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Event:
CW MMA: Tourney Test Event 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Of Hand does it's job there.
Four takes one to the side of the head.
Of Hand with a nice cross.
Of Hand throws a shot from downtown. Four moves away and avoids it.
Four fails with an attempt to clinch.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Hand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Four blocks a jab.
Four shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Of Hand clobbers Four with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Of Hand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Of Hand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Of Hand as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Four avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Four.
It seemed like Four was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Four looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Hand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Of Hand throws an overhand right that lands on Four's shoulder, as Four tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Four closes the distance and pushes Of Hand back into the cage.#TD#
Of Hand jumps guard.
Of Hand controlling the position.
Four really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Of Hand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Of Hand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Four manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Of Hand postures up in Four's guard and throws a big left but Four blocks it.
Of Hand 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.
Of Hand looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Of Hand stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Four is looking to clinch.
Four tries to clinch
letting Of Hand counter with a right hand.
Four tries to clinch but Of Hand is having none of it.
Of Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Four avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Four swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Four darts in trying to clinch
and Of Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Of Hand is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Four wants to clinch up but Of Hand keeps it at a distance.
Four defending well as Of Hand loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Four forces Of Hand back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD#
Of Hand lands a takedown into guard.
#SU#
Of Hand stands and steps away. Four gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Of Hand scores with a decent looking hook.
Decent striking displayed by Of Hand there.
Of Hand is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Of Hand cracks Four with a right hand to the side of the head.
Of Hand throws a hook to the side of Four's head but Four sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Four tries to clinch but Of Hand moves out of range.
Four moves out of range as Of Hand strikes.
Four tries to clinch there but Of Hand circles away.
Four closes the distance but Of Hand moves to the side
and Of Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Four uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Hand.#T4#
Of Hand 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.
Four tries to clinch but Of Hand is having none of it.
Four staying out of range there.
Of Hand throws a hook but Four avoids it easily.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Of Hand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Four.
Four displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Of Hand throws out the jab.
Of Hand lands with an overhand left.
Of Hand misses with a straight right.
Of Hand throws a hook but Four blocks it.
Four looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Four blocks a jab.
Four tries to clinch but Of Hand moves away
and Of Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sleight Of Hand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Of Hand has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:8
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:8
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sleight Of Hand!
Sleight Of Hand spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GAMMA#861 Manowaru v Ruas
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Hand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Of Hand scrambles back to his feet.
Of Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nig moves away.
A leg kick checked by Of Hand.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Of Hand misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nig.
Of Hand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Of Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Hand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Of Hand raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Of Hand blocks a jab.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
Nig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Of Hand.
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!
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Nig with a nice calf kick.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Of Hand is out of range and Nig settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Hand checks the leg kick.
Of Hand punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Of Hands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nig lands a leg kick that knocks Of Hand off balance momentarily.
Nig jabs Of Hand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nig slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Of Hand swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
A low kick from Nig is predictable there
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Nig misses.
Nice defenses there by Nig.
A shot to the liver by Nig. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Of Hand - just one landing. #T2#
Jab from Nig.
Good standup being displayed there by Nig as he connects with a hook.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Of Hand thinks about the counter body kick.
Of Hand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Of Hand thuds his right hand into Nig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig dips to his left and cracks Of Hand with an uppercut!
Nig thows a leg kick but Of Hand checks it
and Of Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Of Hand doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body kick from Of Hand.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Nig cracks a nice hook into Of Hand's ribs.
Of Hand throws a lazy right hand but Nig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Of Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Of Hand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Of Hand's head.#T3#
Nig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Of Hand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Of Hand misses.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Nig is predictable there
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nig defending well as Of Hand loads up on a big left hand.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Of Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Nig throws a front kick aimed at Of Hand's knee but Of Hand avoids it well.
Of Hand replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nig blocks it well.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Of Hand blocks a jab.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig thuds a left hand into Of Hand's body.
It looks like Nig has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig lands a jab.
Of Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Nig misses
and Of Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nig throws a hook but Of Hand avoids it easily.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Hand was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig connects with a looping right hand.
Of Hand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig lands a slapping body shot.
Of Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Of Hand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig cracks Of Hand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Of Hand's head.
Nig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Of Hand walks into a jab.
Of Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Hand slips under a jab.
Nig throws a leg kick which misses Of Hand's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Hand tries to avoid it.
Of Hand slips a jab from Nig.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Hand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Of Hand.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Of Hand.#T2#
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Of Hand throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Of Hand avoids the body shot from Nig.
It seemed like Of Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Of Hand might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nig has got the better of the exchanges.
Nig misses the jab.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig needs to keep his hands up - Of Hand had a free shot at his head there.
Nig thuds a left hand into Of Hand's body.
Of Hand missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Hand lands with a straight right. Nig didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Of Hand lands a big head kick that sends Nig tumbling to the mat! Of Hand takes a step backwards and waves Nig back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Nig is rocked!
Nig catches Of Hand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Of Hand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Of Hand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
Of Hand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Of Hand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nig throws a leg kick but Of Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Of Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Hand throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Of Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nig connects with a looping right hand.
Nig moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Nig misses.
Of Hand ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Hand.
Nig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Of Hand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Of Hand moves out of range as Nig strikes.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Nig misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Of Hand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Nig.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig misses with a hook.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Of Hand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Of Hand lands with a straight right. Nig didn't see that one coming.
Of Hand misses with a right hand
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Hand.
Nig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nig slips under a jab.
It looked like Nig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig 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.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Of Hand slips a jab from Nig.
Of Hand throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Of Hand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Of Hand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig throws the left hand but Of Hand avoids the punch easily.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Of Hand doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Nig lands with a right hand.
Nig takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Of Hand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nig dodges the punch combination from Of Hand.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
Sleight Of Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Of Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig throws the left hand but Of Hand avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Nig misses.
Nig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Of Hand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig lands a jab to Of Hand's midsection.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Of Hand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nig has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Of Hand.
Nig slips under a jab.#T3#
Nig thumps Of Hand with a low kick.
Of Hand throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Hand misses with a straight right.
Of Hand misses with a body shot.
Of Hand slips a jab from Nig.
Nig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Of Hand on the side of the head.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Hand.
Nig slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Of Hand. #T4#
Nig misses with a body shot.
Of Hand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Of Hand can do to turn this around?
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!
Of Hand throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
A big left from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Of Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig 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.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nig 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!
In his post fight interview, Nig Nig started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GAMMA#854 Turillo v Dinu
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Of Hand looks for the body kick but Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Of Hand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
Of Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Of Hand.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Of Hand. #KD2#
Smith Jr lands a big head kick that sends Of Hand tumbling to the mat! Smith Jr takes a step backwards and waves Of Hand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Sleight Of Hand has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Hand throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr avoids the head kick by Of Hand.
Of Hand backing away here, and Smith Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Of Hand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Of Hand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Of Hand steps away.#T1#
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Of Hand lands with a nice body kick.
Of Hand misses with a looping left.
Of Hand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Of Hand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Of Hand lands a head kick. Smith Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Of Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Of Hand feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
Smith Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Hand.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Of Hand counters with a left and a right that stings Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the body punch
and Of Hand counters with a nice kick to the body.
Of Hand ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Of Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Of Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Of Hand rather than just go for the knockout.
Good shot there by Of Hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Hand. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Hand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Hand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Hand misses the jab.
Smith Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Of Hand with a body shot.
A left lands for Of Hand.
Smith Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Of Hand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Of Hand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Of Hand steps away.
Of Hand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Of Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Of Hand connects with a crisp jab.
Of Hand throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Of Hand.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Of Hand.
Of Hand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Of Hand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Of Hand strikes.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Of Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Of Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Hand tries to work over Smith Jr's front leg with a kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand connects with a leg kick.
Smith Jr connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sleight Of Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sleight Of Hand's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Of Hand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Of Hand scores with a nice strike.
Of Hand wants to land a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
Of Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Of Hand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith Jr. That did some damage!
Of Hand throws a nice head kick!
Of Hand lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Of Hand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Of Hand connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that Of Hand semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Hand looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range. #T1#
Of Hand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Of Hand throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Of Hand.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Of Hand misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Hand defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Of Hand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Of Hand connects with a nice looking jab.
Of Hand throws a head kick but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Of Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Hand lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Hand.
Of Hand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Of Hand throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Smith Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Of Hand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Of Hand to the canvas! Smith Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GAMMA#849 Lohmus v Damagon
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinu misses with a straight left.
Dinu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Hand throws a hook but Dinu avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinu misses the target.
Of Hand throws an overhand right that lands on Dinu's shoulder, as Dinu tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dinu misses with a body shot.
Dinu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Hand moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinu just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Hand misses with a left hand
and Dinu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Hand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Of Hand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinu throws out the jab.
Dinu looks to land a left hand but Of Hand moved out of range nicely.
Dinu scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Sleight Of Hand has been cut.
Dinu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Of Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Hand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Of Hand cracks Dinu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Of Hand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Dinu looks to land a right hand but Of Hand moved out of range.
Dinu slips under a jab from Of Hand.
Dinu throwing a counter right hand but Of Hand manages to avoid it.
Of Hand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinu misses with a straight right.
Of Hand throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Dinu counters with a nice right hand that sends Of Hand toppling to the canvas! Of Hand scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dinu finish him?!
Dinu takes a swing at Of Hand's ribcage but misses.
Of Hand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Of Hand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinu's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Ciprian Dinu has been cut.#T3#
Of Hand scores with a jab to the head.
Of Hand scores with a jab. Dinu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Hand misses the target.
Dinu moves out of range as Of Hand throws a body kick.
Dinu throws a big counter combination but Of Hand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Dinu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand lands a body shot.
Of Hand throws a head kick but Dinu moves out of range.
Of Hand throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Dinu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dinu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinu ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Dinu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Of Hand throws a lazy body kick
and Dinu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Hand throws an overhand right that lands on Dinu's shoulder, as Dinu tries to avoid the shot.
Dinu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Of Hand misses.
Dinu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinu.
Dinu half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sleight Of Hand will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Of Hand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dinu misses with a looping right.
And Of Hand responds with a good body kick, but Dinu manages to step out the way in time.
Dinu misses with a wild body shot.
Dinu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a good cross that connects.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Dinu moved out of range.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Of Hand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Dinu misses. #T1#
Of Hand tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD#
Dinu cracks Of Hand with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dinu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Of Hand to stand back up!#ROC#Of Hand is rocked!
Dinu misses with a body shot
and Dinu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Of Hand is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinu finish him?
Dinu and Of Hand are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Dinu throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Of Hand into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Dinu knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ciprian Dinu!
After the big win, Ciprian Dinu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#845 MacArthur v Lohmus
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enchărya connects with a nice looking jab.
Of Hand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Of Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enchărya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enchărya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Of Hand just manages to avoid it.
Of Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Enchărya is just out of range.
Enchărya throwing a counter right hand but Of Hand manages to avoid it.
Enchărya looks to throw the jab but Of Hand is out of range.
Enchărya scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya looks to land a right hand but Of Hand moved out of range.
Enchărya lands a slapping body shot.
Of Hand misses with a kick to the body.
Enchărya tries to clinch there but Of Hand circles away.
Of Hand only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Of Hand lands an overhand right.
Enchărya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Enchărya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand slips under a jab from Enchărya.
Of Hand follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Enchărya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Hand.
Enchărya tried to score with a low kick but Of Hand checks it.
Enchărya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick from Of Hand lands but Enchărya takes it in his stride.
Of Hand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Of Hand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Enchărya scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Of Hand misses
and Enchărya counters with a body 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!
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Enchărya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Enchărya.
Enchărya misses with a straight left.
Of Hand looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Enchărya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Enchărya throws out a leg kick but Of Hand moves out of range and Enchărya only half commits.
Enchărya tries to land a front kick but Of Hand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Of Hand lands with a slapping head kick.
Of Hand throws a right hand that misses
letting Enchărya counter with a right hand.
Enchărya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Of Hand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Enchărya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Enchărya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Of Hand's sensitive parts.
Enchărya ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enchărya on the side of the head. #T4#
Enchărya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Enchărya drives through and clinches with Of Hand against the cage.
Of Hand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enchărya's elbow.
Enchărya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Of Hand's elbow.
Enchărya lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enchărya tries to work over Of Hand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enchărya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Of Hand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enchărya prevents Of Hand from breaking the clinch.
Of Hand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enchărya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Of Hand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enchărya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Of Hand throws out the jab.
Of Hand cracks Enchărya with an open hand slap.
Enchărya throws a hook but Of Hand blocks it.
A nice side step and Of Hand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 Damagon Enchărya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Enchărya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch combination from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand throws a lazy head kick
enabling Enchărya to counter with a crisp jab.
Enchărya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Of Hand checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Of Hand thinks about the counter body kick.
Enchărya misses with an uppercut.
Enchărya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Of Hand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Of Hand throws the left hand but Enchărya avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Enchărya misses with a right hand
and Of Hand counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Enchărya misses.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Enchărya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Of Hand throws the left hand but Enchărya avoids the punch easily.
Enchărya connects with an inside leg kick.
Of Hand tries to land a front kick but Enchărya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Enchărya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Of Hand. Those never looked like landing.
A leg kick checked by Enchărya.
Of Hand walks forward, straight into a front kick from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Enchărya missing with a left hand there. Of Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Of Hand checks a leg kick.
Of Hand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Enchărya slips a jab from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a shot from downtown. Enchărya moves away and avoids it.
And Enchărya counters with a quick kick to the body but Of Hand blocks it.
Enchărya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Enchărya tries to work over Of Hand's front leg with a kick but Of Hand checks it.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Of Hand responds with a good body kick, but Enchărya manages to step out the way in time.
Enchărya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Of Hand to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enchărya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.#T3#
Enchărya with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Of Hand tries to keep at a distance but Enchărya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Of Hand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Of Hand misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Of Hand breaks from the clinch.
Of Hand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut.
Enchărya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Enchărya throws a chopping leg kick but Of Hand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Enchărya moved out of range.
Of Hand throws a head kick but Enchărya moves out of range.
Enchărya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Enchărya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Of Hand. #T4#
Of Hand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enchărya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A combination from Of Hand does no damage.
Of Hand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Enchărya is looking to land body kicks.
Of Hand blocks the body kick.
Damagon Enchărya is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand throws a front kick aimed at Enchărya's knee but Enchărya avoids it well.
Of Hand avoids a kick to the body.
Enchărya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Enchărya misses the shot to the body.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damagon Enchărya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Enchărya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Hand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enchărya can pounce on him.
Enchărya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Of Hand.
Enchărya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Enchărya misses the target.
Nice body kick from Enchărya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Of Hand's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Enchărya throws a body punch but Of Hand moves out of range.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Enchărya. #T1#
Enchărya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Enchărya misses with an uppercut
and Of Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Of Hand moves away from the strike by Enchărya.
Enchărya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Enchărya slips under a jab.
Of Hand swings for the body but Enchărya moves out of range.
Of Hand moves forwards but Enchărya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sleight Of Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Enchărya throws out a loose jab but Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchărya lands with a shot to the body.
Of Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Enchărya counters with a nice right hand that sends Of Hand toppling to the canvas! Of Hand scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Enchărya finish him?!#ROC#Of Hand is rocked!
You can see that Of Hand has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchărya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Of Hand is still on wobbly legs! Can Enchărya finish him?
Of Hand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Enchărya misses with a looping right.
Of Hand seems to have recovered his senses.
Of Hand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enchărya.
A head kick by Of Hand misses
and Enchărya counters with a body kick.
Enchărya pushes Of Hand away with a front kick.
Enchărya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3##KD#
Enchărya lands a big right hand that sends Of Hand crashing to the mat! Enchărya stays standing though and waves Of Hand back to his feet!
Enchărya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Enchărya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Of Hand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchărya cracks Of Hand with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Of Hand falls to his knees and Enchărya doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damagon Enchărya!
An out of breath Damagon Enchărya 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:
GAMMA#841 Benedetti v Rones
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious feints and then cracks Of Hand's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Of Hand down.
Of Hand scores with a head kick.
Sidious blocks a head kick by Of Hand.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious scores with a body shot.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious scores with a jab to the body.
Of Hand 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.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sidious throws a leg kick which misses Of Hand's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Hand tries to avoid it.
Sidious lands with a kick to the temple. Of Hand shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Hand misses with a head kick.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Of Hand.#T1#
Of Hand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sidious. That snapped Of Hand's head back.
Of Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious connects with a body shot that sends Of Hand's belly button to the back.
Of Hand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sidious counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Of Hand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Of Hand lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Sidious catches Of Hand right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Of Hand. #T2#
Of Hand slips under a jab.
Sidious misses with a body punch
and Of Hand counters with a nice kick 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!
Of Hand throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Of Hand counters with a crisp one two that drops Sidious! Of Hand thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sidious to his feet! Sidious is in big trouble!#ROC#Sidious is rocked!
Of Hand lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sidious off his feet! Sidious tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sleight Of Hand!
In his post fight interview, Sleight Of Hand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GC 352 Phoenix vs Ribbit
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Of Hand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cooke lands a right hook to the body.
Cooke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Of Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke tries to move into range but Of Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Of Hand.
Of Hand connects with a body shot.
Of Hand misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Of Hand takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Of Hand scores with a nice head shot.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Of Hand's shoulder, as Of Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke lands a jab to the nose.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Of Hand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooke's head backwards.
Of Hand connects with a solid leg kick.
Of Hand misses with a hook
and Cooke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Of Hand's knee momentarily.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Of Hand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Of Hand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Of Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily. #T1#
Of Hand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Hand.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Hand throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Of Hand avoids it with no problem.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Of Hand tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Of Hand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Of Hand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooke in his tracks.
Of Hand moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Of Hand swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Of Hand backing away here, and Cooke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Hand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Of Hand scores with a spinning back kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Of Hand checks a leg kick.
Of Hand feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Of Hand just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Of Hand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooke takes a step back to recover.
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!
Of Hand takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Of Hand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Of Hand ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Of Hand checks a leg kick.
Of Hand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke unleashes a big counter combination but Of Hand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Cooke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooke takes a step back to recover.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Of Hand misses its target.
Of Hand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Of Hand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cooke scores with a body shot.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Hand throws a head kick that half lands.
Cooke avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Of Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Of Hand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Of Hand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Of Hand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Cooke misses with a low kick as Of Hand jumps back.
Of Hand delivers a nice body kick.
Of Hand moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Of Hand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cooke defending well as Of Hand loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cooke.
Of Hand throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Hand lands with a straight right. Cooke didn't see that one coming.
Cooke lands with a good body shot.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Hand.
Cooke feints and then cracks Of Hand's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Of Hand down.
Of Hand throws a sloppy head kick
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Cooke checks a low kick from Of Hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Of Hand. That's going to slow Cooke down. #T4#
Cooke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Hand moves away.
Of Hand misses with a low kick.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Of Hand.
Cooke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Of Hand rather than just go for the knockout.
Of Hand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Of Hand does no damage.
A low kick lands for Of Hand.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cooke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cooke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Of Hand throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Of Hand. Those never looked like landing.
Of Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cooke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Of Hand.
A cross from Of Hand lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sleight Of Hand 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#
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Hand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Of Hand throws a body kick that misses.
Of Hand throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Hand swinging wildly here.
Of Hand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Of Hand closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cooke throws a right and a left that Of Hand avoids nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cooke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Of Hand has got the better of the exchanges.
Of Hand misses with a hook.
Of Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Of Hand can pounce on him.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Of Hand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Of Hand connects with a body shot.
Of Hand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Of Hand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Of Hand misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
It appears Of Hand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sleight Of Hand is winning the standup battle so far.
Of Hand misses with a low kick.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
Of Hand throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke with the inside leg kick.
Of Hand looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Of Hand lands with a kick to the temple. Cooke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Of Hand missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Hand thuds his right hand into Cooke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Of Hand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Hand misses the jab.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Hand tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooke tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke throws a front kick that sends Of Hand stumbling back into the cage.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cooke misses with a looping right.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Of Hand sizes up Cooke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooke with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Of Hand does it's job there.
Of Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Of Hand's sensitive parts.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Of Hand checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Of Hand misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Of Hand jabs at Cooke's body.
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Hand manages to avoid it.
Of Hand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Cooke does no damage.
Good leg kick by Cooke.
Nice body punch from Of Hand.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke connects with a body shot.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Of Hand throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Of Hand connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cooke checks a leg kick.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Of Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Cooke tenderised Of Hand's leg. Of Hand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Hand moves away.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Of Hand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Of Hand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Hand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Of Hand misses the jab.
Cooke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
Of Hand lands with an overhand left.
Cooke defending well as Of Hand loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand staying out of range there.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sleight Of Hand dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cooke swinging wildly here.
Cooke swings for the body but Of Hand moves out of range.
Of Hand misses with a straight left.
Of Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Hand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Of Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Hand moves away.
Of Hand scores with a sloppy right hand. Cooke should have avoided that one.
Cooke checks a low kick from Of Hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Of Hand checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand lands a nice shot to the body.
Of Hand scores with a jab to the head.
Of Hand moves out of range of the body kick.
Of Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke moves out of range as Of Hand throws a body kick.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Of Hand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Of Hand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Of Hand lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cooke will feel that in the morning.
Cooke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Of Hand.
Cooke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the body from Cooke misses
and Of Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooke thinking.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Of Hand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cooke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Of Hand connects with a single shot there.
Of Hand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooke in his tracks.
Cooke avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Of Hand. That snapped Cooke's head back.
Cooke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Of Hand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Of Hand throws out a leg kick but Cooke moves out of range and Of Hand only half commits.
Of Hand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Of Hand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Of Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Of Hand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Of Hand circles away.
Cooke wants to slow Of Hand down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Of Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Of Hand looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cooke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Of Hand finds it's way through Cooke's defenses.
Of Hand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Of Hand throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Of Hand - that will leave a mark!
Cooke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Cooke delivers a nice body kick.
Of Hand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Of Hand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Of Hand moves out of range easily.
Of Hand blocks a jab.
Of Hand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Hand tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Hand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooke swings for the body but Of Hand moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Of Hand.
Of Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Of Hand works Cooke's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Hand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cooke.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Of Hand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Of Hand.
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cooke is looking to slow Of Hand down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Of Hand.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Of Hand.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cooke needs to keep his hands up - Of Hand had a free shot at his head there.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
Good work by Of Hand as he checks the leg kick.
Cooke misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Hand moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Of Hand cracks Cooke with a good jab.
Cooke throws the left hand but Of Hand avoids the punch easily.
Of Hand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sleight Of Hand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Of Hand 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sleight Of Hand!
Sleight Of Hand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GC 350 ?? vs ??
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Hand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Of Hand lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Of Hand throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Of Hand.
Of Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses the body punch
and Of Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Of Hand circles away quickly and effectively.
Of Hand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Of Hand shakes him off and moves away.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Alvarez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez works over Of Hand's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Of Hand throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Of Hand backing away here, and Alvarez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Of Hand slips under a jab.
Of Hand checks a leg kick.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Of Hand's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Hand tries to avoid it.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Of Hand avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Of Hand throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Of Hand lands a high kick!
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Hand was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Of Hand moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Of Hand misses
and Alvarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Of Hand moves out of range.
Of Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Of Hand 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.
Of Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Of Hand throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Of Hand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Of Hand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Of Hand misses with a double jab
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Of Hand misses with a straight left.
Alvarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Of Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Of Hand digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
#T3#
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Of Hand sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Of Hand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Of Hand moved out of range nicely.
Of Hand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Of Hand lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Of Hand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Of Hand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Of Hand misses with a left hand
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Of Hand checks a leg kick.
It looked like Of Hand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Of Hand.
Of Hand tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Of Hand 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.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Of Hand takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Of Hand is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Hand manages to avoid it.
Of Hand throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Of Hand lands a right hand.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Of Hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
Of Hand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez tries to work over Of Hand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Of Hand misses with some punches.
Of Hand has had enough of the clinch but Alvarez keeps him there for the moment.
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 Sleight Of Hand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Of Hand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Of Hand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Of Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a leg kick
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez slips a jab from Of Hand.
Of Hand cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Of Hand misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Hand throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Of Hand swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Of Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Of Hand lands with a hook. Alvarez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Of Hand tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Of Hand.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Of Hand's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Hand tries to avoid it.
Of Hand looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez moves out of range as Of Hand strikes.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Hand.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Hand manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Of Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Of Hand moves out of range. #T2#
Of Hand throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Of Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Of Hand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Hand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvarez can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Of Hand down.
Of Hand throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Of Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Of Hand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Of Hand throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Of Hand looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Sleight Of Hand is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Of Hand.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Of Hand misses with a few strikes there.
Of Hand thows a body kick. Alvarez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from Alvarez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Of Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Of Hand misses.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Of Hand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvarez's knee momentarily.#T4#
A head kick misses from Of Hand.
Of Hand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Of Hand is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Of Hand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
A big left from Of Hand misses.
Alvarez swings for the body but Of Hand moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Of Hand jabs at Alvarez's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sleight Of Hand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Of Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Hand sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Of Hand avoids it this time.
Alvarez defending well as Of Hand loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Of Hand rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez misses with a body punch
and Of Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Of Hand to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Of Hand misses.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Of Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Of Hand backing away here, and Alvarez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Of Hand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Of Hand circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is working Of Hand over against the cage.
Of Hand misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Of Hand fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
Of Hand misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Of Hand breaks from the clinch.
Of Hand tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Of Hand moves out of range.
Of Hand blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Of Hand checks it. #T2#
Of Hand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses.
Of Hand misses with a looping right.
Alvarez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with an outside leg kick.
Of Hand throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Of Hand only half commits.
Of Hand falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Alvarez tenderised Of Hand's leg. Of Hand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Of Hand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a combination. Of Hand sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from Of Hand.
A head kick misses from Of Hand. #T3#
Of Hand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Of Hand throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Of Hand lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses.
Of Hand is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Of Hand's ribs.
Of Hand is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Of Hand will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Of Hand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Of Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Of Hand does no damage.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Of Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Of Hand just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Alvarez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Hand with a hook.
Of Hand misses with a looping right.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Aaron Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Of Hand has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sleight Of Hand!
Sleight Of Hand 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:
GC 345 Phoenix vs Hand
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Of Hand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Of Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Of Hand.
Of Hand is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Of Hand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Hand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Of Hand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Of Hand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Phoenix. #T1#
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Of Hand misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Phoenix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Of Hand tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
Of Hand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Of Hand 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.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Of Hand throws a right hand that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Of Hand momentarily.
Of Hand needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Of Hand misses with a looping left.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Of Hand and move into the clinch.
Of Hand dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Of Hand misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
#T2#
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Of Hand.
Of Hand takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Phoenix misses with a body shot
and Of Hand counters with a series of strikes. Phoenix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters circling a little - Of Hand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Of Hand throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Of Hand counters with a solid body kick.
Of Hand scores with a jab to the head.
Of Hand tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Of Hand.
Of Hand slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Of Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Hand.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Of Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Phoenix does no damage.
Of Hand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix tests Of Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Of Hand moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Of Hand steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab when Of Hand was well out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Of Hand's head but Of Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Of Hand avoids the punch easily.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Of Hand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Hand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Of Hand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix lunges at Of Hand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Of Hand's hand.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Of Hand moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix moves forwards but Of Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Hand moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Of Hand shakes it off.
Of Hand misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Of Hand throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Of Hand moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Of Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Of Hand ducked under it nicely.
Of Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Phoenix throws a combination that misses
and Of Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Of Hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Of Hand lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Hand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Of Hand staying out of range there.#T1#
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Of Hand at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Of Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Of Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Of Hand avoids the punch easily.
Of Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Of Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Of Hand and move into the clinch.
Of Hand digs a good body shot into Phoenix's ribs.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Of Hand.
Phoenix with a jab.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Of Hand moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Of Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix throws a jab when Of Hand was well out of range.
Phoenix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand. #T3#
Phoenix misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Of Hand.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Of Hand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix defending well as Of Hand loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Of Hand digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix catches Of Hand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Of Hand moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Hand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Hand misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Of Hand.
Phoenix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Of Hand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Of Hand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Of Hand delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Of Hand misses with a wild combination.
Of Hand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix. #CL#
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Of Hand lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Of Hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
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#
Phoenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
A big right from Of Hand misses.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Of Hand catches Phoenix right on the button with a cross.
Of Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Of Hand saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Of Hand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Of Hand counters with a low kick, right behind Phoenix 's knee.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Hand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Of Hand moves out of range.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a head shot.
Of Hand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Of Hand ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Of Hand throws a fast counter high kick but Phoenix manages to duck under it in time.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Of Hand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Of Hand connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Hand.
Phoenix cracks Of Hand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sleight Of Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Of Hand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Of Hand avoids it well.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Of Hand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Of Hand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phoenix blocks a jab.#T3#
Of Hand throws a shot to the body.
Of Hand throws a nice head kick!
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Of Hand counters with a nice right hand that sends Phoenix toppling to the canvas! Phoenix scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Of Hand finish him?!#ROC2#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix throws a jab when Of Hand was well out of range.
Oh Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Hand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phoenix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Of Hand circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Phoenix drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Of Hand follows Phoenix to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sleight Of Hand!
Sleight Of Hand was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GC 341 Coco vs Hiko
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Ribbit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ribbit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Of Hand in his tracks.
Ribbit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Of Hand is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Of Hand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Of Hand misses
and Ribbit counters with a two punch combo.
Ribbit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Of Hand just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Hand sizes up Ribbit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribbit ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribbit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ribbit moves in looking to clinch but Of Hand pushes him off.
Ribbit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Of Hand.
Of Hand takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Of Hand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Of Hand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribbit momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Of Hand.
Ribbit throws out a loose jab but Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ribbit avoids the body shot from Of Hand.
A head kick by Of Hand misses
and Ribbit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Of Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribbit.
Ribbit lands with a nice combination. Of Hand backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Ribbit. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribbit.
Ribbit moves out of range as Of Hand throws a body kick.
Ribbit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Of Hand. Of Hand obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribbit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
It looked like Of Hand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribbit throws the kick towards the body but Of Hand avoids it.
Of Hand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Of Hand tries to score with a low kick but Ribbit moves his leg out of the way.
Of Hand scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Ribbit clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribbit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Of Hand backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Of Hand fails to land.
Of Hand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribbit tries to land knees in the clinch but Of Hand avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Of Hand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ribbit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Of Hand, pushing him back against the cage.
Of Hand throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbit misses with a punch to the body.
Ribbit is pushing Of Hand up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Ribbit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Of Hand.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Of Hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ribbit checks a leg kick.
Ribbit throws a counter combo.
Ribbit moves to clinch but Of Hand breaks away
and Of Hand counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Of Hand lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ribbit will feel that in the morning.
Ribbit tries to clinch there but Of Hand circles away.
Ribbit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Of Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Of Hand checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Of Hand.
Ribbit throws out a counter right but Of Hand avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Of Hand misses its intended target.
Ribbit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Of Hand.
Ribbit thows a leg kick but Of Hand checks it
and Of Hand counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Ribbit closes the distance and clinches.
Of Hand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ribbit fails to land.
Of Hand working aggressively here.
Of Hand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Of Hand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Of Hand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Of Hand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Hand swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribbit.#T4#
Ribbit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribbit moves out of range as Of Hand throws a body kick.
Of Hand misses with a straight right.
Ribbit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Of Hand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ribbit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Ribbit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Of Hand looks for the body kick but Ribbit saw that one coming.
Ribbit wants to counter with a clinch but Of Hand pushes him away.
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribbit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribbit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sleight Of Hand dominated that round.
That's time! Of Hand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Of Hand getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Of Hand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbit throws a leg kick that misses.
Of Hand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribbit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Ribbit.#CL2#
Ribbit clinches with his opponent.
Of Hand is trying to break the clinch but Ribbit has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Of Hand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Of Hand.
Of Hand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ribbit if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ribbit's head.
Of Hand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ribbit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ribbit has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbit. #T1#
Of Hand is trying to force a seperation but Ribbit has the dominant position.
Ribbit is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Ribbit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but Ribbit slips the punch.
Ribbit thuds a left hand into Of Hand's body.
Ribbit misses with the combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribbit.#CL2#
Ribbit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Of Hand breaks the clinch.
Of Hand with a nice cross.
Of Hand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribbit can do to turn this around?
Of Hand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ribbit slips a jab from Of Hand.
Sleight Of Hand is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Of Hand lands with a hook. Ribbit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ribbit misses with a wild body shot.
Ribbit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Of Hand's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribbit takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Ribbit moves into the clinch.
Of Hand has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbit.
Ribbit tries a body shot but Of Hand blocks it.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but Of Hand blocks it.
Of Hand misses with some punches.
Frog Ribbit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Ribbit.
Ribbit blocks an uppercut.
Of Hand throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ribbit on the inside.
Ribbit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Of Hand on the inside. #T3#
Ribbit working aggressively here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Of Hand working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Of Hand fails to land.
Of Hand misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ribbit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Of Hand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ribbit on the side of the head.
Ribbit throws a hook but Of Hand blocks it.
Of Hand throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ribbit avoids it.
Ribbit misses with a wild body shot.
Ribbit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribbit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Of Hand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Of Hand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Of Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ribbit counters with a low kick, right behind Of Hand 's knee.
Of Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Hand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Of Hand swings for the body but Ribbit moves out of range.
Ribbit throws a nice looking combination but Of Hand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Of Hand throws a body kick that misses.
Ribbit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Of Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Ribbit moves out of range easily.
Ribbit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Of Hand doesn't seem bothered though.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Of Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frog Ribbit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribbit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Of Hand misses. #CL2#
Ribbit has closed the distance and engaged Of Hand in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ribbit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Of Hand looks to land a left hand but Ribbit moved out of range nicely.
Of Hand throws a push kick but Ribbit slaps the foot to one side.
Of Hand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Of Hand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Of Hand has time to react.
Ribbit throws out a loose jab but Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sleight Of Hand will probably get the nod.
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#
Good standup being displayed there by Of Hand as he connects with a hook.
Of Hand throws a chopping leg kick but Ribbit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Of Hand on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribbit. Ribbit obviously looking to wear him down.
Of Hand thumps Ribbit with a low kick.
Ribbit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribbit misses with a wild combination.
Of Hand throws a hook to the side of Ribbit's head but Ribbit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribbit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ribbit misses with the body kick
and Of Hand 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.
Of Hand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribbit's sensitive parts.
Ribbit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribbit lands a nice hook to Of Hand's body. Of Hand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribbit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Of Hand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Of Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Of Hand.
Of Hand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribbit can pounce on him.
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses.
Ribbit tries to clinch up but Of Hand circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribbit throws the kick towards the body but Of Hand avoids it.
Of Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Of Hand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribbit momentarily.
Of Hand wants to land a leg kick but Ribbit is out of range.
Of Hand misses with a double jab.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Of Hand misses the jab.
Ribbit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Of Hand with a body shot.
Ribbit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Of Hand backs up against the cage.
Of Hand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ribbit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Of Hand if he has to take too many more of those.
Of Hand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ribbit counters with a nice uppercut.
Frog Ribbit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Hand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Of Hand misses the target.
Ribbit misses with a kick to the body
and Of Hand counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Ribbit pushes Of Hand up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribbit stalls.
Ribbit misses with a knee to the head.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Of Hand throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ribbit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Of Hand scores with a spinning back kick!
Of Hand fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribbit checks it well.
Ribbit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Ribbit clinches.
A short uppercut from Ribbit.
Ribbit tries to throw a body punch but Of Hand avoids it by throwing Ribbit back against the cage.
Of Hand lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Hand. #T3#
Of Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ribbit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ribbit blocking some punches.
Ribbit pushes Of Hand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Of Hand is blocking nicely.
Ribbit blocks an uppercut.
Of Hand blocks a body shot from Ribbit.
Of Hand throws a head punch that misses.
Of Hand has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbit.
Of Hand lands an uppercut.
Ribbit misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Ribbit.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the head but Of Hand blocks with his arms.
Of Hand throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
Ribbit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Of Hand blocks it with crossed arms.
Of Hand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Of Hand prevents a body shot from Ribbit. #T4#
Of Hand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Hand.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Of Hand is blocking nicely.
Of Hand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbit blocking some punches.
A short right from Ribbit.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Of Hand avoids it.
Ribbit tries a body shot but Of Hand blocks it.
Of Hand tries to circle away but Ribbit has him pinned against the cage.
Ribbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Of Hand breaks from the clinch.
Ribbit avoids the body shot from Of Hand.
Ribbit ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Ribbit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribbit blocks the leg kick.
Ribbit swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frog Ribbit.
I think Of Hand has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sleight Of Hand!
After the fight, Sleight Of Hand was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
*GC 339 Smith Jr vs Alvarez
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Of Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Hand.
Neil walks into a straight right hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand thuds his shin into the meat of Neil's side.
Neil throws a hook but Of Hand blocks it.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Neil looks for the body kick but Of Hand saw that one coming.
Neil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Of Hand jabs Neil right on the nose. Neil blinks but takes it well.
Of Hand throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Neil.
Of Hand avoids the body shot from Neil.
It seemed like Of Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Of Hand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Neil misses with a looping left.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Neil.
Of Hand tests Neil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Neil.
Of Hand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Neil checks a low kick from Of Hand.
Neil takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neil avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Of Hand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Of Hand's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Of Hand duly obliges.
Neil tests Of Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neil lands with a nice body kick.
Of Hand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Of Hand.
Neil lands with an overhand left.
Of Hand throws a body punch but Neil moves out of range.
Neil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Of Hand misses with a kick to the body.
Of Hand misses with the body kick
and Neil counters with a series of strikes. Of Hand will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Of Hand.
Neil throws a head kick but Of Hand moves out of range.
Of Hand lands with a kick to the temple. Neil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Neil with a nice cross.
Of Hand throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Of Hand scores with a punch to the head.
Of Hand has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neil.
Neil throws a shot from downtown. Of Hand moves away and avoids it.
Of Hand blocks a head kick by Neil.
Neil throws a hook to the side of Of Hand's head but Of Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Of Hand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Of Hand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Of Hand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Neil is rocked!
Of Hand throws a monster overhand right that drops Neil! Of Hand follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sleight Of Hand!
Sleight Of Hand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Demolition 6 - Valdez v Graves
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Of Hand moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Jospin's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jospin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Of Hand throws a shot to the body.
Of Hand cracks Jospin with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Of Hand.
Jospin scores with a leg kick.
Of Hand lands a nice hook to Jospin's body. Jospin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Of Hand throws a wild body kick that Jospin sees coming a mile off.
Jospin wants to land a leg kick but Of Hand is out of range.
Jospin tries to land a front kick but Of Hand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Of Hand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Of Hand there.
Of Hand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Of Hand clobbers Jospin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Of Hand there.
Nice shot by Of Hand.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Of Hand.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Hand connects with a high kick.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Of Hand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jospin slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Of Hand throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Of Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand throws out a powerful jab.
Of Hand 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.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jospin thumps Of Hand with a low kick.
Of Hand throws a sloppy head kick
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
Of Hand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Of Hand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
A cross from Of Hand lands.
Of Hand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Of Hand digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.
Of Hand is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jospin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Of Hand throws a lazy body kick
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.
Of Hand scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Of Hand.
Of Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
It looked like Jospin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin staying out of range there.
Jospin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Of Hand misses with a straight right.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Of Hand moved away.
Jospin staying out of range there.
It looked like Jospin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Of Hand.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jospin walks into a stiff left hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Hand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Of Hand throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
And Jospin counters with a quick kick to the body but Of Hand blocks it.
Of Hand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Of Hand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Hand scores with a nice body kick.
Of Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Of Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Of Hand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sleight Of Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Of Hand misses the target.
As Of Hand backs away, Jospin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Of Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jospin counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Of Hand misses its intended target.
Of Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Of Hand 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.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jospin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Of Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Of Hand.
A big right from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Jospin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand throws a right hand that Jospin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jospin also avoids with ease.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Of Hand throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Of Hand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Of Hand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jospin slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a right hand
and Jospin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jospin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Of Hand looks to land a combination but Jospin avoids it well.
Of Hand just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJospin.
Of Hand lands a glancing blow to the side of Jospin's head.
Of Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Hand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jospin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Of Hand misses.
Jospin is looking for a counter 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!
Jospin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Of Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with a nice body kick.
Of Hand throws a wild body kick that Jospin sees coming a mile off.
Jospin throws a quick counter head kick but Of Hand was just out of range.
Of Hand thuds his right hand into Jospin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
As Of Hand backs away, Jospin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jospin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Of Hand's calf.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Of Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Of Hand throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Of Hand throws a series of punches but Jospin avoids them all with ease.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Of Hand misses with a looping left.
Jospin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Jospin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Of Hand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Jospin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jospin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Of Hand misses with a body shot.
Jospin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jospin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jospin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand misses with a looping right.
Jospin moves forwards but Of Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Of Hand throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jospin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jospin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Of Hand's head.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jospin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Of Hand misses with a double jab
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Of Hand throws a shot to the body.
Jospin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Of Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
Jospin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Of Hand tries to land a body kick
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot.
Of Hand looks to throw a body kick
and Jospin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sleight Of Hand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Of Hand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jospin moves out of range as Of Hand strikes.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Of Hand looks for the body kick but Jospin saw that one coming.
Of Hand throws a right and a left that Jospin avoids nicely.
Of Hand throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Hand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Hand.
Of Hand swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Of Hand lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jospin backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jospin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Of Hand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.#T1#
That kick from Of Hand tenderised Jospin's leg. Jospin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jospin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Of Hand misses with a hook.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Hand checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a head kick.
Jospin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses
and Of Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Of Hand is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Of Hand.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin walks into a straight right hand from Of Hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Hand lands with a good body shot.
Of Hand cracks Jospin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jospin drops his hands momentarily and Of Hand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Of Hand throws a sloppy body shot
and Jospin counters with a big head kick but Of Hand shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Of Hand misses its intended target.
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jospin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Hand.
Jospin moves forwards but Of Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Of Hand avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Of Hand throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range. #T3#
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Of Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Jospin misses.
Of Hand scores with a jab to the head.
Of Hand connects with a looping right hand.
Of Hand lands a jab to the head.
Of Hand blocks a head kick by Jospin.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Of Hand misses with a body shot
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Hand throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Of Hand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.#T4#
Of Hand swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Hand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jospin walks into a straight right hand from Of Hand.
The fighters circling - Of Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Jospin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin misses with a wild combination.
Jospin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Of Hand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Hand with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Of Hand. That snapped Jospin's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sleight Of Hand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Of Hand 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sleight Of Hand!
In his post fight interview, Sleight Of Hand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
O Reilly checks a leg kick.
O Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as O Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Of Hand scores with a hook.
O Reilly misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Of Hand.
A swing and a miss from O Reilly.#TD#
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Of Hand napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Reilly works to advance to full mount. Of Hand defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Of Hand tries to reverse the position but O Reilly maintains control.
O Reilly with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand working to try and regain half guard.
Of Hand felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Reilly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Of Hand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Of Hand regains half guard.
O Reilly works his foot free and advances to mount.
O Reilly raining down hammerfists from mount.
Of Hand is desperately trying to improve his position but O Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Of Hand is squirming around nicely.
O Reilly landing strikes from the mount.
Of Hand tries to hold on but O Reilly postures up.
Of Hand tries to control O Reilly's body but O Reilly pushes him off. Of Hand squirms to his side and now O Reilly has his back! #SUB#
O Reilly is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Of Hand is defending well though. O Reilly let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
O Reilly is hanging on to Of Hand's back as he tries to escape.
Of Hand is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
O Reilly scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Of Hand is looking for a way out.
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!
O Reilly controlling well, preventing Of Hand from escaping the position.
O Reilly scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#ROC#
Of Hand is rocked!#ES2#
Of Hand is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake O Reilly off. It looks like it's working - O Reilly slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Of Hand displaying calm under pressure there.
Of Hand missing with a left hand there. O Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Hand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Of Hand connects with a single shot there.
Of Hand just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Hand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Reilly doesn't seem bothered though.
O Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3##TD#
O Reilly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O Reilly lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Of Hand pushes O Reilly off and scrambles back to his feet.
O Reilly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Of Hand's waist but Of Hand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Reilly off to one side.
Of Hand blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but O Reilly slips the punch.
Sleight Of Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Reilly.
O Reilly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Reilly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Of Hand, as that shot connected.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Of Hand, right into the meat.
Of Hand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Of Hand looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Of Hand misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Hand misses the target.
Of Hand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Of Hand scores with a shot to the body.
O Reilly misses with a hook.
O Reilly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Hand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Reilly.
O Reilly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Of Hand sprawls and moves away.
O Reilly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Of Hand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Hand wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy.
O Reilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sleight Of Hand will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Of Hand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Reilly misses the body punch
and Of Hand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Of Hand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
A jab from Of Hand misses.
O Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Reilly avoids the body shot from Of Hand.
O Reilly takes a kick to the side of the head.
O Reilly slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Of Hand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Reilly lands with a cross.
Of Hand scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Reilly in his tracks.
O Reilly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Hand takes a swing at O Reilly's ribcage but misses.
O Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Reilly tries to move into range but Of Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Nice jab there from Of Hand.
Of Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Of Hand misses with a looping right.
O Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from O Reilly misses its intended target.
Of Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Reilly.
Of Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Reilly.#TD#
O Reilly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
O Reilly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Patty O Reilly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Hand is trying to control O Reilly's posture but O Reilly avoids it.
O Reilly misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
O Reilly working the ground and pound.
Of Hand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Reilly 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.
Of Hand is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
O Reilly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Of Hand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Of Hand is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Reilly throwing shots but missing, from side control.
O Reilly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Of Hand's legs.
O Reilly is working Of Hand over with some ground and pound from side control.
Of Hand wants to get back to his feet.
Of Hand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
O Reilly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Reilly wants to control but Of Hand is keeping him busy.
Of Hand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but O Reilly has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Of Hand trying to remain calm as O Reilly controls from the top position.#T3#
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Of Hand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Of Hand is looking for a sweep.
O Reilly working the body and head with strikes.
Of Hand wants to control but O Reilly postures up.
Of Hand manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly moves into full guard.
Of Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Of Hand is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Of Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB#
Of Hand got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Reilly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Of Hand has managed to get both his arms back between O Reilly's legs - danger averted.
Of Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Of Hand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Of Hand misses with a hook.
Of Hand takes a swing at O Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Of Hand connects with a solid leg kick.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut.
Of Hand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and O Reilly counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Hand struggling a bit here.
Of Hand is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sleight Of Hand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Of Hand misses with a head kick.
O Reilly slips under a jab from Of Hand.
A good leg kick by Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a really nice looking cross but O Reilly seems unphased.
Of Hand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Of Hand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Reilly at a distance.
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Hand.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Reilly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Of Hand.
O Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand lands with a nice combination. O Reilly backs away looking to recover.
Nice defenses there by O Reilly.
Of Hand thows a leg kick but O Reilly checks it #TD#
and O Reilly counters with a shoot takedown. Of Hand fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Of Hand swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
O Reilly distracts Of Hand with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Hand controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
Of Hand wants to sweep but no luck.
Of Hand is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Of Hand trying to control the position here.
O Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells O Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
O Reilly advances to half guard.
O Reilly is pressing down on Of Hand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Of Hand is holding on for now. #T2#
Of Hand trying to control from the bottom.
Of Hand wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
O Reilly is thwarting Of Hand's attempts to control the position.
O Reilly slips a nice elbow through Of Hand's hands, connecting with Of Hand's forehead.
Of Hand is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
O Reilly is trying to work for a kimura but Of Hand is defending well.
Of Hand is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Of Hand avoid being mounted?
O Reilly drops an elbow to the side of Of Hand's head.
Of Hand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Of Hand pushes O Reilly off looking to stand but O Reilly dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Of Hand is positioning himself well to prevent O Reilly advancing to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. O Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Of Hand's temple.
O Reilly is thwarting Of Hand's attempts to control the position.
O Reilly lands with a punch from half guard.
Of Hand is still in real trouble! Can O Reilly finish him?
Of Hand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Of Hand.
O Reilly cracks Of Hand with a solid left hand.
O Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Of Hand keeps moving.
Of Hand wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly gets to his feet and stands over Of Hand, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Of Hand felt that one! O Reilly unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Of Hand from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patty O Reilly!
Patty O Reilly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Hand misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Of Hand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Of Hand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Of Hand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Of Hand sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Johnson has been cut.
Good leg kick by Of Hand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Hand. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Hand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Of Hand darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Of Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Of Hand.
Of Hand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Of Hand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Hand connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Of Hand avoids nicely.
Of Hand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Of Hand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Of Hand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Of Hand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Of Hand lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Of Hand has cracked Johnson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Of Hand lands another huge swinging hook and Johnson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Johnson, before Of Hand can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sleight Of Hand!
Sleight Of Hand 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Of Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laloosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Of Hand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laloosh.
Of Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laloosh checks a leg kick.
Laloosh blocks a head kick by Of Hand.
Laloosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Of Hand as he jumps to the side.
Sleight Of Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuke Laloosh.
Of Hand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Laloosh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laloosh showed some decent athleticism there.
Laloosh prevents Of Hand from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laloosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Of Hand is trying to stand.
#ES#
Of Hand pushes Laloosh off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Of Hand tries to sprawl but Laloosh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Of Hand pushes Laloosh off looking to stand but Laloosh dives back in and keeps control.
Of Hand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Of Hand tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Laloosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laloosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Laloosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Laloosh is working for a submission of some sort.
Of Hand pushes Laloosh off looking to stand but Laloosh dives back in and keeps control.
Of Hand wants to stand back up but Laloosh manages to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Laloosh.#T2#
Of Hand wants to get back to his feet.
Of Hand trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Laloosh lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Laloosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Of Hand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Laloosh is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Of Hand is trying to escape and Laloosh transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Of Hand is forced to tap! Nice work there by Laloosh! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nuke Laloosh!
A very excited looking Nuke Laloosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFL-50 Hungry Lions
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Rochette tries a head kick but it misses.
Rochette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rochette misses with a looping right.
Borrego cracks Rochette with a good jab.
Borrego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borrego scores with a jab.
We've been told by Borrego's head coaches at NHB ACADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Borrego missing with a left hand there. Rochette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Rochette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rochette throws a punch but it's blocked by Borrego.
Borrego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rochette gets through Borrego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
Borrego throws a punch but it's blocked by Rochette.
Rochette working aggressively here.
Rochette working aggressively here.
Borrego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rochette backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rochette swings wildly with an uppercut but Borrego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rochette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Borrego as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Rochette breaks the clinch.
Rochette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rochette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rochette is looking to clinch.
Rochette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rochette moves out of range as Borrego strikes.
Rochette throws a head kick that misses.
Borrego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rochette moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Borrego misses the target.
Rochette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Rochette.
Rochette moves out of range as Borrego strikes.
Rochette shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rochette misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Borrego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borrego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rochette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rochette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rochette scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL#
Borrego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borrego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borrego effectively controlling the action here.
Rochette prevents a body shot from Borrego.
Borrego scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Borrego breaks from the clinch.
Rochette ducks under a wild hook from Borrego.
Rochette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borrego keeps the fight on the outside.
Borrego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rochette throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Borrego missing with a left hand there. Rochette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Rochette releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rochette throws an off balance right hand
and Borrego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borrego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rochette.
Rochette wants to counter with a clinch but Borrego pushes him away.
Borrego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rochette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borrego.
Rochette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borrego throws a body shot but no joy.
Borrego walks into a stiff left hand from Rochette.#T3#
Borrego throws a lazy right hand but Rochette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borrego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rochette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rochette misses its intended target. #CL#
Borrego gets a clinch.
Borrego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochette blocks a body shot from Borrego.
Rochette has a couple of punches blocked by Borrego.
Borrego blocking some punches.
Borrego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borrego throws a punch but it's blocked by Rochette.
Borrego can't find room to land a body shot as Rochette controls the action.
Borrego blocking some punches.
Borrego throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Borrego breaks from the clinch.
Borrego misses with a straight right.
Rochette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rochette jabs Borrego to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2#
Rochette drops Borrego with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Borrego looks back up at him and smiles so Rochette waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Borrego has been cut.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borrego scores with the left hand. Rochette knows he should have avoided that one.
Borrego jabs at Rochette's body.#KD2#
Rochette cracks Borrego with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Borrego looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rochette finish him?
#ROC2#
Borrego is rocked!
Rochette lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Borrego crumples to the floor! Rochette milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sylvain Rochette!
In defeat, Mark Borrego stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM my own worst enemy I drank way too much right before the fight.....drunken boxing didn't work...im off to AA.... '.
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Event:
EFA 74 Lancaster vs Nixon
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Griffin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rochette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rochette jabs Griffin right on the nose. Griffin blinks but takes it well.
Rochette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rochette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rochette scores with a body shot.
Griffin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Griffin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rochette avoids it really well and circles away.
Rochette throws a powerful right kick. Griffin tried to block low but the kick was high! Griffin was taken right off of his feet! Rochette jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sylvain Rochette!
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Event:
EFA 61 Vasilevskiy vs Kingi
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Rochette cracks Douglas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rochette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rochette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
Sylvain Rochette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Rochette gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Douglas counter with a right hand.
Rochette throws a lazy head kick
and Douglas counters with a series of strikes. Rochette will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rochette misses with a two punch combination.
Rochette with a hook.
Rochette throws a head kick that Douglas semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochette throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
Douglas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rochette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD#
Rochette lands a big head kick that sends Douglas tumbling to the mat! Rochette takes a step backwards and waves Douglas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rochette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglas misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Rochette cracks Douglas with a good jab.
Rochette digs a good body shot into Douglas's ribs.
A lazy left from Rochette finds it's target.
Rochette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rochette moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Rochette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rochette throws a sloppy head kick
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas needs to keep his hands up - Rochette had a free shot at his head there.
Rochette tries a head kick but it misses.
Rochette throws a head kick that half lands.
Rochette throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Rochette.
Douglas throws a counter combo.
Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rochette throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Douglas misses with a two punch combination.
Rochette lands a head shot.
Rochette looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Rochette forces Douglas back against the cage and clinches.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rochette on the inside. #T3##BC#
Rochette manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Rochette finds it's target.
Douglas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rochette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douglas will feel that in the morning.#KD#
Rochette lands a big head kick that sends Douglas tumbling to the mat! Rochette takes a step backwards and waves Douglas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Douglas is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Douglas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Rochette engages and cracks Douglas with a massive lead left hook - Douglas tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Rochette is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylvain Rochette!
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Event:
EFA 51 Casara vs Krnacova
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Rochette lands a big head kick that sends Kraag tumbling to the mat! Rochette takes a step backwards and waves Kraag back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Rochette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kraag throws a body punch but Rochette moves out of range.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Rochette! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sylvain Rochette!
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Event:
EFA 42 Randleman vs Siliva
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Rochette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rayne throws a low kick but Rochette moves out of range easily.
Rayne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Rochette misses.
Rochette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Rochette clinches with his opponent.
Rochette throws a punch but it's blocked by Rayne.
Rochette is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rochette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette has Rayne pressed against the cage, preventing Rayne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rochette working aggressively here.
Rochette gets through Rayne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rayne blocks an uppercut.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rayne backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rochette pushes Rayne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rayne has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rochette.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rochette.
Rayne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rayne wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Rayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
Rayne blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rochette fails to land.
Rayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rochette has a couple of punches blocked by Rayne.
Rochette swings wildly with an uppercut but Rayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rayne is trying to force a seperation but Rochette has the dominant position.
Rochette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette misses with some punches.
#T2#
Rochette misses with the head strike.
Rochette lands with a left to the head.
Rochette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raynes head.
Rochette working aggressively here.
Rochette lands an uppercut.
Rochette working aggressively here.
Rayne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rochette scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rayne blocking some punches.
Rochette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rayne backwards. #BC#
Rayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rochette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Rayne has been cut.
Rochette's coach down at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rochette's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rochette lands with an uppercut that bounces Rayne off the cage and back into range.
Rayne avoids the head kick by Rochette.
#T3##KD#
Rayne drops Rochette with a nice combination! Rayne dives into Rochette's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT#
It looks like Sylvain Rochette has been cut.
Rochette is controlling Rayne's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rochette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rayne is controlling him.
Rayne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rochette's guard. #SUB#
Rayne is trying to work for a kimura but Rochette is defending well.
#SUB#
Rochette pushes Rayne off, looking to escape but Rayne dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Rochette is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Rayne!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Rayne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFA 32 Carsara vs Trucks
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamza fails with a takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rochette - that will leave a mark!
#CL2#
Rochette closes the distance and clinches.
Hamza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rochette gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamza .
Hamza 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Ryat Hamza has been cut.
A short uppercut from Rochette.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rochette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rochette connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hamza to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Rochette!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sylvain Rochette!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Rochette throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Rochette's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rochette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guy on the side of the head.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Guy misses.
Rochette throws a head kick that Guy semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Tourney Guy has been cut.
Guy takes one on the button.
Rochette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rochette misses with a shot to the body
and Guy counters with a left to the body.
Rochette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guy tries to counter with a clinch but Rochette shakes him off and moves away.
Rochette throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Rochette is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick by Rochette misses
and Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rochette wants to clinch but Guy slips to the side
and Guy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rochette thinking.
A head kick by Rochette misses #CL2#
and Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Rochette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochette.
Rochette working aggressively here.
Rochette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy.
Guy prevents Rochette from breaking the clinch.
Guy taking a breather.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy has Rochette pressed against the cage.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochette misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rochette fails to land.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rochette fails to land.
Guy blocking some punches.
Rochette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Rochette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Guy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochette misses with some punches.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Rochette lands a left hand.
Rochette misses with some punches.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
Rochette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
Rochette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvain Rochette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tourney Guy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rochette tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Rochette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
Rochette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Rochette throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Rochette misses with some punches.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochette pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
Rochette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Guy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rochette wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guy slows down the pace here.
Rochette is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochette.
Come on Guy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rochette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochette swings wildly with an uppercut but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy is pushing Rochette up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Rochette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Rochette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette misses with some punches.
Rochette swings wildly with an uppercut but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy slowing the pace effectively.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Rochette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rochette throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Rochette fails to land.
Rochette misses with some punches.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Guy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rochette throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochette.
Guy is pushing Rochette up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rochette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Rochette throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rochette misses with some punches.
Rochette working aggressively here.
Rochette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochette.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rochette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochette lands with a light punch inside.
Guy is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvain Rochette dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tourney Guy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Guy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rochette. That one must have hurt.
Rochette misses with a lunging right hand
and Guy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Rochette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rochette.
A nice side step and Guy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Guy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rochette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rochette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochette misses with the body kick
and Guy counters with a left to the body.
Rochette connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rochette tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rochette with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rochette.
Guy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rochette with a body shot.#T1#
Rochette misses with a combination
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rochette misses with a leg kick
and Guy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rochette misses with an uppercut
and Guy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rochette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rochette lands a lovely overhand right.
Rochette tries to clinch up but Guy circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy wants to counter the offense by Rochette and move into the clinch position.
Rochette misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Guy misses.
Rochette throws a lazy head kick
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rochette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Guy misses.
Rochette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Rochette scores with a kick to the body.
Rochette misses with a head kick.
Guy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Guy defending well as Rochette loads up on a big left hand.
Rochette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rochette sets himself, and Guy steps forward looking for the clinch! Rochette avoids it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy avoids the head kick by Rochette.
Guy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rochette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rochette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Guy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Guy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rochette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rochette sets himself, and Guy steps forward looking for the clinch! Rochette avoids it this time.
Rochette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rochette thinking.
Rochette misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Guy counters by clinching up. #T3#
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rochette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy avoiding damage.
Rochette wants to get back to striking at distance but Guy won't allow it.
Sylvain Rochette has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rochette has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochette.
Rochette throws a head punch that misses.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Rochette lands with a light punch inside.
Guy is pushing Rochette up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rochette has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Rochette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy.
Tourney Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rochette throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvain Rochette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rochette 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvain Rochette!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Turner moves away from the strike by Rochette.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Rochette lands with a nice body kick.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Rochette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner blocks a head kick by Rochette.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Rochette is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Rochette lands a big right hand that sends Turner crashing to the mat! Rochette stays standing though and waves Turner back to his feet!#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Turner has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rochette comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Turner falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Turner was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylvain Rochette!
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