei. Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lupei gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head. Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
#T2# Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Lupei takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses. Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw. Lupei lands a jab to Golovkin's midsection. Golovkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lupei tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming. Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut. Lupei pushes Golovkin away with a front kick. Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin. Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lupei blocks a jab. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss! A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses. Golovkin walks into a left hand. Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Golovkin's head.#CL# Lupei has managed to clinch.
Golovkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3# Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses. Lupei lands with a right to the head. Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head. Lupei cracks Golovkin with a nice body shot. Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei. Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Golovkin. Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land. Lupei presses Golovkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Golovkin is breathing heavily. Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei digs a right hand into Golovkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Golovkin's gas tank. A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
A short right from Lupei 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! Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Golovkin gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lupei pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Lupei throws a big uppercut that drops Golovkin! More strikes from Lupei and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Golovkin lies dazed against the cage as Lupei celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei! Serafim Lupei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Kansalainen Vs Escobar
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1# Golovkin throws a hook but Darwin blocks it. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Darwin moves out of range. Golovkin misses with a straight left. Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Darwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Golovkin avoids the head kick by Darwin.
Golovkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darwin with a body shot. Golovkin slips a straight right by Darwin. Darwin lands a nice looking body shot.
A left and a right from Darwin both land. Nice combination. Darwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Darwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Golovkin punishes Darwin's body with a nice straight punch. Darwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Golovkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Darwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Darwin ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin. Darwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Darwin tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range. Darwin blocks a jab. Darwin ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin. Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darwin.
Golovkin throws a hook but Darwin avoids it easily. Darwin moves out of range as Golovkin strikes. Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Darwin. Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it. Darwin lands a head kick. Golovkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A jab from Darwin finds it's way through Golovkin's defenses. Darwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nice jab there from Darwin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darwin counters with an inside leg kick. Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Darwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darwin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Golovkin's knee momentarily. Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2# Good exchange - Darwin coming out on top. Darwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Darwin moves into range and connects with a jab. Golovkin throws a hook but Darwin avoids it easily. Golovkin misses with a right hand enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab. Darwin slips a jab from Golovkin. Darwin walks into a straight right hand from Golovkin. Golovkin misses with a body punch
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut. Darwin throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot. Golovkin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Golovkin misses. Golovkin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. A nice leg kick lands there from Darwin. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range. Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darwin. Darwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Darwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darwin manages to avoid it. Darwin is looking to counter punch.#T3# Golovkin cracks Darwin with a right hand to the side of the head. Golovkin misses with a hook
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab. Darwin misses with a straight right. Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darwin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darwin can pounce on him.
Darwin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Darwin blocks a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Darwin misses the target. Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Golovkin misses the jab. Good shot there by Darwin. Golovkin misses with a left hand letting Darwin counter with a right hand. Golovkin throws a right and a left that both miss. Darwin connects with a leg kick. Golovkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Darwin. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Darwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golovkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4# Darwin tests Golovkin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Darwin moves out of range. Darwin needs to keep his hands up - Golovkin had a free shot at his head there. Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Darwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Darwin throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Jab, jab by Darwin - just one landing. #CL# Darwin has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range. Golovkin misses with an uppercut
and Darwin counters with a nice leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Darwin lands a jab to the head.
Golovkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Darwin counters with a low kick, right behind Golovkin 's knee. Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Darwin will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A decent looking cross lands there for Darwin. Golovkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Darwin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Danga de danga de dang - Golovkin scores with a four punch combination! Golovkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Darwin scores with a leg kick.
Darwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darwin takes one on the button. Darwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Darwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Darwin moves out of range as Golovkin strikes. A jab from Golovkin misses. Golovkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Golovkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Golovkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charlie Darwin is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Golovkin scores with a punch to the head. Golovkin takes a swing at Darwin's ribcage but misses. Golovkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet. Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot. Golovkin scores with a nice right hand.
Darwin lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC# Golovkin is rocked! The fighters circle, before Darwin throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Golovkin's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Darwin lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Charlie Darwin! A less than humble Charlie Darwin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EMP Graves Vs Gagnon
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1# A low kick from Bing Bang is predictable there and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. That kick from Bing Bang tenderised Golovkin's leg. Golovkin is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Golovkin tries a body shot but Bing Bang blocks it.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage. Golovkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bing Bang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bing Bang tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bing Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Golovkin misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Golovkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bing Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Ching Chang Bing Bang has been cut. Bing Bang misses with a left hand and Golovkin counters with a left and a right that stings Bing Bang. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bing Bang throws a series of punches but Golovkin moves out of range. #T1# Bing Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bing Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bing Bang connects with a leg kick. Golovkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bing Bang misses with a combination
and Golovkin counters with a two punch combo. A shot to the body from Golovkin misses and Bing Bang counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Bing Bang 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. Bing Bang slips under a jab from Golovkin. Golovkin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bing Bang misses with a body shot.
#T2# Bing Bang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Bing Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. Nice jab there from Golovkin. Bing Bang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bing Bang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bing Bang throws out a leg kick but Golovkin moves out of range and Bing Bang only half commits. Golovkin is looking to counter punch. Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bing Bang gets off balance looking for a body kick and Bing Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ching Chang Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# A combination from Bing Bang does no damage. Bing Bang throws a body kick that misses. Golovkin avoids the head kick by Bing Bang.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a big counter. Bing Bang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bing Bang misses with a shot to the body and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut. Golovkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bing Bang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golovkin's sensitive parts. A solid leg kick lands there for Bing Bang.
Bing Bang throws a body shot but no joy. Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4# Golovkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bing Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Golovkin. Bing Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bing Bang jabs Golovkin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Golovkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Golovkin avoids the head kick by Bing Bang.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bing Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target. 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 Gennady Golovkin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ching Chang Bing Bang's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Golovkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Golovkin misses with a right hand and Bing Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gennady Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far. Golovkin takes a kick to the side of the head. Bing Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A shot to the liver by Bing Bang. Beautiful body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Bing Bang moves out of range. #CL2# Bing Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bing Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bing Bang blocks a body shot from Golovkin. #T1# Bing Bang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but Golovkin blocks it.
Bing Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bing Bang missing with knees to the body.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Bing Bang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golovkin is defending well for now.#BC2# Bing Bang breaks the clinch.
Bing Bang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Golovkin rather than just go for the knockout. Golovkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bing Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bing Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Golovkin. That snapped Bing Bang's head back.
Golovkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bing Bang.
#T2# Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Bing Bang. Bing Bang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. No joy there for Bing Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Bing Bang misses. A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bing Bang scores with a body shot.
Golovkin blocks a leg kick. Golovkin scores with a hook to the body. Bing Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3# Golovkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bing Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Golovkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A clash of legs there as Golovkin blocks the low kick. Golovkin is looking to counter punch. Bing Bang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin. Bing Bang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golovkin. That did some damage! A slapping leg kick lands for Bing Bang.
Golovkin checks a leg kick. It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Bing Bang throws a leg kick but Golovkin moved away. Bing Bang stalks Golovkin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Golovkin's face. Golovkin staggers backwards, shaken. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Golovkin gets tackled into the cage by Bing Bang. Bing Bang maintains the clinch. Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Knees to the body from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang prevents a body shot from Golovkin. A nice left hand lands by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but Bing Bang avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage. Golovkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang. #BC2# Bing Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Golovkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Golovkin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chang Bing Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ching Chang Bing Bang'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. This is the final round! #R3# Bing Bang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bing Bang lands a nice looking body shot.
Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Bing Bang counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bing Bang scores with a spinning back kick! Bing Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. A shot to the liver by Bing Bang. Beautiful body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bing Bang throws a right and a left that both miss. Golovkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bing Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovkin. An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.#T1# Bing Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bing Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Golovkin off balance momentarily. Bing Bang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bing Bang throws a leg kick but Golovkin moved away. Bing Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2# Golovkin swings for the body but Bing Bang moves out of range.
Bing Bang misses with a wild combination.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Golovkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Golovkin takes a swing at Bing Bang's ribcage but misses. Bing Bang throws out a leg kick but Golovkin moves out of range and Bing Bang only half commits. A combination from Golovkin does no damage. A nice inside leg kick there by Bing Bang. That's going to slow Golovkin down. Bing Bang connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Golovkin scores with a nice right hand.
Golovkin jabs Bing Bang to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bing Bang throws a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Bing Bang. Bing Bang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Golovkin backs up against the cage.
Golovkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Bing Bang manages to avoid it. Golovkin lands with a cross. Bing Bang throws a head kick that misses. #T4# A slapping body kick lands there for Bing Bang. 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! Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bing Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2# Bing Bang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golovkin, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Bing Bang fails to land. Bing Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin. Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bing Bang tries to bum rush Golovkin with a series of wild strikes but Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bing Bang scores with a sloppy right hand. Golovkin should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Ching Chang Bing Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bing Bang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ching Chang Bing Bang! During a confident post fight interview, Ching Chang Bing Bang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Jones
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1# Viki misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Golovkin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Viki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Viki throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Viki misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Miki Viki has been cut. Golovkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Golovkin thuds his right hand into Viki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. No joy there for Viki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Viki misses with a low kick. Viki misses with a body punch
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Viki ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin. Viki throws a leg kick and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2# Viki is rocked! Golovkin lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Viki head around and knocks him out cold! Golovkin 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Golovkin! After winning the bout, Gennady Golovkin 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:
EMP Graves vs Gonza
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Ahma has Golovkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahma misses with some punches.
#BC2# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy. Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ahma lands with a nice body punch. Ahma pushes Golovkin away with a front kick. Ahma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
#CL# Golovkin tries to keep at a distance but Ahma has taken the fight into the clinch. Golovkin tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. I was talking to Ahma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ahma tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin. Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Ahma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ahma lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head. Ahma throws a head punch that misses. Golovkin tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma. Ahma pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Golovkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A short right from Ahma on the inside. Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Ahma lands a shoulder strike. Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin. Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ahma scores with a shoulder strike. Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ahma lands with a light punch inside. Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land. Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Ahma. Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Golovkin. Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head. Golovkin tries to circle away but Ahma has him pinned against the cage. Ahma lands a right hand. Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin. Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head. Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ahma is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Ahma - that landed with a thud.
Golovkin looks winded! Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it. Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Ahma scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ahma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma lands a nice uppercut. Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of Golovkin's head. #BC2# Golovkin breaks the clinch.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a nice body shot. Ahma tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Ahma moves into the clinch. Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Golovkin. Ahma scores with a hook to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Ahma.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ahma connects with a right hand. Golovkin shakes it off.#T4# Ahma tries to clinch up. Jab, jab by Ahma - just one landing. #ROC# Golovkin is rocked!#CL# Ahma moves into the clinch. Golovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him? Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin seems to have recovered his senses. Ahma lands a right hand. Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ahma unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Golovkin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ahma is unloading with more strikes now! Golovkin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma! During a confident post fight interview, Verneri Ahma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EMP Jodson vs Verygood
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1# Golovkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovkin's head. Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Rijn doesn't seem bothered though. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease. A leg kick checked by Golovkin. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
#CL2# Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Golovkin against the cage.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rijn or not. A short right hand to the side of the head by Golovkin. Van Rijn pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow. Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage. Van Rijn lands an uppercut. Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage. Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow. We've been informed that Van Rijn 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. Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Rijn lands a body shot. Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin. Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn. Golovkin lands with a right to the head. #T1# Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut. Golovkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Rijn has double underhooks. Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Van Rijn pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Golovkin. Van Rijn cracks Golovkin with a nice body shot. Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him. Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage. Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Golovkin. Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Golovkin working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch. Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Golovkin goes for a takedown attempt but Van Rijn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Van Rijn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Van Rijn clinches up with Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage. Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn. Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike. Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage. #T3# A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Golovkin - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land. Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Golovkin prevents a body shot from Van Rijn. Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head. Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage. A short uppercut from Van Rijn. Golovkin looking to stall.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# Golovkin lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Golovkin lands with a light punch inside. Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage. Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Van Rijn scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin. Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch. Van Rijn connects with a right hand. Golovkin shakes it off. Golovkin throws a nice looking combination but Van Rijn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rijn. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van Rijn connects with a high kick. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin. Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Van Rijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Van Rijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Golovkin misses with a looping right. Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Van Rijn's head back.
Van Rijn connects with an inside leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Golovkin. Golovkin throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range. Van Rijn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Rijns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Van Rijn tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target. Van Rijn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Van Rijn forces Golovkin back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike. Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Golovkin. Golovkin lands an uppercut. Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn. A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land. Golovkin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Rijn is defending well. Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
#BC# Golovkin breaks the clinch.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gennady Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Van Rijn scores with a jab. Van Rijn throws a leg kick and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Van Rijn scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2# Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Golovkin. Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin. Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body. Van Rijn pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Golovkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Van Rijn is working Golovkin over against the cage. Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Golovkin. Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head. Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch. Golovkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Rijn lands a right hand. Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Golovkin prevents a body shot from Van Rijn. Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Van Rijn takes a shot to the head. Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands with a left to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin presses Van Rijn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Golovkin blocking some punches.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC# Golovkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golovkin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van Rijn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Van Rijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Golovkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovkin's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet. Van Rijn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice defenses there by Van Rijn. Van Rijn tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. Golovkin misses with a looping right. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease. Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golovkin. Van Rijn slips under a jab. A big right from Golovkin misses. Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Van Rijn counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin is leaning against Van Rijn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut. Golovkin prevents a body shot from Van Rijn. Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
#T1# Golovkin lands a left hand.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage. Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin. Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch. Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards. Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
#T2# Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Golovkin breaks the clinch.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Van Rijn digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Golovkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Van Rijn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golovkin, pushing him back against the cage. Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards. Golovkin blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut. Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow. Van Rijn is working Golovkin over against the cage.#T3# Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head. Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golovkin's efforts to push away. Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut. Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn. Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside. Golovkin blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head. Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside. Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch. Gennady Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Golovkin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin blocking some punches.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from Van Rijn. Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage. Van Rijn is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks a jab. Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mike Van Rijn. I've got Van Rijn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!
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Event:
EMP OWF Bunyasarn v Paddington
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yaj misses with a straight left. Yaj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Golovkin slips under a jab. Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it. Yaj moves away from the strike by Golovkin. Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yaj digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
Golovkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yaj tries to bum rush Golovkin with a series of wild strikes but Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. This has been an exciting period of action! Yaj misses with a looping right. Yaj missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Yaj throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily. Yaj's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yaj's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it. Golovkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yaj under the eye. Jab by Golovkin. Yaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yaj walks into a jab. It looks like Golovkin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Golovkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Yaj looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.#T2# Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range. Yaj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Yaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yaj looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range. Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Golovkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Golovkin scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one. Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range. Yaj missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yaj counter with a right hand. A punch combination from Yaj misses. Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Yaj. A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through Yaj's defenses. #T3# Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away. Golovkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaj on the side of the head. Golovkin punishes Yaj's body with a nice straight punch. Yaj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj. Nice defenses there by Yaj. Good shot there by Golovkin. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away. A countering left hand to the body from Yaj misses. Yaj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Golovkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yaj on the side of the head. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Golovkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This has been an exciting period of action! Yaj slips a straight right by Golovkin. A countering left hand to the body from Yaj misses.#T4# Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Yaj cracks Golovkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Golovkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Yaj cracks Golovkin with a right hand to the side of the head. A big right from Golovkin misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yaj! But no joy. Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Yaj misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yaj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Golovkin slips a jab from Yaj. Golovkin takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses. Yaj now looks to counter with a shot at the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Yaj lands with an overhand left. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away. Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top.#CUT# It looks like CM Yaj has been cut. Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yaj throws a big shot that misses. Yaj throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A swing and a miss from Golovkin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab. Golovkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Yaj. Golovkin slips under a jab from Yaj. Golovkin scores with a body shot.
#T1# Golovkin thuds a left hand into Yaj's body. Yaj lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yaj walks into a straight right hand from Golovkin. Gennady Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far. Golovkin throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range. Yaj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Golovkin. Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Golovkin throws a right and a left that Yaj avoids nicely. Yaj throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Yaj. Yaj throws a body shot but no joy. Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Golovkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Yaj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice defenses there by Yaj. Golovkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around? Yaj throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range. Yaj misses with a hook. Golovkin throws a right and a left that Yaj avoids nicely. A combination from Golovkin does no damage. Yaj appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Golovkin moves away from the strike by Yaj. Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Golovkin swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yaj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Golovkin thuds his right hand into Yaj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3# Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj misses with a few strikes there.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it. Yaj throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily. A combination from Golovkin does no damage. Yaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Yaj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice defenses there by Yaj.#T4# Nice defenses there by Golovkin. Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A big right from Golovkin misses. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Golovkin misses with a jab to the body
and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yaj misses with a wild body shot. Yaj throws a series of punches but Golovkin avoids them all with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Golovkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range. Golovkin moves out of range as Yaj strikes. Golovkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaj takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin dominated that second round. The cut man is working on CM Yaj's cut. That's time! Golovkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Yaj dips to his left and cracks Golovkin with an uppercut! Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Left hook, right uppercut from Yaj. Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Golovkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Golovkin. Yaj drops his hands momentarily and Golovkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Golovkin misses with a body punch
letting Yaj counter with a right hand. Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin. Golovkin moves away from the strike by Yaj. #T1# Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range. Golovkin misses with the combination.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Golovkin lands with a hook. Yaj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Yaj thuds a left hand into Golovkin's body. Yaj throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yaj misses with a looping right. Golovkin scores with a nice head shot. Yaj misses with a wild body shot. Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
CM Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Golovkin throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range. Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Golovkin connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Golovkin lands a two punch combo.
Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A big right from Golovkin misses. Yaj misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely. Yaj throws out a powerful jab. Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand. A shot to the body from Golovkin misses and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut. Golovkin avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Golovkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Golovkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nice defenses there by Yaj. Yaj now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Golovkin cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Yaj lunges at Golovkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Golovkin's hand. Yaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yaj there as he acknowledges the shot. Golovkin catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Yaj is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Yaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Yaj throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.#T4# Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Golovkin misses with a straight right. Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Yaj. A big left from Golovkin misses. Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj throws a nice looking combination but Golovkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gennady Golovkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jab by Golovkin. Golovkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaj on the side of the head. Decent striking displayed by Yaj there. Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj. Yaj throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Gennady Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Golovkin 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Golovkin! Our winner, Gennady Golovkin, 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:
EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 3
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1# Golovkin slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black is looking to clinch. Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golovkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin. Black slips under a jab. Nice uppercut there from Golovkin. Black throws a good cross that connects.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Golovkin jabs at Black's body. Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away. Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Black. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Golovkin throws a one two combo.
#T1# Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin. Golovkin misses with the combination.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Black lands. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Decent striking displayed by Black there. Black tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golovkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Golovkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Black works the jab nicely.#CL# Black moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Golovkin. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Black lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
A combination from Black does no damage. Golovkin cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Vlad Black has been cut. Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black. Black moves into range and connects with a jab. Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it. Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL# Black clinches up with Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage. Golovkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Black. Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land. Golovkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black lands a body punch. Black lands with a short shot to the head. Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Black lands with a short shot to the head. Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Black lands a shot to the body. Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Golovkin lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4# Black working aggressively here.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Golovkin. Golovkin blocks a body shot from Black. Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin misses with a double jab.
Black throws a good cross that connects.
Golovkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovkin's head. Black is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Golovkin throws a hook but Black avoids it easily. Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Black throws a series of punches but Golovkin moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Golovkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Black. Black moves out of range of the strikes. Black's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Black duly obliges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Black dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vlad Black's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black. Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. A quick step to the side and Black tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Golovkin takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses. Black defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand. Black's jab looks to have found its range, popping Golovkin under the eye. Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Black lands a head shot. Black misses with a looping right. Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range. Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming. Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab. Golovkin is looking for the big counter here. Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside. Golovkin lands a jab to Black's midsection.#T1# Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Black slips under a jab from Golovkin. Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin dodges the punch combination from Black.
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target. Black throws a body shot but no joy. Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Black takes a body punch but keeps moving. Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Black with a jab. Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Golovkin momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Black counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2# Black throws a body shot but no joy. Jab, jab by Black - just one landing. Vlad Black is winning the standup battle so far. Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook. Golovkin throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease. Black throws a right hand that Golovkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Golovkin also avoids with ease. Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it. Black throws a right hand that Golovkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Golovkin also avoids with ease. Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Black 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. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Golovkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Golovkin moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3# Black scores with a sloppy right hand. Golovkin should have avoided that one. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. A counter left hand to the body from Black misses its target. Black throws a good cross that connects.
Black swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around? Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range. Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Golovkin. Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Golovkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovkin, as that shot connected.
#ROC2# Black is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Black wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance. Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Black gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Golovkin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Golovkin! A relieved looking Gennady Golovkin 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:
SyFi - The Prequel
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1# Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.#CL# Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Golovkin against the cage.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body. Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Golovkin. Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #BC2# Golovkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch. Golovkin throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem. Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Golovkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit. The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Golovkin connects with a crisp jab. Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Sitsongrit wants to clinch. Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch. Deklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fighters circle momentarily. Golovkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin moves into range and connects with a jab. Good shot there by Golovkin. The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside. A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses. Sitsongrit tries to clinch and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Golovkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside. Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target. Golovkin misses with a looping right.#CL# Sitsongrit rushes Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golovkin connects with a body shot. Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance. Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golovkin misses with a straight right. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2# It looks like Deklek Sitsongrit has been cut. Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
#T4# Sitsongrit wants to clinch. Golovkin throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem. Golovkin scores with a body shot.
#CL# Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming. Sitsongrit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside. Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin scores with a nice head shot. Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Golovkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Deklek Sitsongrit's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range. Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golovkin. Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
#CL# Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches. Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Golovkin misses the jab. Golovkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Golovkin. Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch. Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
#T1# Sitsongrit wants to clinch. Good shot there by Golovkin. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Deklek Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Golovkin throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Golovkin connects with a jab. Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Golovkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.#T2# Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golovkin. Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.#CL# Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage. Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Deklek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far. Golovkin managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside. A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut. Golovkin blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit keeps control of Golovkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T3# Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovkin lands the left hand. Golovkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance. Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin. Sitsongrit looks to clinch and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance. Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Golovkin up against the cage. Golovkin working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. #BC# Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gennady Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up. Golovkin swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
#T4# Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch. Golovkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Sitsongrit has Golovkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank. A quick uppercut on the inside from Golovkin. Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Golovkin. Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Deklek Sitsongrit's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Golovkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Golovkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golovkin lands a jab to the nose. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up and Golovkin counters with a left to the body. Golovkin lands with a good body shot. Sitsongrit wants to clinch.#T1# Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside. Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though. Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Golovkin throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem. Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sitsongrit tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Golovkin counter with a right hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Golovkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Nice jab there from Golovkin. Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin moves away enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy. Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up. Golovkin digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. #T3# Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sitsongrit wants to clinch. Sitsongrit is looking to clinch. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance. Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance. Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL# Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Golovkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Golovkin lands with a shot to the body. Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside. Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Golovkin lands the left hand. Gennady Golovkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Golovkin breaks away and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Deklek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Golovkin cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight! Gennady Golovkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Golovkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Golovkin! Gennady Golovkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SyFi 133
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin throws a hook to the side of De Barros's head but De Barros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2# De Barros feints and as Golovkin raises his hands in defense, De Barros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. De Barros stopping the sweep attempt from Golovkin. De Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Golovkin wants to sweep here but De Barros controlling him for the moment. Golovkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Barros is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# De Barros is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Golovkin is pulling down on De Barros's head. It's preventing any offense from De Barros, at least for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Barros postures up.
Golovkin is really struggling to control De Barros but he's trying to hold on to the position. De Barros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Golovkin is trying to keep De Barros in close.
Golovkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# De Barros stands and throws Golovkin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Golovkin tries to bench press De Barros off him but De Barros keeps the position. De Barros tries to move into full mount but can't pass Golovkin's legs. #SUB2# De Barros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that De Barros has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Golovkin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# De Barros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# De Barros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# De Barros tries for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. De Barros tries to move into full mount but can't pass Golovkin's legs. #T2# Golovkin is trying to control De Barros's posture but De Barros avoids it. De Barros is putting a hurting on Golovkin here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2# De Barros tries for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well. Golovkin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BAD BOY MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Golovkin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Golovkin is holding on to half guard well. Golovkin trying to control but De Barros postures up.
De Barros thows a huge punch but Golovkin dodges it nicely.
De Barros trying to control from half guard but Golovkin is working away. #SUB2# De Barros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Golovkin defends it well. #SUB2# De Barros looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB2# De Barros looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Golovkin desperately trying to maintain half guard. Golovkin is staying active underneath De Barros, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Golovkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# De Barros is working for a kimura but Golovkin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. De Barros is trying to control. Golovkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Golovkin wants to control but De Barros is keeping busy.
De Barros works his way into full mount! Golovkin has given up his back. Will we see De Barros going for some submissions?
#SUB2# Golovkin fending off the submission attempt from De Barros. #SUB2# De Barros working for the choke. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Golovkin avoids the strikes from De Barros. De Barros controlling well, preventing Golovkin from escaping the position.
#SUB2# De Barros has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo De Barros dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# De Barros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golovkin as he jumps to the side. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
De Barros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Golovkin misses with a hook. Golovkin lands a body shot.
De Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far. De Barros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.#TD2# Golovkin tries to sprawl but De Barros drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# De Barros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Golovkin is just riding it out for now. De Barros eventually gives up the hold. De Barros prevents Golovkin from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# De Barros is trying to work for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Golovkin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Golovkin continues to stall.#T1# Golovkin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# De Barros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Golovkin has managed to free his arm - good work. Golovkin wants to improve his position but De Barros is controlling well.
#SUB2# De Barros is trying to work for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Golovkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Barros on the ground. De Barros is trying to control the action in half guard but Golovkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Golovkin tries to get to full guard but De Barros has control of the leg. Golovkin trying to control but De Barros postures up.
Golovkin desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2# Golovkin is defending against the submission attempts here by De Barros.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Golovkin won't allow De Barros to pass to mount. De Barros prevents Golovkin from standing back up.
#SUB2# De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Golovkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros. Golovkin tries to roll over but De Barros keeps him under control. De Barros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Golovkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. De Barros prevents Golovkin from improving his position.#SUB2# De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Golovkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros. #T3# Golovkin wants to improve his position but De Barros is controlling well.
Golovkin trying to control here.
Golovkin is controlling De Barros's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2# De Barros is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# De Barros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Golovkin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# De Barros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Golovkin is doing well to control the position and prevent De Barros from advancing to side control.#SUB2# De Barros is trying to work for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Golovkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Golovkin. Golovkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Golovkin is on top in guard.
#REVR# De Barros can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Golovkin controls the pace.#SUB2# De Barros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernardo De Barros will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# De Barros drives through with a takedown into guard. Golovkin keeping moving, preventing De Barros from controlling successfully. Golovkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golovkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. De Barros keeping moving, preventing Golovkin from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# De Barros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Golovkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# De Barros working for a triangle but Golovkin defends it easily.
De Barros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Golovkin. #T1# Golovkin looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golovkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# De Barros is looking for a triangle but Golovkin pushes his legs off easily.
De Barros has a closed guard, preventing Golovkin from standing up. Golovkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU# Golovkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Golovkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. De Barros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Golovkin throws a nice looking combination but De Barros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. De Barros shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin shows good takedown defense. #T2# Golovkin tests De Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot. De Barros shoots in looking for a takedown but Golovkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Barros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. De Barros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin punishes De Barros's body with a nice straight punch. Golovkin scores with a nice head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Barros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there. Gennady Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. De Barros takes a shot right to the bread basket. De Barros is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. De Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo De Barros. Golovkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. De Barros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##CL2# De Barros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golovkin, pushing him back against the cage. Good body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of De Barros's head. De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golovkin just stands there and leans against the cage. Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Golovkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Golovkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Bernardo De Barros has been cut. De Barros on the wrong end of a nice jab. De Barros shoots in and drives through. Golovkin sprawls well. Golovkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Golovkin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Barros eats them both and turns towards Golovkin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. 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! De Barros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golovkin as he jumps to the side. De Barros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4# De Barros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. De Barros is looking to clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from De Barros. Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there. De Barros moves out of range as Golovkin strikes. Golovkin digs a good hook to De Barros's body.
Golovkin scores with a body shot.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Barros. De Barros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Golovkin misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# and De Barros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES# Golovkin kicks off De Barros and gets to his feet. De Barros drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gennady Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. De Barros shoots in and drives through. Golovkin sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Gennady Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round. I think De Barros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo De Barros!
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Event:
SyFi 126
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Sitsongrit gets a clinch. Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. Sitsongrit looking for a takedown. Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Golovkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've been hearing reports that Sitsongrit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcinho Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him. Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit has Golovkin pressed against the cage, preventing Golovkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golovkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Golovkin. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Golovkin. Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit slips under a jab. Golovkin misses with a looping left. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away. Sitsongrit moves forwards but Golovkin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Sitsongrit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sitsongrit. Golovkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there. Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golovkin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Golovkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit is fighting to break Golovkin's control of his arms but Golovkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Sitsongrit slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Sitsongrit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Golovkin tries to kick Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Golovkin wants to get back to full guard. Sitsongrit trying to control the pace. #T2# Golovkin is looking to control Sitsongrit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Golovkin avoid being mounted? Sitsongrit controlling the pace. Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golovkin keeps working. Golovkin is trying to get back to full guard. Sitsongrit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Golovkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Golovkin prevents Sitsongrit from taking his back.#SUB# Golovkin reaches up and pulls Sitsongrit towards him, trying to control the position. Sitsongrit manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Golovkin! Golovkin tries to roll over - now Sitsongrit is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Golovkin has to tap out! Great work there by Sitsongrit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcinho Sitsongrit! Marcinho Sitsongrit 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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Event:
SyFi 117
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it. Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing. Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab. Moore misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore. Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Moore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovkin is able to avoid easily. Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it. Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy. Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Moore scores with a nice head shot. Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab. Golovkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1# Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2# Moore is rocked! Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Moore avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab. Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Golovkin misses. Moore seems to have got his legs back now. Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Golovkin. A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target. Moore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2# Moore cracks Golovkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Golovkin misses with a straight left. Golovkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Moore blocks a jab. Moore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Golovkin takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses. Moore misses with a low kick.
Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away. Golovkin throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely. Moore wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nice uppercut lands for Golovkin. That snapped Moore's head back.
Moore misses the body punch and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Golovkin as he connects with a hook.#T3# Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away. Moore lands the left hand. Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Golovkin lands with a good body shot. Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore. Golovkin works Moore's body with a nice hook. Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem. A big left from Golovkin misses. Moore catches Golovkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big left from Golovkin misses. Moore jabs Golovkin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin. Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Moore. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses. Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Moore throws a leg kick but Golovkin sees it coming and moves out of range. Moore loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch. Moore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Golovkin misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Moore. Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin. It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Golovkin. Philip Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away. Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Golovkin slips under a jab. Golovkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Golovkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moore misses the jab. It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Moore jabs at Golovkin's body. Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore. It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Golovkin lands with a shot to the body. Golovkin slips under a jab from Moore. Moore 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. Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy. Moore moves out of range as Golovkin strikes. Moore misses with a straight right. Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Moore throws a shot to the body.
#T1# Golovkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range. A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Moore misses with a shot to the body and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A low kick from Moore misses and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Golovkin staying out of range there. Gennady Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
#KD2# Golovkin cracks Moore with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Moore looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Golovkin finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Moore misses with a low kick. Golovkin throws an overhand right that has Moore reeling! Golovkin follows up with more punches and Moore is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Golovkin! An out of breath Gennady Golovkin 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:
SyFi 108
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin moves out of range as Page strikes. Page throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it. Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Golovkin manages to circle out of the way. Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Golovkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Golovkin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2# It looks like Evan Page has been cut. Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Golovkin scores with a jab to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Page. #CUT# It looks like Gennady Golovkin has been cut. Page avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Page throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it. Evan Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Page throws a series of punches but Golovkin avoids them all with ease. Page scores with a hook to the body. Golovkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Page moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.#T1# Page slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Page throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovkin, as that shot connected.
Page loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch. Page walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Golovkin throws a one two combo.
Page avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Page tries to bum rush Golovkin with a series of wild strikes but Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A jab from Golovkin misses. Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Page. Page is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Golovkin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Page misses with a body shot.
Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin misses with a straight right. A nice combination there by Page.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Golovkin slips under a jab. Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Page bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golovkin's head backwards. Page looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range. Page throws a combination that misses and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Page tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance. Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3# Golovkin slips under a jab. Page throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A left lands for Page. Page tries to clinch up and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Page scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A big right from Golovkin misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Page, as that shot connected.
Page lands a nice shot that snaps Golovkin's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Page does a little dance to reset his feet. Page is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Golovkin. Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Golovkin lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2# Evan Page's cut is getting worse.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
Page tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Golovkin manages to circle out of the way. Page throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Page stuns Golovkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The fighters circling - Page throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot. Page paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it. Page takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses. A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target. 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 Evan Page will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Golovkin lands a lovely overhand right. Page lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golovkin circles away quickly and effectively. Golovkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Golovkin punishes Page's body with a nice straight punch. Page throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Page throws a big shot that misses. Page moves out of range of the strikes. Evan Page is winning the standup battle so far. Page throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away. Golovkin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Page misses with a right hand and Golovkin counters with 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! Golovkin slips a jab from Page. Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Page.#T1# Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Page throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A big left from Page misses. Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw. Page jabs Golovkin right on the nose. Golovkin blinks but takes it well. Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin. Page seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Page closes the distance and pushes Golovkin back into the cage. Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page prevents a body shot from Golovkin. Golovkin misses with a body punch.
Page blocks a body shot from Golovkin. #T2# Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Golovkin breaks the clinch.
Page swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin throws a hook but Page avoids it easily. Page tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Golovkin manages to circle out of the way. Golovkin throws a hook but Page avoids it easily. Page works the jab nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big left from Page misses. Page misses with a straight left. Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook. Page tests Golovkin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Page throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it. Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3# Page misses with a body shot.
Golovkin sizes up Page with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A shot to the body from Page misses and Golovkin counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2# Evan Page's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL# Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of Page's head. Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golovkin's efforts to push away. Golovkin has had enough of the clinch but Page keeps him there for the moment. Page can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Golovkin digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected. Golovkin lands a shot to the body. Golovkin lands a left hand.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Page lands a nice uppercut.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Page lands a hook to the side of the head. Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Golovkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovkin connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back. Page closes the distance looking to clinch and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin misses the jab. Page moves out of range as Golovkin strikes. Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page. Page connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gennady Golovkin will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# A big right from Golovkin misses. Golovkin swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Page throws a right and a left that Golovkin avoids nicely. Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand. Page moves away from the strike by Golovkin. Page catches Golovkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Golovkin slips a straight right by Page. Page lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range. Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
#T1# Page avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page. A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Page lands a jab. Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Golovkin defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand. Golovkin slips a jab from Page. Page is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Page has time to react.#CUT2# Jeez, Evan Page's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Page misses with an uppercut. A lazy left from Page finds it's target. Page jabbing away but nothing is landing. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Page connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golovkin's hands.#T2# Page walks into a stiff left hand from Golovkin. Page throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Golovkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. 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! Page slips a jab from Golovkin. Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Page moves into the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards. Page lands with a short shot to the head. Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Golovkin tries to circle away but Page has him pinned against the cage. Page lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside. Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Page misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Page takes a jab right on the kisser.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page. Page lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Page moves away from the strike by Golovkin. Nice defenses there by Golovkin. Page looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range. Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it. #T4# The fighters circling - Page throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Golovkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Page counters by moving into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Page cracks Golovkin with a nice body shot. Page lands a left hand.
Page scores with a nice hook to the head. Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Golovkin prevents a body shot from Page. Page takes a shot to the head. Page lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. Page lands an uppercut. Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Evan Page showed his dominance in that final round. Well Page 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:28 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evan Page! A less than humble Evan Page misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
WeInSyd 28
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1# Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Armstrong tries to clinch up. Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Armstrong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage Inc. in the buildup to the fight. Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Armstrong lands a jab to Golovkin's midsection. Armstrong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Armstrong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it. Golovkin tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Armstrong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Golovkin. Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice defenses there by Armstrong. Golovkin 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. Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL# Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Golovkin back into the cage. Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage. Armstrong pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Armstrong lands a right hand. Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage. Armstrong tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside. Golovkin lands with a light punch inside. Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range. Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Golovkin. Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches. Golovkin tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage. Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
#T3# A right handed body shot lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage. Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. Golovkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy. Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab. Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Armstrong tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Golovkin's body. Golovkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Armstrong wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side and Golovkin 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! Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong. Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Golovkin throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease. Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Golovkin breaks away and moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gennady Golovkin will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Armstrong looks to land a combination. Golovkin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Golovkin misses with a straight right. Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Golovkin works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy. Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# A shot to the liver by Armstrong. Beautiful body shot. A big right from Golovkin misses. Armstrong is looking to wear down Golovkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Golovkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Golovkin throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range. Armstrong tries to move into range but Golovkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong. Armstrong slips a straight right by Golovkin. Armstrong misses with a body punch
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Golovkin throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range. Golovkin throws a big shot that misses. Gennady Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup. A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet. Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot. Armstrong moves to clinch but Golovkin breaks away and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range. Armstrong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3# Golovkin throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily. Golovkin scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Armstrong defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand. Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off. Golovkin takes one to the chin there. Armstrong throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range. Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Armstrong misses with a hook to the body
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Armstrong tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Armstrong is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong swings and misses with a shot to the body and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut. Armstrong lunges at Golovkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Golovkin's hand. Armstrong takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golovkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Golovkin throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range. Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Golovkin scores with the left hand. Armstrong knows he should have avoided that one. Golovkin misses with a straight left. Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Golovkin throws out a powerful jab.#CL# Armstrong darts in and clinches Golovkin up against the cage. Armstrong tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong lands a right hand. Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong'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. Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position. Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Armstrong lands with a right to the head. Killian Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far. Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong prevents Golovkin from breaking the clinch. Armstrong lands an uppercut. Golovkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage. Armstrong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Golovkin up against the cage. Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him. Armstrong has Golovkin pressed against the cage, preventing Golovkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Golovkin tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Killian Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Armstrong avoiding damage.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin. A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
A right hand to the body from Golovkin.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from Armstrong. A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. Armstrong throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Golovkin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Golovkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
#T3# Golovkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks. Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch. Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong. Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Golovkin tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Golovkin is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position. Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin. Armstrong tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Golovkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land. Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow. Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Golovkin lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong. Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses. Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Armstrong stalling in the clinch but Golovkin improves position. Nice body punch from Golovkin - that landed with a thud.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Armstrong is working Golovkin over against the cage. Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golovkin tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage. Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gennady Golovkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
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 Killian Armstrong. I think Golovkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Golovkin! Gennady Golovkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 88
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Merlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Merlin's ribs. Merlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Merlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Merlin shoots in but no luck this time. Merlin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin misses with a hook. Merlin ducked under it nicely. #TD2# Golovkin gets caught flat footed, as Merlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Merlin trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom. Golovkin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Golovkin tries to get out of the position. Golovkin controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. Golovkin wants to stand and escape but Merlin is having none of it. Merlin advances position into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Golovkin can't do much from the bottom here. Golovkin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.#T1# Golovkin wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Merlin is trying to work for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# Merlin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Golovkin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Merlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Merlin! During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 76
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Mo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mo misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Golovkin lands a really nice looking cross but Mo seems unphased.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mo manages to avoid it. Mo throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily. Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Mo counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Mo. Golovkin throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut there from Golovkin. Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Mo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Golovkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Golovkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Golovkin misses with a right hand and Mo counters with a left to the body. Golovkin misses with a body shot
and Mo counters with a lovely shot to the body. Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mo. Golovkin scores with a hook. Mo slips a jab from Golovkin. Mo now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mo moves away. Mo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin. Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Mo manages to avoid it. Golovkin catches Mo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
Mo moves out of range as Golovkin strikes. Golovkin throws a hook but Mo avoids it easily. Mo throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Golovkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mo at a distance.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin throws a big shot that misses. Mo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golovkin with a body shot. Mo clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Golovkin misses with a looping left. Mo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Mo saw that one coming. Mo lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd cheers as Golovkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mo doesn't seem phased though. Golovkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mo off the cage and back into range. Mo digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
Mo misses with a straight left. Mo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin tries to bum rush Mo with a series of wild strikes but Mo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Mo ducks down to avoid it. Golovkin throws a jab when Mo was well out of range. Mo swinging wildly here.
Mo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little jabbing left from Mo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Golovkin does it's job there. Mo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Golovkin misses with a left hand and Mo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mo throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Golovkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Danga de danga de dang - Golovkin scores with a four punch combination! Mo throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot. Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Mo counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big left from Golovkin misses. Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
letting Mo counter with a right hand. Left hook, right uppercut from Golovkin. Mo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golovkin.
Mo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mo throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem. Golovkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Golovkin misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mo digs a good body shot into Golovkin's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Mo 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Mo misses the target. Golovkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Golovkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Golovkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mo can do to turn this around? Golovkin swings for the body but Mo moves out of range.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Mo. Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Golovkin lands with a right hand. Golovkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Mo moved out of range. Golovkin lands with a good body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mo throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it. Golovkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mo 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.#T1# Mo misses the shot to the body. A swing and a miss from Mo. Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Mo moved out of range nicely. Mo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Mo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Golovkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Mo's head. A jab from Golovkin misses. Mo throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem. Mo throws a big shot that misses. Gennady Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far. Mo misses the jab. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Golovkin has got the better of the exchanges. Golovkin walks into a jab. Golovkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mo backs up against the cage.
Mo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mo throws a big shot that misses. Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mo.#T2# Mo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin. Mo misses with a looping right. Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mo. Golovkin slips under a jab. Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mo. Golovkin slips under a jab. Mo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin. Mo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin. Mo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Golovkin with a nice cross. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Mo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Mo does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Mo. Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mo misses with a double jab.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes. Golovkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Mo throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mo lands with a hook. Golovkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4# Mo throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot. Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Mo manages to avoid it. Mo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin. Golovkin misses with a two punch combination.
Mo throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the 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! Mo moves away from the strike by Golovkin. Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there. Mo scores with a nice right hand.
Mo avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Mo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mo scores with a nice strike. Golovkin misses with the combination.
Mo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Golovkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Mo moved out of range. Mo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Mo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mo misses with a hook. Mo misses with a left hand and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Mo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mo misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut. Golovkin misses the jab. Mo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Mo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Golovkin lands with a good body shot. Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mo. Golovkin lands with a shot to the body. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mo moves away. Mo throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Golovkin punishes Mo's body with a nice straight punch. Mo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Golovkin takes a swing at Mo's ribcage but misses. Mo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mo misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Mo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Golovkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Che Huu Mo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Golovkin walks into a left hand. Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin throws a series of punches but Mo moves out of range. Mo throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem. Mo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golovkin throws a right hand that Mo ducks under and follows up with a left that Mo also avoids with ease. Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin swinging wildly here.
Mo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mo is just out of range.#T3# Mo throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab lands there for Mo. Golovkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Mo's shoulder, as Mo tries to avoid the shot. Mo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
A big left from Mo misses. Mo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mo counters with a nice uppercut. A punch combination from Golovkin misses. Golovkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mo. Mo lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Mo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golovkin in his tracks. Golovkin misses with a hook. Mo ducked under it nicely. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Mo throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mo thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mo misses with a body shot.
Mo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin. Mo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Golovkin misses with a left hand and Mo counters with a nice uppercut. Gennady Golovkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nice cross by Golovkin.
And that's the end of the fight! Gennady Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Golovkin 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Golovkin! A relieved looking Gennady Golovkin 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:
SyFi 66
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1# Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL# Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown effectively controlling the action here. Brown tries to break free but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage. Good body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage. #BC2# Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golovkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range. Golovkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Golovkin swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action! Brown throws a series of punches but Golovkin avoids them all with ease. Golovkin misses the body punch and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golovkin's head backwards.#T1# Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range. Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT# It looks like Gennady Golovkin has been cut. Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the head. Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golovkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though. Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown throws a right and a left that both miss. Murphy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Golovkin slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Golovkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Golovkin lands a jab to Brown's midsection. Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown is breathing heavily. Brown moves out of range of the strikes. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Golovkin throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem. Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovkin. Golovkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown. Golovkin lands an overhand right.#ROC2# Brown is rocked! Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Golovkin lands with a big right hook that stumbles Brown - he's out on his feet here! Golovkin follows up with another monster hook that separates Brown from consciousness! Brown falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Golovkin stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Golovkin! An out of breath Gennady Golovkin 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:
SyFi 58
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin. Golovkin misses with a looping left. Page swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Page throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Page. Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin. Page clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evan Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Page takes one to the side of the head.
Golovkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAD BOY MMA in the buildup to the fight. A jab from Page misses. Page lands a body shot.
Page throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target. Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Golovkin. Page lands an overhand right. Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Page thows a left - swing and a miss! Golovkin slips a jab from Page. Golovkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Golovkin moves out of range as Page strikes. It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Page. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away. Page is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Page throws a series of punches but Golovkin moves out of range. Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Golovkin slips a straight right by Page. Page scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target. Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Page lands with a shot to the body. Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top. Page cracks Golovkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Page throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Golovkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page. It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Page's coach down at Fit-Out was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Page's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A big right from Page misses. Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin. Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page. Page throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it. Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page misses with a hook
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Page misses with a wild body shot. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Page wants to counter the offense by Golovkin and move into the clinch position. Jab from Page. A swing and a miss from Page. Golovkin is looking to counter punch. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Golovkin takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses. Golovkin with a jab. Golovkin slips a jab from Page.#T3# Page swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Page thinking. Page ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Golovkin scores with a punch to the head. Page looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range. Page slips a jab from Golovkin. Page throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand. Golovkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Page throws a right hand that misses
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Page throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range. Page throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it. Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Page misses with a jab to the body
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand. Page takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Golovkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4# Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page. Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Page. Nice uppercut lands for Page. That snapped Golovkin's head back.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Page misses its intended target. Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Page throws out the jab. Golovkin scores with a jab. Page avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range. Golovkin moves out of range as Page strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page wants to counter the offense by Golovkin and move into the clinch position. Golovkin misses with a straight left. Page is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Golovkin. Page misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evan Page will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Page moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Page punishes Golovkin's body with a nice straight punch. Page throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Page. Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it. Page misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Evan Page has been cut. Golovkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Golovkin slips under a jab. Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Page throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily. Page slips under a jab from Golovkin. Golovkin drops his hands momentarily and Page takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Golovkin blocks a jab. Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! A big left from Page misses. Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin. Page misses with a hook. Page feints a jab promting Golovkin to slip. Page then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Golovkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin walks into a left hand. #T1# A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target. A big left from Golovkin misses. Page pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Page. Page dips to his left and cracks Golovkin with an uppercut! Golovkin lands with a shot to the body. Page throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily. Page scores with a jab to the body. Page throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot. Golovkin throws a big shot that misses. Golovkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A jab from Page misses. Page scores with a sloppy right hand. Golovkin should have avoided that one. Page walks into a jab. Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it. A punch combination from Page misses. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Golovkin scores with the left hand. Page knows he should have avoided that one. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Golovkin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top. Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range. Golovkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Golovkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Page throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range. Page scores with a shot to the body.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss! Golovkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Page throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a left to the body. Page misses with a looping right. It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Page throws out the jab. #T3# Page misses with a straight right. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Page missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Page slips under a jab from Golovkin. Golovkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Page throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. Page looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range. Page cracks Golovkin with a right hand to the side of the head. Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it. Evan Page seems to be getting the better of the standup. Golovkin blocks a jab. Golovkin moves out of range as Page strikes. A quick step to the side and Golovkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Page misses with a straight left. Page walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Page 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. Golovkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Golovkin blocks a jab.#T4# A big right from Golovkin misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin lands a jab to Page's midsection. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away. Page catches Golovkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Golovkin 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.
Page cracks Golovkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Page walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Page scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Page. Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top. Page throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Golovkin drops his hands momentarily and Page takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Page swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Page steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golovkin. Page looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range. Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Evan Page's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Golovkin slips a jab from Page. A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page. Page slips a jab from Golovkin. Golovkin lands with a good body shot. Page works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Page swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin stuns Page with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Danga de danga de dang - Golovkin scores with a four punch combination! Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin ducks right into an uppercut from Page. Page sizes up Golovkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Golovkin lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A lazy left from Golovkin finds it's target. Golovkin slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Golovkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Page.#T1# Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin. Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin. Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin. Page misses with an uppercut. A cross from Page lands. Golovkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Page on the side of the head. Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range. Page scores with a shot to the body.
Page throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily. Golovkin punishes Page's body with a nice straight punch. Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golovkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Page throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it. Golovkin staying out of range there. Golovkin lands with a right hand. Page connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Page has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. 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! Golovkin lands the left hand.#T2# Page throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab. Page wants to counter the offense by Golovkin and move into the clinch position. Page scores with a nice head shot. Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Page lands a nice shot that snaps Golovkin's head back.
Page misses with an uppercut
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Page moves out of range as Golovkin strikes. Page missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Page looks to land a combination but Golovkin avoids it well. Page just misses with a punch to the body.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page lands with a nice body punch. Golovkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Page connects with a body shot that sends Golovkin's belly button to the back. Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Golovkin swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page walks into a straight right hand from Golovkin. Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Page. Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin. Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Page misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut. Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it. Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page. Page lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin with a jab. Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Golovkin cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Golovkin connects with a jab. Page stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Page lands a jab. Page connects with the punch. Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Page lands a jab to the nose. Evan Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. Nice body punch from Page. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Page does a little dance to reset his feet. Page tries to counter with a clinch but Golovkin shakes him off and moves away. Page takes one to the side of the head.
Page misses the jab. Gennady Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Page lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Evan Page. Well Page has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Page! Evan Page bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SyFi 48
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams. Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams. Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golovkin. Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Williams slips under a jab from Golovkin. Golovkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Williams goes for a double leg but Golovkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Golovkin continues to drive forward. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Golovkin stuffs the takedown. Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovkin as he avoids it easily. Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Williams. Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.#TD2# Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Golovkin throws Williams to one side and escapes!#T1# Golovkin lands a jab. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Williams moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off. Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golovkin swivels and escapes. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Williams throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big right from Golovkin misses. Nice shot lands for Golovkin.#ROC# Williams is rocked! Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Golovkin 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! A big right from Golovkin misses. Williams seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Golovkin cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Williams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Golovkin finish him?
#T2# Golovkin moves out of range as Williams strikes. Golovkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch. Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Golovkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A body shot lands from Golovkin.
Williams tries to pull guard but Golovkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
Williams tries to pull guard but Golovkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Golovkin lands a shot to the body.#TD2# Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Williams keeping moving, preventing Golovkin from controlling successfully. Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golovkin is one step ahead there. #SUB# Golovkin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams! #REVB##T3# Golovkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Williams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Golovkin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golovkin keeps working. Golovkin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Golovkin keeps Williams under control for a moment. Sloppy strikes there by Williams. Golovkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground. You can see the frustration on Golovkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Golovkin is trying to improve his position. Golovkin dodges the ground and pound from Williams.#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. Golovkin manages to get back to half guard. Williams trying to mount his opponent but Golovkin defends it. Williams is taking a breather. Golovkin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Williams is thwarting Golovkin's attempts to control the position. Golovkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Golovkin. Williams controls from within his opponent's guard. Williams stands and throws Golovkin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Williams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #ES# Golovkin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin dominated that round. 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# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovkin, as that shot connected.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Golovkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Williams slips a jab from Golovkin. Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt. Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there. Golovkin lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand. Williams misses with a looping right. Williams tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target. Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely. Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golovkin.#CL2# Williams moves into the clinch. Williams tries to pull guard but Golovkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Williams.#TD2# Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Golovkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1# Golovkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU# Golovkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Golovkin misses with a straight left. Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Williams takes the fight into the clinch. Williams is trying to pull guard but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage. Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Golovkin smiles and moves away.
Williams walks into a left hand. Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Golovkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Williams misses with a shot to the body #KD# and Golovkin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Golovkin lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Williams out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gennady Golovkin! After winning the bout, Gennady Golovkin 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:
SyFi 41
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Golovkin staying out of range there. Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Spice slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target. Golovkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Spice. Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target. Spice throws a right hand that Golovkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Golovkin also avoids with ease. Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
Spice blocks a jab. Spice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Spice misses with a double jab.
Spice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spice lands a leg kick that knocks Golovkin off balance momentarily. Spice thows a left - swing and a miss! Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. Spice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin. A punch combination from Spice misses. #T1# Golovkin swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Golovkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spice has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Golovkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spice on the side of the head. A jab lands there for Golovkin. Golovkin throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range. Golovkin lands a body shot.
Spice staying out of range there. Spice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spice jabbing away but nothing is landing. Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Spice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Golovkin thuds a left hand into Spice's body. Golovkin misses with a looping right. Golovkin checks a leg kick. 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! Spice throws a combination that misses and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Golovkin works Spice's body with a nice hook. Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Golovkin swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Spice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Golovkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Spice's head. Golovkin walks into a left hand. Spice slips under a jab from Golovkin. A low kick from Spice misses and Spice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Spice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Spice throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it. Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Spice uses good head movement to avoid it. Spice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Golovkin walks into a stiff left hand from Spice. Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good shot there by Golovkin. Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3# Spice throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range. Spice ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin. A swing and a miss from Golovkin. Spice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Spice's head but Spice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Spice throws a body shot but no joy. Spice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Gennady Golovkin has been cut. Golovkin misses with a looping right. Spice misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target. Spice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Spice ducked under it nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circling - Spice throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A punch combination from Golovkin misses. Spice connects with the punch. Golovkin lands a jab to the nose.#T4# Golovkin lands a jab. Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Spice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Spice scores with a body shot.
Spice with a nice cross. Golovkin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Spice with a nice cross.#ROC2# Golovkin is rocked! Spice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovkin. Spice throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body. Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Spice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Golovkin misses with a looping right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Golovkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Golovkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Spice lands an overhand right. Spice throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Golovkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
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 Gennady Golovkin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Gennady Golovkin's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Spice cracks Golovkin with an open hand slap. Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin. Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin seems to have got his legs back now. A big right from Golovkin misses. Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Golovkin got wobbled bad by a big combination! Spice presses forward with punches and knees until Golovkin stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Golovkin closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akimbo Spice! Akimbo Spice is the new lightweight champion! Akimbo Spice 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:
SyFi 32
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin scores with a hook to the body. De Barros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jab by Golovkin. De Barros tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance. Golovkin stuffs the takedown. Golovkin works De Barros's body with a nice hook. De Barros tries to clinch up and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut. Golovkin works the jab nicely. De Barros fails with the takedown. Golovkin cracks De Barros with a good jab. Golovkin misses with a wild combination.
De Barros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Golovkin. Golovkin cracks De Barros with an open hand slap.#T1# De Barros tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. Golovkin looks to land a combination but De Barros avoids it well. De Barros dives in for a single leg takedown but Golovkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo De Barros. Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Barros. De Barros misses with a wild body shot. De Barros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golovkin pinned against the cage. Golovkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. De Barros 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. Golovkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Golovkin lands with a right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Golovkin as he connects with a hook. De Barros tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range. De Barros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. De Barros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Barros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC# De Barros is rocked!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at VEGAS Top Team [$550/week][6 ELITE+3 Exceptional] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. De Barros slips a jab from Golovkin. A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through De Barros's defenses. De Barros is still on wobbly legs! Can Golovkin finish him? De Barros tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovkin is able to avoid easily. De Barros seems to have recovered his senses. A lazy left from Golovkin finds it's target. Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Barros in his tracks. De Barros has his takedown stuffed and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand. De Barros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin throws out a powerful jab. Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as De Barros shoots in. De Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Golovkin scores with a jab to the head.
De Barros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3# De Barros tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into De Barros's body. Golovkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Golovkin thuds his right hand into De Barros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Golovkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Barros closes the distance and clinches up with Golovkin, looking for a takedown. De Barros pushes Golovkin against the cage but Golovkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# De Barros clinches up with Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut. Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Barros backwards. #BC# Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
Golovkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Barros. Golovkin blocks the body kick.
Golovkin thuds his right hand into De Barros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! De Barros wants to clinch and Golovkin counters with a left to the body. #T4# Golovkin lands with a right that hurts De Barros. De Barros looks to clinch but Golovkin throws a short knee that drops De Barros. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Gennady Golovkin! Gennady Golovkin is the new lightweight champion! An out of breath Gennady Golovkin 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:
SyFi 23
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Canthropus Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Canthropus Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Canthropus Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut. Canthropus Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Golovkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canthropus Jr under the eye. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Golovkin checks it well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canthropus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Golovkin digs a good hook to Canthropus Jr's body.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Canthropus Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Canthropus Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Golovkin scores with a jab. Canthropus Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A swing and a miss from Golovkin.#T1# Canthropus Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin connects with a right hand. Canthropus Jr shakes it off.#ROC2# Canthropus Jr is rocked! Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canthropus Jr throws out the jab. Oh Canthropus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Golovkin thuds a left hand into Canthropus Jr's body. Canthropus Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Golovkin drops Canthropus Jr with a naaaaasty hook - Canthropus Jr is in real trouble here! Golovkin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Golovkin! Our winner, Gennady Golovkin, 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:
SyFi 17
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1# Reid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Golovkin connects with a jab. Logan Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reid needs to keep his hands up - Golovkin had a free shot at his head there. Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Reid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golovkin swivels and escapes. Golovkin throws a big counter combination but Reid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Golovkin rushes Reid with punches - Reid moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Reid goes down! Golovkin follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Golovkin! Gennady Golovkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 8
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1# Nice shot lands for Golovkin. Golovkin scores with a jab to the body. Golovkin lands with a nice combination. Lao backs away looking to recover. Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Lao's head. Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as Lao shoots in. Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin jabs Lao to the body, keeping him at a distance. Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lao drops his hands momentarily and Golovkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A right-left combo lands from Golovkin. Golovkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lao throws out a leg kick but Golovkin moves out of range and Lao only half commits. Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Golovkin feints a jab promting Lao to slip. Golovkin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut. Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Golovkin 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.
#T1# Golovkin scores with a jab to the body. Lao tries to clinch but Golovkin moves away and Lao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lao throws a lazy head kick and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice uppercut lands for Golovkin. That snapped Lao's head back.
Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC# Lao is rocked! Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lao is still on wobbly legs! Can Golovkin finish him? OH! Lao has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Golovkin smells blood and charges in for the finish! Golovkin unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lao sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Golovkin! Our winner, Gennady Golovkin, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1# Golovkin throws a right and a left that both miss. Golovkin jabs Pinakamalupet right on the nose. Pinakamalupet blinks but takes it well.#CL2# Pinakamalupet forces Golovkin back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Pinakamalupet gets in close and instigates a clinch. Golovkin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Golovkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinakamalupet. Pinakamalupet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinakamalupet was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin. Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinakamalupet has time to react. Golovkin scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Pinakamalupet. It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinakamalupet. Golovkin scores with a jab. Golovkin misses with the combination.
Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinakamalupet circles away quickly and effectively. Pinakamalupet looks to land a combination but Golovkin avoids it well. #T1# Pinakamalupet throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Golovkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Golovkin swings for the body but Pinakamalupet moves out of range.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinakamalupet. Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
Pinakamalupet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golovkin with a body shot.#CL2# Pinakamalupet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Pinakamalupet uses good head movement to avoid it. Pinakamalupet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Pinakamalupet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinakamalupet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin. Pinakamalupet fails to land with a series of punches.
Pinakamalupet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golovkin circles away quickly and effectively. Pinakamalupet tries to work over Golovkin's front leg with a kick but Golovkin checks it. Pinakamalupet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinakamalupet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at Gold Rush MMA Gym Club {{{$600}}} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##CL2# Pinakamalupet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Golovkin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
Golovkin blocks a low kick nicely. Pinakamalupet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab. Pinakamalupet replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Golovkin blocks it well. Pinakamalupet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinakamalupet! But no joy. Pinakamalupet misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Golovkin. Pinakamalupet moves out of range as Golovkin strikes. Pinakamalupet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Pinakamalupet moves into the clinch. Golovkin is trying to force a seperation but Pinakamalupet has the dominant position.#T3# Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Golovkin.#BC# Golovkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinakamalupet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Golovkin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Pinakamalupet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Pinakamalupet is looking to slow Golovkin down with leg kicks. #KD2# A jab-cross combination lands for Pinakamalupet and sends Golovkin crashing to the mat! Pinakamalupet follows him down to the mat - Golovkin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2# It looks like Gennady Golovkin has been cut. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2# Pinakamalupet gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinakamalupet. It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinakamalupet. Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Pinakamalupet to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2# Golovkin is rocked! Pinakamalupet throws an overhand right that drops Golovkin like a sack of potatoes! Pinakamalupet dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepeng Pinakamalupet! Pepeng Pinakamalupet took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to Thank my Sponsors Vikai Gear and Aspire clothing. Thank you Guys! Looking forward for a good shot again.'.
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Event:
UFF: Russia
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Harumafuji gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Harumafuji gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Golovkin scores with a punch to the head. Harumafuji on the wrong end of a nice jab. Golovkin's coach down at CHRISTOPHERS MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Golovkin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harumafuji with a poor takedown and Golovkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harumafuji.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Harumafuji shoots in for a double leg but Golovkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Harumafuji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Harumafuji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Golovkin defends well and Harumafuji ends up having to push Golovkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jansen Harumafuji. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Harumafuji closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Golovkin's guard. 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! Harumafuji content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Golovkin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Golovkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harumafuji has picked Golovkin up and slammed him! Golovkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Harumafuji manages to pass to side control! Harumafuji is chipping away with strikes.
#T1# Harumafuji is working Golovkin over with some ground and pound from side control. Harumafuji landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Harumafuji prevents Golovkin from escaping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Harumafuji looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Golovkin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harumafuji is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Harumafuji in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Golovkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harumafuji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Harumafuji lands a nice shot to the head. Harumafuji connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harumafuji controlling from mount. Harumafuji is landing with some decent strikes but Golovkin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Harumafuji has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harumafuji avoids the attempt from Golovkin to control. Harumafuji landing strikes from the mount and Golovkin is in trouble! Harumafuji trying to control but Golovkin is having none of it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Golovkin is looking to get to half guard.#SUB# Golovkin tries to improve his position but Harumafuji has taken his back! Harumafuji has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Golovkin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Harumafuji pushes Golovkin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jansen Harumafuji!
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Event:
DSOF 13
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1# Defence swinging wildly here.
Defence slips a jab from Golovkin. Defence appears to be looking for a big counter. Defence ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin. Defence throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range. Defence moves out of range of the strikes. Defence appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Golovkin lands a lovely overhand right. Golovkin digs a good body shot into Defence's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Defence counter with a right hand. Golovkin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Defence counters with a lovely straight right hand! Golovkin misses with a body shot
and Defence counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Golovkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Defence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Defence misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely. Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Defence scores with a decent looking hook. Golovkin misses with a body shot
and Defence counters with a lovely shot to the body. Defence moves into range and connects with a jab. Golovkin misses with a right hand and Defence counters with a lovely shot to the body. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Golovkin misses. Golovkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Golovkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Defence does a little dance to reset his feet. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Defence was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Defence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Golovkin scores with a hook to the body. Defence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Golovkin digs a good body shot into Defence's ribs. Defence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defence manages to avoid it. Defence throwing a counter right hand but Golovkin manages to avoid it. Golovkin misses with a shot to the body and Defence counters with a lovely straight right hand! Golovkin throws a big shot that misses. Golovkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Defence rather than just go for the knockout. Golovkin catches Defence with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. A quick step to the side and Defence tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Golovkin lands with a nice body punch. Defence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab. Golovkin misses with a body shot
and Defence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Golovkin misses with a body shot
and Defence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Golovkin misses with a straight left. Golovkin scores with a body shot.
Defence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin. It looked like Defence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Golovkin jabs Defence to the body, keeping him at a distance. Golovkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Defence does a little dance to reset his feet. Defence appears to be looking for a big counter. Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Defence appears to be looking for a big counter. Golovkin clobbers Defence with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Golovkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Golovkin lands the left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin 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# Golovkin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Defence counters with a lovely straight right hand! Golovkin works Defence's body with a nice hook. Defence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Golovkin takes a swing at Defence's ribcage but misses. Golovkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Defence takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target. Golovkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Defence feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Golovkin cracks Defence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Defence's shoulder, as Defence tries to avoid the shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Defence takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# Defence tries to bum rush Golovkin with a series of wild strikes but Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Defence takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from Defence misses the target. Defence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin. Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Golovkin throws the left hand but Defence avoids the punch easily. A counter left hand to the body from Defence misses its target. Golovkin lands a jab to the nose. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. #T2# Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A shot to the liver by Golovkin. Beautiful body shot. Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Golovkin misses the jab. Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defence looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Defence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3# Golovkin lands a nice hook to Defence's body. Defence takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Defence ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin. Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Golovkin swings for the body but Defence moves out of range.
Defence is looking to counter punch. Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Defence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# Defence gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Golovkin stuns Defence with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Defence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin. Defence appears to be looking for a big counter. Golovkin throws a hook but Defence avoids it easily. Defence is looking for a counter combo. Golovkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defence's head. Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defence sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gennady Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Saharian Defence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
A combination from Defence does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Defence takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Golovkin misses. Defence blocks a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Defence misses the target. Golovkin scores with a punch to the head. Golovkin misses with a hook. Defence ducked under it nicely. Golovkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defence counters with a lovely straight right hand! Golovkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Defence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovkin misses with a right hand and Defence counters with a lovely straight right hand! Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Defence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# Defence throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Defence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Golovkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Golovkin jabs Defence to the body, keeping him at a distance. Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defence.
Golovkin works Defence's body with a nice hook. Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Defence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top. Golovkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2# Golovkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. 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! Golovkin misses with a straight left. Defence went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nice shot lands for Golovkin. Golovkin swings for the body but Defence moves out of range.
Golovkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. No luck with that takedown attempt from Golovkin. Golovkin throws a jab when Defence was well out of range. Defence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin. Defence throwing a counter right hand but Golovkin manages to avoid it. Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Defence went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3# Defence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Golovkin connects with a body shot. A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target. Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Defence takes a body punch but keeps moving. Golovkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Golovkin lands with an overhand left. Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Defence is looking for a counter combo. Golovkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Defence counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Defence does a little dance to reset his feet. Golovkin moves into range and connects with a jab. Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Defence momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Defence blocks a jab. Golovkin scores with a hook to the body. Defence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Golovkin scores with a hook to the body. Defence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Defence in his tracks. Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defence manages to avoid it. Saharian Defence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gennady Golovkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Gennady Golovkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Golovkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Golovkin!
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