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Event:
QFC Tournament 800 Round 3
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1# Genesis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rude.
Genesis throwing a counter right hand but Rude manages to avoid it. Genesis misses with a looping left. Some wild striking there from Rude.
Rude thuds a left hand into Genesis 's body. Genesis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Genesis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rude throws out a counter right but Genesis avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Genesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It seemed like Rude was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Genesis misses the shot to the body. Genesis slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Genesis misses the shot to the body. #T1# Rude lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2# It looks like Sega Genesis has been cut.#CL2# Rude moves into the clinch successfully.
Genesis is trying to force a seperation but Rude has the dominant position. Rude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Genesis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Genesis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Genesis can't break the clinch.
Rude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Genesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rude. Genesis blocks a body shot from Rude. Genesis tries to break free but Rude pushes him back against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The referee calls for Rude to work.
Genesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Rude controls his hands.
#BC2# Rude manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Genesis thuds his right hand into Rude's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Genesis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rude on the side of the head. Genesis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rude lands with a nice body punch. Rude throws out a loose jab but Genesis uses good head movement to avoid it. Genesis slips a jab from Rude. Genesis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rude. Genesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Rude. Genesis throws a right hand that misses
and Rude counters with a two punch combo. Rude catches Genesis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Genesis connects with a looping right hand.
Rude looks to score with a jab to the body but Genesis is just out of range. Rude misses with a body punch
and Genesis counters with a straight right hand.#T3# A combination from Genesis does no damage. Rude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genesis . Good exchange - Rude coming out on top. Rude shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Genesis misses with a looping right. Rude drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rude changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A slow jab from Genesis misses its intended target. Genesis avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Genesis , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# Rude with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rude just misses with a punch to the body.
Sega Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rude thuds his right hand into Genesis 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rude showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genesis .
Rude lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Genesis circles away quickly and effectively. Genesis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rude circles away quickly and effectively. Genesis swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Rude releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Genesis is breathing heavily. Rude paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Genesis misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rude dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sega Genesis 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Rude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rude lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Genesis at a distance.
Rude tests Genesis 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Genesis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Genesis throws out a loose jab but Rude uses good head movement to avoid it. Rude with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rude lands with a straight right. Genesis didn't see that one coming. Genesis stuns Rude with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Genesis misses with a straight left. Rude has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Rude misses. Genesis misses with a two punch combination.
Genesis misses with a straight right. Rude looks to land a right hand but Genesis moved out of range.#T1# Rude throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rude throws a body punch but Genesis moves out of range. Genesis throws an off balance right hand
and Rude counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rude lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Good exchange - Rude coming out on top. Genesis misses with a right hand and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Genesis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rude cracks Genesis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nice uppercut there from Rude. Nice defenses there by Rude. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rude throws a hook but Genesis blocks it. Genesis scores with a nice right hand.
#T2# Genesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Rude. Rude misses with a straight right. Genesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rude. Genesis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rude. Rude lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Genesis circles away quickly and effectively. Rude scores with a jab to the body. A big left from Genesis misses. As Genesis backs off Rude throws a huge counter combo but Genesis manages to avoid it all. Rude throws an off balance right hand
and Genesis counters with a one-two to the body. Rude misses with a double jab
and Genesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rude throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Genesis defending well as Rude loads up on a big left hand. Sega Genesis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# A big left from Genesis misses. Genesis throws a sloppy body shot
and Rude counters with a one-two to the body. Rude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genesis lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Genesis does no damage. Rude looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rude throws a series of punches but Genesis avoids them all with ease. Genesis moves away from the strike by Rude. Genesis misses with a body shot.
Rick Rude seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rude misses with a wild body shot. Genesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Rude. Despite the aggression on Rude's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# Rude throws a right and a left that both miss. Some wild striking there from Genesis .
#CL2# Rude clinches with his opponent.
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! Rude misses with some punches.
Genesis is trying to break the clinch but Rude has him pressed against the cage. Rude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genesis 's elbow. Genesis wants to stall.
Rude lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2# Sega Genesis 's cut is getting worse. Genesis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rude lands with a short shot to the head. Rude working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sega Genesis 's cut. That's time! Genesis 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Rude closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rude lands with an uppercut that bounces Genesis off the cage and back into range. Rude is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Genesis . The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Genesis takes a swing at Rude's ribcage but misses. Genesis misses with a body shot
and Rude counters with a straight right hand. Genesis misses with a body shot
and Rude counters with a straight right hand. Rude uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Genesis . Genesis misses with a looping left. Rude lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Genesis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice right hand lands inside from Rude. Genesis working hard to break the clinch.#T1# Genesis is trying to break the clinch but Rude has him pressed against the cage. Genesis wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Rude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A combination from Rude does no damage. Genesis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rude counters with a left and a right that stings Genesis . Rude cracks Genesis with a good jab. Sloppy strikes from Rude. Those never looked like landing. Rude throws a jab but it's blocked by Genesis . A big right from Rude misses. Rude thuds a left hand into Genesis 's body. Genesis throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rude to counter with a crisp jab. Rude throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rude closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Genesis . Beautiful body shot. Genesis misses with a straight right. Rude throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Genesis . Rude misses with a lunging right hand
and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand. Rude throws the left hand but Genesis avoids the punch easily. As Rude looks to move away, Genesis throws a big counter combo but Rude just gets out of the way. Genesis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rude will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rude bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Genesis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rude counter with a right hand. #T3# Rude avoids the body shot from Genesis .
Genesis scores with a hook to the body. Rude takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. No joy there for Genesis , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rude throws a counter combo. Genesis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Decent striking displayed by Rude there. Genesis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rude finds it's way round the side to connect with Genesis 's head. Genesis takes one on the button. Rude bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Genesis throws a right and a left that both miss. Rude swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rude throws a body punch but Genesis moves out of range. Rude pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Genesis back to the cage. Rude follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4# Genesis jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rude looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sega Genesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rude lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Genesis circles away quickly and effectively. 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! Rude scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rude throws a right and a left that Genesis avoids nicely. Genesis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rude moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Genesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rude was well out of range. Poor timing from Genesis . Rude will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Genesis throwing a counter right hand but Rude manages to avoid it. Genesis with a nice cross. Rude ducks right into an uppercut from Genesis .
And that's the end of the fight! Rick Rude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rude has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rick Rude! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rick Rude! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rick Rude!
Rick Rude wins by unanimous decision! Post fight, an emotional Rick Rude said 'Wasn't that just....RAVISHING?????'. In defeat, Sega Genesis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Must be a Nintendo fan....'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 800 Round 2
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1# Genesis thuds a left hand into Milligan's body. Milligan tries to close the distance and clinch but Genesis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Genesis lands a right hook to the body.
Genesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt - Genesis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Genesis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A combination from Genesis does no damage. Milligan closes the distance and clinches up with Genesis , looking for a takedown. Milligan pushes Genesis against the cage but Genesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A cross from Genesis lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Milligan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Milligan fails with a takedown attempt. Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan. Milligan slips a jab and a cross from Genesis .
Despite the aggression on Milligan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Genesis !
Milligan tries for a takedown but Genesis circles away easily and Genesis counters with a two punch combo. A nice combination there by Genesis .
Genesis throws a right and a left that Milligan avoids nicely. Nice shot lands for Genesis . Milligan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genesis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Genesis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milligan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Genesis scores with a jab. Milligan with a poor takedown and Milligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Milligan misses with a kick to the body and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Genesis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Milligan tries for a takedown but Genesis circles away easily and Genesis counters with a nice uppercut. Genesis closes the distance and lands a one-two. Milligan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Genesis avoids the head kick by Milligan.
Genesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Milligan misses with a takedown attempt and Milligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Milligan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genesis .
Sega Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Genesis stuns Milligan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Genesis throws a right and a left that Milligan avoids nicely. Genesis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Milligan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Genesis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Genesis misses with the combination.
Milligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Genesis counters with a lovely straight right hand! Genesis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4# Genesis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Milligan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Genesis finds it's way round the side to connect with Milligan's head. Nice sprawl there from Genesis as Milligan shoots in. 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! Milligan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Genesis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Genesis works Milligan's body with a nice hook.#CL2# Milligan closes the distance and clinches. Milligan has Genesis pressed against the cage, preventing Genesis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2# Milligan jumps guard.
Milligan managing to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Genesis dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Genesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milligan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Genesis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Milligan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Milligan fails to land the takedown. Genesis throws a nice looking combination but Milligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Genesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milligan can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Genesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Milligan momentarily.
Sega Genesis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Milligan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Genesis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Milligan at a distance.
Genesis thuds his right hand into Milligan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# A combination from Milligan does no damage. Milligan misses with an uppercut
and Genesis counters with a left to the body. Milligan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Milligan misses with a lunging right hand
and Genesis counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sega Genesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Milligan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Genesis with a nice cross. Genesis throws a nice looking combination but Milligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Milligan misses with a takedown attempt and Genesis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan. A solid leg kick lands there for Milligan.
#T2# Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milligan back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice jab there from Genesis . Genesis misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Genesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milligan doesn't seem phased though. Milligan shoots for a double leg takedown but Genesis sprawls well. He's pushed Milligan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Genesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milligan's head. Milligan closes the distance and clinches up with Genesis , looking for a takedown. Milligan pushes Genesis against the cage but Genesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Milligan is breathing heavily. Genesis misses with a two punch combination.
Genesis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3# Genesis throws out a powerful jab. Milligan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Genesis tries to avoid it but Milligan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Genesis to the ground. Genesis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Genesis lands a lovely overhand right. Milligan darts in looking for a takedown but Genesis gets double underhooks and turns Milligan into the cage. Genesis looks to land a combination. Milligan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Genesis closes the distance and lands a one-two. Genesis scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Milligan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milligan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Genesis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Milligan prevents Genesis from breaking the clinch.#T4# Genesis is looking to break free of the clinch but Milligan has double underhooks. #TD2# Milligan successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Genesis sitting in guard, not really doing much. Genesis 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Milligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Genesis content to stall in guard here. Genesis trying to control but Milligan is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Genesis dominated that second round. That's time! Genesis 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milligan back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Genesis feints a jab promting Milligan to slip. Genesis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Milligan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Milligan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Genesis defends well and Milligan ends up having to push Genesis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Milligan has a takedown stuffed. Milligan fails with the takedown and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand. Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Genesis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Milligan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Genesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1# Milligan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice straight punches there by Genesis . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Genesis . Milligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Genesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Milligan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Genesis catches Milligan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sega Genesis is winning the standup battle so far. Nice sprawl there from Genesis as Milligan shoots in. Genesis cracks a nice hook into Milligan's ribs. No joy there for Milligan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milligan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Genesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2# Genesis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Milligan goes for a double leg but Genesis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Genesis continues to drive forward. A right-left combo lands from Genesis . Some wild striking there from Genesis .
The crowd cheers as Genesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milligan doesn't seem phased though. Milligan has his takedown stuffed and Genesis counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Genesis works the jab nicely.#T3# Genesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Milligan fails to land the takedown. Genesis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Genesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Genesis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Milligan in his tracks. Genesis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Milligan doesn't seem bothered though. Genesis lands with a straight right. Milligan didn't see that one coming.#T4# Genesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Genesis cracks Milligan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Genesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Milligan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Milligan fails with the takedown and Genesis counters with a straight right hand. Sega Genesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Genesis is working the combinations to good effect here. Genesis cracks Milligan with an open hand slap. Milligan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Genesis circles away. A shot to the liver by Genesis . Beautiful body shot. TJ Milligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Genesis , as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Sega Genesis showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genesis , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Sega Genesis ! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sega Genesis ! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Sega Genesis wins by unanimous decision! Sega Genesis 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:
QFC Tournament 800 Round 1
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1# Darke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL# Darke closes the distance and clinches. Genesis is trying to break free. Darke tries a body shot but Genesis blocks it.
#BC# Darke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darke has his takedown stuffed and Genesis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Darke misses with a takedown and Genesis counters with a left to the body. Genesis works over Darke's head and body with a nice combination. Genesis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Darke takes a shot right to the bread basket. Darke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Darke walks into a stiff left hand from Genesis . Darke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1# A right-left combo lands from Genesis . Genesis scores with a three punch combo!
Genesis lands a jab to Darke's midsection. The fight stays on the outside here - Darke looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Darke fails with the takedown and Genesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Darke. That's going to take a lot out of him. Genesis cracks Darke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Darke fails with the takedown and Genesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Genesis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Genesis wants it to stay on the feet. Darke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Genesis scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot lands for Genesis . Genesis throws a nice looking combination but Darke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Genesis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Genesis scores with a jab. Darke acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Darke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Genesis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Darke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL# Darke moves into range and clinches up with Genesis . Genesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Darke. Genesis looking to stall.
#T3# Genesis working hard to break the clinch. Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD# Darke manages to pull guard.
Darke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Genesis 's guard. #REVR##SUB# Darke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Darke is looking to stand up but Genesis won't let him. Genesis pulls Darke in close to prevent any damage. Darke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# Darke advances position into side control!#ES2# Genesis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Darke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Genesis lands a jab to the nose. Darke wants to clinch but Genesis slips to the side and Genesis counters with a lovely straight right hand! Darke throws a leg kick and Genesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Genesis lunges at Darke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darke's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Genesis dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A left and a right from Genesis both land. Nice combination. Darke doesn't succeed with the takedown and Genesis counters with a straight right hand. Nice shot by Genesis . Darke shoots and misses and Genesis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Genesis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darke's head backwards. Darke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Darke 's head but he takes it in his stride. Genesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Genesis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darke on the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Darke clinches up with Genesis and pushes him back against the cage. Darke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Genesis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1# Darke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Darke. That's going to take a lot out of him. Darke looking to throw knees to the head but Genesis is blocking nicely.
Darke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Genesis 's efforts to push away. Darke has Genesis pressed against the cage, preventing Genesis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Genesis can't break the clinch.
Genesis misses with a punch to the body.
Darke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC# Darke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darke back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Darke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Darke takes a swing at Genesis 's ribcage but misses. #T2# Darke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Genesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Genesis stuffs the takedown attempt from Darke. Darke gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jab, jab by Genesis - just one landing. Darke fails with the takedown and Genesis counters with a left and a right that stings Darke. This has been an exciting period of action! Darke tries for a takedown but Genesis circles away easily and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand. Darke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3# Genesis connects with a body shot. Genesis lands a slapping body shot.
Genesis feints a jab promting Darke to slip. Genesis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Darke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Cameron Darke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Darke shoots and misses and Genesis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Genesis punishes Darke's body with a nice straight punch. Genesis lands a jab to the head.
Darke takes a body punch but keeps moving. Darke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Darke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Genesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Genesis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Genesis 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Genesis duly obliges. #T4# Genesis cracks Darke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Darke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genesis 's waist but Genesis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darke off to one side. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Genesis !
Genesis lands with a right hand. Darke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Genesis connects with a body shot that sends Darke's belly button to the back. Genesis digs a good hook to Darke's body.
Genesis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Genesis digs a good hook to Darke's body.
Darke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Genesis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Genesis cracks Darke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Darke looks to land a combination but Genesis avoids it well. Genesis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Darke misses with a takedown attempt and Genesis counters with a left to the body. Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darke back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2# Darke is rocked! Genesis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Oh Darke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Genesis 's corner calls for a 1-2. Genesis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Darke drives through and clinches with Genesis against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Genesis managing to block the knees to the body from Darke.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Genesis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darke has him pressed against the cage. Genesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darke backwards. Genesis looking to slow down the pace here. Darke keeps control of Genesis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Darke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Genesis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Genesis tries to circle away but Darke has him pinned against the cage. Genesis tries to break the clinch but Darke is controlling the position. Genesis is looking to break free of the clinch but Darke has double underhooks. Genesis wants to break free but Darke has control.
#T1# Darke tries to pull guard but Genesis holds him up against the cage and eventually Darke drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Darke. That's going to take a lot out of him. Genesis tries to circle away but Darke has him pinned against the cage. Darke goes for a takedown attempt but Genesis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darke drops his hands momentarily and Genesis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Darke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Genesis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Genesis ! Darke is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sega Genesis ! Sega Genesis 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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