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Event:
Syfi 135
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1# A jab from Durant misses. Durant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toa wants to clinch. Durant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toa finds it's way round the side to connect with Durant's head. Toa slips a jab from Durant. Durant dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durant lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Toa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL# Toa closes the distance and clinches. Toa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Durant to keep the fight standing. Durant presses Toa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2# Durant breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Durant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Toa wants to clinch up but Durant keeps it at a distance. Durant throws a jab when Toa was well out of range. Toa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durant but Durant pushes him off and we're back to square one. Toa just misses with a punch to the body.
Durant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A combination from Durant does no damage. Durant tests Toa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Toa forces Durant back against the cage and clinches. Toa tries to pull guard but Durant won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Toa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Durant. Toa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2# Still in the clinch, Durant scores with a nice short uppercut. Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Toa uses good head movement to avoid it. Toa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durant just stands there and leans against the cage. Durant is struggling to control the position. Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Jimi Toa has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right hook to the body lands for Durant.
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards. Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Durant's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2# Durant manages to break the clinch.
Toa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Durant - just one landing. Toa avoids the body shot from Durant.
Toa tries to clinch up. Durant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3# Durant looks to land a right hand but Toa moved out of range. Durant punishes Toa's body with a nice straight punch. Durant scores with a decent looking hook. Durant just misses with a punch to the body.
Toa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toa scrambles back to his feet. Toa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durant. Nice shot by Durant. The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durant manages to circle out of the way. Durant keeps the fight on the outside. Toa ducks under a wild hook from Durant. Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durant manages to circle out of the way. Durant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Durant swats away the attempt to clinch by Toa. Durant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toa. #T4##TD# Durant gets caught flat footed, as Toa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Toa trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom. Toa stays in close to Durant's body and controls the position. Toa with a flurry of punches that miss. Durant wants to control the position but Toa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB# Toa is working for a kimura but Durant is defending it quite comfortably.
Durant is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Durant scores with a punch to the head. Toa slips a jab from Durant. Toa looks to land a left hand but Durant moved out of range nicely. Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toa. Toa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Toa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice shot lands for Durant. Durant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Durant. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durant throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Durant throws a jab when Toa was well out of range. Toa is looking to clinch. Durant unleashes a big counter combination but Toa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1# Durant throws a looping overhand right but Toa ducks down to avoid it. Durant throws a body shot but no joy. As Durant tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Durant manages to avoid the attempt. Toa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durant sprawls well. Durant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toa gets slowly back to his feet. Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Toa staying out of range there. Durant missing with a left hand there. Toa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Toa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice jab there from Durant. Toa closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab. Kevin Durant seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa moves out of range as Durant strikes. Durant punishes Toa's body with a nice straight punch. Toa closes the distance looking to clinch and Durant counters with a nice uppercut. Toa looks to clinch and Durant counters with a low kick, right behind Toa 's knee. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A looping hook to the body misses from Toa. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet. Durant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Durant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durant throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range. Durant lands a jab to the nose. Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durant. Durant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durant. Toa does a little dance to reset his feet. As Durant tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Durant manages to avoid the attempt. Durant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa tests Durant's chin there with a solid looking shot. Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durant moves away. A countering left hand to the body from Durant misses. Durant connects with a single shot there. Toa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Toa fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4# Toa darts in trying to clinch and Durant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toa thinking. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Toa doesn't manage to clinch there - Durant circles away.
Toa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice defenses there by Toa. Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant cracks Toa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Good shot there by Durant. Durant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toa there as he acknowledges the shot. Toa misses with a two punch combination.
Durant swats away the attempt to clinch by Toa. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toa throws out the jab. Durant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Toa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durant's head. Durant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Durant thows a left - swing and a miss! Toa tries to counter by clinching up but Durant breaks away and moves out of range. Durant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Toa lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Toa. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet. Durant throws a series of strikes that have Toa backpedaling.
Durant throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Toa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Toa is looking to wear down Durant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Durant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Toa's hands. Durant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durant connects with a single shot there. Durant throws a quick inside leg kick. Toa fails in his attempt to clinch. No luck for Toa with that takedown attempt. Durant misses with a looping right. Durant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2# Jimi Toa's cut is getting worse. Durant throws a body shot but no joy. Toa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durant's head. Durant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Durant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Toa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durant clobbers Toa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Durant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toa on the side of the head.#ROC2# Toa is rocked! Durant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Nice shot by Durant. Oh Toa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Toa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Toa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant. Toa seems to have got his legs back now. Jab, jab by Toa - just one landing. #KD2# Durant lands a big right hand that sends Toa crashing to the mat! Durant stays standing though and waves Toa back to his feet! Toa throws a sloppy body shot
and Durant counters with a huge left! Toa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Durant isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Toa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Durant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant! Kevin Durant 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. Jimi Toa spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight bro! I'm going to go back to the drawing board and train harder than ever. I'll be back!'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 37
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1# Durant throws a jab but it's blocked by Built. Durant throws a big shot that misses. Durant avoids the body shot from Built.
Durant throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range. Durant throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it. A left lands for Built. Durant misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming. Durant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Durant tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Built manages to circle out of the way. Durant throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Built looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Durant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Durant misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy. Durant throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Durant looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range. Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built lands a really nice looking cross but Durant seems unphased.
Durant loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch. Durant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Built misses the shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Durant.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've been told by Durant's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A good leg kick by Durant. Built connects with an inside leg kick. Built slips a jab from Durant. Built takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durant. A countering left hand to the body from Built misses. Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant throws a right hand that Built ducks under and follows up with a left that Built also avoids with ease. Durant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT# It looks like Yormomza Built 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! Built connects with a single shot there. Durant throws a body shot but no joy. Durant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A jab from Durant finds it's way through Built's defenses. A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet. Durant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Durant. Durant throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Durant throws a jab but it's blocked by Built. Built throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem. Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durant misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely. Built lunges at Durant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durant's hand. Durant tries to work over Built's front leg with a kick but Built checks it. Durant lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Durant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away. Durant looks to land a body kick but Built moved away. Built looks like he wants to counter punch here. Durant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built. It seemed like Built was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Durant just misses with a punch to the body.
Durant throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Built raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Built connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Built on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4# Durant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Built checks it well. As Durant backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Durant manages to avoid it all. Durant is looking to slow Built down with leg kicks. Durant misses with a low kick. A lazy left from Durant finds it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Durant throws a body kick that misses. A slow jab from Durant misses its intended target. Durant misses with a straight left. Durant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Built avoids the body shot from Durant.
Built takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Built throws a half hearted mid kick. Built scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Durant misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nice body punch from Durant. Built ducks under a wild hook from Durant. Durant thows a left - swing and a miss! Durant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Built. Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durant. Durant gets off balance looking for a body kick and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durant throws a body shot but no joy. Durant throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it. Durant just misses with a punch to the body.
Durant lands a high kick!
#T1# Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A clash of legs there as Built blocks the low kick. Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durant throws out the jab. Durant misses with a wild body shot. Durant throws a shot to the body.
Durant with a nice cross. Durant tries to move into range but Built moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Durant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Built slips a jab from Durant. Durant connects with a nice looking jab.
Built has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Built connects with a leg kick. Durant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2# Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem. Durant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Built thumps Durant with a low kick. Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Built looks like he wants to counter punch here. A nice leg kick lands there from Built. Durant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kevin Durant is winning the standup battle so far. Durant throws a nice outside leg kick. Built avoids the body shot from Durant.
Durant lands a nice looking body shot.
Durant misses with a low kick.
#T3# The fighters circle momentarily. Durant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Durant lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back.
Durant throws a leg kick and Built counters with a nice leg kick. Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Durant. Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durant. Durant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durant thinking. Durant throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a stiff right hand. Built tests Durant's chin there with a solid looking shot. Durant cracks Built with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Built misses with a leg kick. #T4# A swing and a miss from Durant. Built throws a looping overhand right but Durant ducks down to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Durant misses. Built tests Durant's chin there with a solid looking shot. Built walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Durant checks a low kick from Built. Built fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2# Durant is rocked! Durant scores with the left hand. Built knows he should have avoided that one. Oh Durant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Durant throws a big shot that misses. Built throws a counter combo. Durant misses with a low kick. Built is looking for the big counter here. Built throws a series of punches but Durant moves out of range. Built throws an uppercut from hell that sends Durant clean off his feet! He's out cold! Built stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yormomza Built! Kevin Durant spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Event:
SyFi 114
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1# Mikson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mikson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durant avoids it really well and circles away. Durant cracks a nice hook into Mikson's ribs. Mikson shoots in and drives through. Durant sprawls well. Durant lands a nice shot that snaps Mikson's head back.
Mikson fails with the takedown and Durant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2# Mikson is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mikson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Durant closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mikson out cold! Mikson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Durant! A victorious Kevin Durant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi 106
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Destroyer connects with a crisp jab. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Durant misses with some punches.
Durant misses with a body punch.
Durant stalling.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer. Durant blocks an uppercut.
Durant is trying to drag Destroyer to the mat but Destroyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
#T1# Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer. Durant lands a hook that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards. Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant has Destroyer pressed against the cage, preventing Destroyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Destroyer misses with some punches.
Durant lands a left hand.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant throws a head punch that misses. Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Durant told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Destroyer tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Destroyer back against the cage. Destroyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Destroyer. Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch. Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant misses with a punch to the body.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
This has been an exciting period of action! Destroyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it. Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer. Destroyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Destroyer breaks the clinch.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destroyer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Destroyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Durant just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer misses with a wild combination.
Destroyer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Durant is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Durant shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Destroyer fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4# Durant tries to clinch but Destroyer moves out of range. Durant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off. A telegraphed right hand from Destroyer misses the target. Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside. Durant ducks under a wild hook from Destroyer. Durant tries to counter by closing the distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Destroyer throws a one two combo.
Durant scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Durant gets a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer. Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Destroyers head. Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Durant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Destroyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Durant. Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Destroyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Durant clinches up with Destroyer and pushes him back against the cage. Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Destroyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Durant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant moves out of range of the strikes. Durant cracks a nice hook into Destroyer's ribs. Durant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Durant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durant dodges the punch combination from Destroyer.
Durant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer. The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Durant slips a jab and a cross from Destroyer.
#T1##CL2# Durant forces Destroyer back against the cage and clinches. Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Durant lands a right hand. Destroyer blocking some punches.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Durant lands a left hand.
Durant scores with a nice hook to the head. Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Destroyer. #T2# Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destroyer's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Durant prevents a body shot from Destroyer. Durant lands with a short shot to the head. Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destroyer is pressed up against the cage. Durant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Destroyer down to the mat. Destroyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Durant walks into a left hand. Destroyer misses with a double jab.
Durant slips under a jab. Durant is looking to clinch. Pork Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Destroyer misses the shot to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Durant looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Destroyer connects with a looping right hand.
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Durant slips the punch. Destroyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Durant misses the shot to the body. Durant fails in his attempt to clinch. Destroyer throws a looping overhand right but Durant ducks down to avoid it. Durant is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Durant. Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Durant slips the punch. Durant wants to clinch. A little feinted left hand from Destroyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A punch combination from Destroyer misses. #T4##CL2# Durant instigates a clinch. Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. Destroyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Destroyer prevents a body shot from Durant. Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Destroyer blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer. Destroyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pork Destroyer will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Durant has Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kevin Durant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Destroyer is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant lands a right hand. #BC2# Durant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Durant fails in his attempt to clinch. Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Durant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Durant wants to counter with a clinch but Destroyer pushes him away. Durant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Destroyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Destroyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Durant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer. Destroyer misses with a looping left. Destroyer throws a series of punches but Durant avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Durant forces Destroyer back against the cage and clinches. Durant throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Destroyer works on Durant's body with a couple of short punches. Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer. Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards. Durant misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer working hard to break the clinch. Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Destroyer blocks a body shot from Durant. Durant tries a body shot but Destroyer blocks it.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside. Durant misses with a body punch.
Destroyer misses with a short punch on the inside. Durant throws a head punch that misses. Durant misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Destroyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant. Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards. Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant. Durant lands a shoulder strike. Durant misses with some punches.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Destroyer throws a head punch that misses. Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant. Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
#T4# Durant blocking some punches.
Durant has Destroyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Destroyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Durant tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer. Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Destroyer working aggressively here.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Destroyer manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Durant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Durant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant! Our winner, Kevin Durant, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SyFi 97
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Nakamotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Durant.#CL# Durant clinches up with Nakamotto and pushes him back against the cage. Nakamotto blocks a body shot from Durant. Durant blocks an uppercut.
Durant lands a nice uppercut. Nakamotto lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Durant throws a head punch that misses. Nakamotto told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durant blocks an uppercut.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside. Nakamotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durant. A short left from Nakamotto. #BC2# Nakamotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durant 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.#T1# Nice jab there from Nakamotto. Durant on the wrong end of a nice jab. Durant wants to clinch up but Nakamotto keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Nakamotto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto. Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
Nakamotto misses with a body punch.
Nakamotto lands a shoulder strike. Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamotto controls his hands.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it. Durant misses with a body punch.
Nakamotto is looking to break free of the clinch but Durant has double underhooks. Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Durant prevents a body shot from Nakamotto. Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Nakamotto blocking some punches.
Durant throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Nakamotto misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nakamotto scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head. Good body shot from Durant.
Durant lands a body shot. Nakamotto lands a left hand.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamotto prevents it.
Nice body punch from Durant. Nakamotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land. Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakamotto. Durant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Durant misses with the head strike.
A short right from Durant. Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant tries a body shot but Nakamotto blocks it.
#T3# Durant misses with a short punch on the inside. Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant working aggressively here.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it. Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses. Nakamotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant working aggressively here.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it. Durant can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamotto controls the action.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Durant working aggressively here.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses. Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durant throws a head punch that misses. Nakamotto slows down the pace here.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses. Durant pushes Nakamotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! Nakamotto scores with a nice hook to the head. Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamotto's elbow. Durant can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamotto controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atreyu Nakamotto will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Nakamotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durant takes one to the chin there. A big right from Nakamotto misses. #CL# Durant rushes Nakamotto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant. Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant misses with some punches.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it. Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamotto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durant misses with a short punch on the inside. Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamotto. Durant misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.#T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant. Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. Durant pushes Nakamotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto. A short left from Durant. Nakamotto can't break the clinch.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside. Durant lands a nice uppercut. Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamottos head. A frustrated look appears on Nakamotto's face as he tries to break the clinch. Durant tries to throw a body punch but Nakamotto avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. Nakamotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Nakamotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant. Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Nakamotto avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamotto lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Durant lands a right hand. Nakamotto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Durant blocks an uppercut.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside. Nakamotto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Durant tries to throw a body punch but Nakamotto avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Nakamotto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nakamotto presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Nakamotto lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nakamotto lands a body shot. Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamotto.
The referee calls for Nakamotto to work.
A shot in the inside from Nakamotto. Nakamotto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nakamotto scores with a nice hook to the head. Durant digs a right hand underneath Nakamotto's ribcage. Nakamotto let out a lung full of air as it connected. Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto lands on the inside with an uppercut. Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Nakamotto on the inside. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Durant throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Nakamotto breaks the clinch.
Atreyu Nakamotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nakamotto throws a combination. Durant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2# Durant is rocked! Nakamotto cracks Durant with a hook to the temple - Durant is on wobbly legs here! Nakamotto swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Durant falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nakamotto wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Atreyu Nakamotto! Kevin Durant was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Event:
SyFi 89
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1# Gamzatov defending well as Durant loads up on a big left hand. Gamzatov misses with a takedown and Durant counters with a nice uppercut. Durant throws an overhand right that lands on Gamzatov's shoulder, as Gamzatov tries to avoid the shot. Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamzatov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Durant tries to bum rush Gamzatov with a series of wild strikes but Gamzatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gamzatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gamzatov fails with the takedown letting Durant counter with a right hand. Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov. Gamzatov tries for a takedown but Durant circles away easily and Durant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Durant lands. Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durant as he jumps to the side. Durant jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt - Durant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Durant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Gamzatov tries for a takedown but Durant circles away easily#KD# and Durant counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gamzatov! Durant lets Gamzatov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Gamzatov is rocked!#CL# Durant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Durant.
Gamzatov wants to take the fight to the mat but Durant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Durant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Durant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Durant stalling the fight.
#T2# Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamzatov controls his hands.
Durant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Durant lands a left hand.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant tries to throw a body punch but Gamzatov avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. Gamzatov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durant prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Gamzatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Durant lands on the inside with an uppercut. Durant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Durant lands a hook to the side of the head. Durant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gamzatov backwards. #BC# Durant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gamzatov fails with the takedown and Durant counters with a nice uppercut. Gamzatov fails to land the takedown.#T4# Gamzatov with a poor takedown and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gamzatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Durant finish him? Gamzatov with a lazy takedown attempt and Durant counters with a big left hand that crumples Gamzatov! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Durant! During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Durant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 80
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Durant gets a clinch. Farsight misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Farsight. Durant tries to work over Farsight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Farsight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Durant's brow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Farsight taking a breather. Durant lands a left hand.
Farsight has Durant pushed against the cage. Durant misses with a punch to the body.
Durant lands a left hand.
Farsight stalls. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farsight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Durant lands a hook that snaps the head of Farsight backwards. A short right from Durant. Still in the clinch, Durant scores with a nice short uppercut. Farsight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tristan Farsight.#CL2# Durant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farsight, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Durant lands with a short shot to the head. Farsight trying to stall but Durant improves his position.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Farsight.
Farsight takes a shot to the head. Farsight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Farsight tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage. A short right from Durant. #BC# Farsight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durant has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2# Durant rushes Farsight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A right hand to the body from Durant.
Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant lands a hook that snaps the head of Farsight backwards. Farsight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Durant misses with some punches.
Durant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farsight or not. #T2# Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside. Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durant pushes Farsight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant misses with a punch to the body.
Farsight tries to stall but Durant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. Farsight is trying to stall.
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Farsight controls his hands.
Farsight is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns Farsight into the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Durant.
Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Farsight pressing his opponent against the cage. Durant keeps control of Farsight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Farsight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durant is keeping busy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Farsight. #T3# Farsight takes a shot to the head. Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farsight backwards. Farsight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Durant lands with a right to the head. Farsight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Farsight stalling in the clinch but Durant improves position. Durant lands a body punch. Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farsight is trying to force a seperation but Durant has the dominant position. Durant working aggressively here.
Farsight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Farsight blocking some punches.
Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farsight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Durant pushes Farsight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Farsight slowing the pace effectively. Durant lands a body punch. #T4# Durant lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Farsight lands with a left to the head. Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Durant lands a nice shot to the body. Farsight avoiding damage.
Durant works on Farsight's body with a couple of short punches. Farsight is breathing heavily. A nice right hand lands inside from Durant. Durant lands on the inside with an uppercut. Durant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durant lands a right hand. Good body shot from Durant.
Farsight takes a shot to the head. Durant lands a hook to the side of the head. Durant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Durant lands an uppercut.#ROC2# Farsight is rocked! A short right from Durant. Oh Farsight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Durant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle. Durant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Farsight stalling in the clinch but Durant improves position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farsight swats him away and circles back towards the center. Farsight seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2# Durant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farsight, pushing him back against the cage. Farsight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durant. Durant has Farsight pressed against the cage, preventing Farsight from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Durant. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durant as Farsight tries to tie him up. Farsight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Farsight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Durant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Farsight misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durant lands a hook to the side of the head. Kevin Durant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Farsight can't break the clinch.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike. Farsight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Durant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farsight backwards. 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! Farsight takes a shot to the head. #T1# Durant lands a shoulder strike. Durant misses with a body punch.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.#BC# Farsight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Durant tries to clinch up but Farsight circles away and keeps his distance. Farsight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Farsight tries to keep at a distance but Durant has taken the fight into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Farsight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Durant. Durant lands a nice uppercut. A battle for position here, against the cage. Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farsight backwards. A hook to the body from Durant.
This has been an exciting period of action! Durant tries to throw a body punch but Farsight avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. #T2# A short right from Durant. Farsight is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns Farsight into the cage. Durant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Farsight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike. Durant lands with a right to the head. Durant pushes Farsight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant. Durant dips a shoulder and cracks Farsight with a mighty uppercut! Farsight falls back against the cage and Durant unloads with a barrage of strikes! Farsight is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Durant screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant! Kevin Durant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SyFi 75
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1# Jordan misses with a combination
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jordan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jordan misses with a takedown attempt letting Durant counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Montavious Jordan has been cut. Durant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordan. Jordan closes the distance looking to clinch and Durant counters with a stiff right hand. Durant lands a brutal head kick. Jordan looks out on his feet and Durant throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kevin Durant! A victorious Kevin Durant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi 65
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1# Tots avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2# Tots closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Tots passes to side control. Tots scores with punches from side control. Tots is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Durant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. My spies in Prototype's Dojo inform me that Tots has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Durant wants to control but Tots postures up. Sloppy strikes there by Tots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tots working away. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2# Tots has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# Tots shoots in and gets a takedown into Durant's guard.#T1# Tots is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Tots postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Durant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tots, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2# Durant is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tots has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Durant is looking to defend but Tots has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Durant! Tots pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Durant taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dukey Tots! The defeated Kevin Durant had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Event:
SyFi 56
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Durant clinches with his opponent.
Durant lands a hook to the side of the head. Durant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Makumba uses good head movement to avoid it. Makumba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Makumba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Durant lands a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Makumba.
Makumba scores with an uppercut up the middle. Durant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Durant lands with a left to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle. A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant. Makumba lands with a left to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Makumba. Durant is leaning against Makumba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Durant blocks an uppercut.
Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makumba's elbow. #T1# Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from Makumba. Makumba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makumba tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Makumba back against the cage. Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durant misses with a body punch.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Makumba blocks a body shot from Durant. Makumba tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Makumba back against the cage. A short left from Durant. Durant blocks a body shot from Makumba. Durant cracks Makumba with a nice body shot. Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makumba is leaning against Durant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Makumba blocking some punches.
Makumba misses with the head strike.
#T2# Makumba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Makumba. Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch. 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! Durant lands a nice shot to the body. Durant tries to work over Makumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Makumba wants to get back to striking at distance but Durant won't allow it.
Makumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Makumba misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Durant lands a shot to the body. Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makumba's elbow. Durant lands a body shot. Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Makumba blocking some punches.
Durant tries a body shot but Makumba blocks it.
Makumba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Durant lands with a light punch inside. Makumba is trying to break free. Makumba misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makumba. Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Durant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant. Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Makumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makumba blocks a body shot from Durant. A frustrated look appears on Makumba's face as he tries to break the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Makumba. Durant scores with a shot to the side of Makumba's head. Durant gets through Makumba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makumba backwards. Durant working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Makumba is looking to break free of the clinch but Durant has double underhooks. #T4# Durant blocking some punches.
Durant has Makumba pressed against the cage, preventing Makumba from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Makumba working hard to break the clinch. Durant lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Makumba controls his hands.
Makumba tries to circle away but Durant has him pinned against the cage. Makumba scores with an uppercut up the middle. Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Makumba.
Durant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makumba. Durant prevents a body shot from Makumba. Durant slows down the pace here.
Makumba has had enough of the clinch but Durant keeps him there for the moment. A right hand to the body from Durant.
Makumba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Makumba prevents a body shot from Durant. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round. That's time! Makumba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Durant takes the fight into the clinch. Durant lands on the inside with an uppercut. Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makumba backwards. Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makumbas head. Durant stalling the fight.
Kevin Durant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Makumba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Makumba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Makumba tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage. Makumba stalling in the clinch but Durant improves position. Makumba wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant. Makumba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Durant lands on the inside with an uppercut. Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Makumba avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant digs a right hand underneath Makumba's ribcage. Makumba let out a lung full of air as it connected. Durant pushes Makumba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Makumba blocks a body shot from Durant. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Makumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makumba lands a body punch. Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Durant digs a right hand into Makumba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makumba's gas tank. Makumba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Makumba. Makumba blocks an uppercut.
Durant lands with a short shot to the head. Durant tries to work over Makumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makumba. #T2# Durant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makumba takes a shot to the head. Durant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Durant prevents a body shot from Makumba. Durant lands with a light punch inside. Durant lands a hook to the side of the head. Makumba can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
Makumba working aggressively here.
Makumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Makumba working aggressively here.
Durant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Makumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Durant lands a shoulder strike. Durant cracks Makumba with a nice body shot. Durant misses with a body punch.
Makumba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Makumba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A body shot lands from Makumba.
A short right from Durant on the inside. Durant pushes Makumba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short left from Durant. Makumba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Nice body punch from Durant. Durant pushes Makumba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4# Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. Makumba working aggressively here.
Makumba blocks an uppercut.
Makumba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durant backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Durant tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant. Makumba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Makumba working hard to break the clinch. Makumba misses with a short punch on the inside. Makumba is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns Makumba into the cage. Durant slows down the pace here.
Durant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durant working aggressively here.
Durant is working Makumba over against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Makumba. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL2# Durant gets in close and instigates a clinch. Durant tries to work over Makumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Makumba tries to circle away but Durant has him pinned against the cage. Makumba can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
Durant lands with a right to the head. Makumba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Durant lands a left hand.
Durant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Makumba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durant's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside. Durant tries to throw a body punch but Makumba avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makumba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Makumba. A short right from Durant. Durant lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Makumba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Makumba is trying to break the clinch but Durant is controlling him. Makumba blocks an uppercut.
Makumba is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Durant. Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant. Makumba misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. Durant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makumba's efforts to push away. Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Makumba fails to land. Makumba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durant backwards. Makumba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Durant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makumba is defending well. Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Makumba fails to land. Durant misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makumba. Durant lands an uppercut. Makumba tries a body shot but Durant blocks it.
Durant lands a body shot. Durant is leaning against Makumba and scores with a nice uppercut 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! Durant scores with a nice hook to the head. Durant blocking some punches.
Makumba tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Makumba back against the cage. Makumba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle. Durant lands a right hand. Durant working aggressively here.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makumba blocks an uppercut.
Makumba is trying to break the clinch but Durant is controlling him.#T3# Durant lands a right hand. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durant as Makumba tries to tie him up. Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makumba's elbow. Makumba taking a breather. Durant lands with a light punch inside. Durant scores with a hook to the body. Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch. Durant digs a right hand into Makumba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makumba's gas tank. Kevin Durant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Makumba tries to circle away but Durant has him pinned against the cage. Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durant lands with a light punch inside. Makumba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Jengo Makumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Durant lands a shoulder strike. Durant blocking some punches.
Makumba can't break the clinch.
Makumba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. A shot in the inside from Durant. Makumba tries to work over Durant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A battle for position here, against the cage. Durant misses with some punches.
Durant blocks a body shot from Makumba.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Durant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Durant 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant! A victorious Kevin Durant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi 45
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1# Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Durant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Durant throws a head punch that misses. Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Durant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Durant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durant is working Silva over against the cage. Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Durant on the inside. #TD2# Silva has clasped his hands together around Durant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Durant is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Silva is staying tight to Durant's torso, preventing him from escaping. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1# Durant dodges the ground and pound from Silva. Durant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2# Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet. Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Durant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. As Silva tries to get set, Durant tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt. Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Silva.#CL# Durant rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Durant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Durant pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Durant. #T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durant scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. Silva tries to work over Durant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Durant lands with a light punch inside. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant. Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant scores with a hook to the body. Durant lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Durant breaks the clinch.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva shoots for a takedown but Durant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL# Durant has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Durant lands an uppercut. A short body shot lands from Durant as the two fighters clinch.
Durant gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Durant lands a shoulder strike. #T4# A short left from Durant. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A hook to the body from Durant.
Silva looks winded! A right handed body shot lands from Durant.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Durant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Durant gets in close and instigates a clinch. Durant scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. A shot in the inside from Durant. Durant scores with a hook to the body. Durant cracks Silva with a nice body shot. A short right from Durant on the inside. Durant lands with a short shot to the head. Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Durant gets in close and instigates a clinch. Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durant pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Durant closes the distance and clinches. Durant scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. Durant lands with a short shot to the head. Durant lands a hook to the side of the head. Durant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not. Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durant pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Durant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant. Silva is breathing heavily.#T1# Durant lands a right hand. Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Durant - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Durant.
Durant is working Silva over against the cage. Durant lands an uppercut. Durant lands an uppercut. Durant gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Durant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kevin Durant has scored more points in the clinch so far. Durant scores with a shoulder strike. Durant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards. Good body shot from Durant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #ROC# Silva is rocked! Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Durant finish him? Good body shot from Durant.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant. Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Durant - that landed with a thud.
Silva takes a shot to the head. Durant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durant gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Durant lands with a left to the head. Durant pushes Silva against the cage. Durant is working some dirty boxing. Durant pushes off with a quick right hook! Silva goes down! Silva tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Durant moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant! Kevin Durant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WeInSyd 5
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1# Antonovich throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Durant counters by moving into the clinch. Antonovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head. A short right from Antonovich. Antonovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Antonovich.
Antonovich works on Durant's body with a couple of short punches. Antonovich tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antonovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right hand to the side of the head by Antonovich. Antonovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant. Antonovich lands a hook to the side of the head. Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. Durant stalling.
#T1# Durant is working Antonovich over against the cage. Durant misses with some punches.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Antonovich.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch. Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antonovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Antonovich is trying to break free. Durant misses with the head strike.
Antonovich blocks an uppercut.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Antonovich lands a body punch. Antonovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Antonovich on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Antonovich. Antonovich takes a shot to the head. Antonovich is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2# Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant lands with a left to the head. 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! Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Antonovich.
Durant working aggressively here.
A short right from Durant. Durant misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Antonovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Antonovich lands a left hand.
Antonovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Antonovich's face as he tries to break the clinch. Antonovich prevents a body shot from Durant. Durant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antonovich. Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antonovich lands with a right to the head. Antonovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Durant pushes Antonovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Antonovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Antonovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC# Durant is rocked! Antonovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant. Durant is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonovich finish him? Antonovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant. Antonovich misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant. Antonovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Antonovich misses with a hook from the clinch. Antonovich is trying to break the clinch but Durant is controlling him. Antonovich blocks an uppercut.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antonovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant tries to work over Antonovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Durant seems to have recovered his senses. Durant lands with a short shot to the head. Durant blocks an uppercut.
Antonovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Durant manages to break the clinch.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antonovich paws at him with a jab and circles away. Antonovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Antonovich cracks Durant with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Durant tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Antonovich pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Durant is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Antonovich! Petr Antonovich took some time post fight to say the following; 'You wanna stand and bang and give the fans a treat ... send out a fight request !!!'. In defeat, Kevin Durant stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Event:
SyFi 18
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1# Durant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Derrick. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet. Derrick keeps the fight on the outside. Derrick misses with a body kick. A big left from Derrick misses. Derrick looks to land a body kick but Durant moved away. Derrick throws a head kick that misses. Derrick misses with a head kick.
Durant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Derrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Durant wants to clinch up but Derrick keeps it at a distance. Durant dips to his left and cracks Derrick with an uppercut! Derrick looks to land a combination but Durant avoids it well. Derrick scores with a kick to the body.
Derrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Durant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Derrick. Derrick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Durant clinches up with Derrick and pushes him back against the cage. Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Derrick. Durant lands with a short shot to the head. Derrick blocking some punches.
Derrick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Derricks head. #T1# Durant keeps control of Derrick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Durant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Durant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Derrick's efforts to push away. Derrick working hard to break the clinch. Durant misses with some punches.
Derrick working hard to break the clinch. Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Derricks head. Derrick blocking some punches.
Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle. Derrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Durant misses with a short punch on the inside. Derrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durant backwards. Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Derrick uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Derrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Derrick looks to throw a body kick#CL# and Durant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Durant misses with the head strike.
Derrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Derrick tries to break the clinch but Durant is controlling the position. #T2##BC2# Derrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Durant tries to counter by clinching up but Derrick breaks away and moves out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Derrick!
Emil Derrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Durant tries to clinch but Derrick is having none of it. A cross from Durant lands.#CL# Durant clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Derrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from Derrick misses. Durant tries to clinch up. Derrick throws a half hearted mid kick. Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Derrick momentarily.
Durant is looking to clinch. Durant tries to clinch but Derrick is having none of it. Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jab from Durant. Durant slips under a jab. Durant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3# Derrick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Derrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant takes a kick to the side of the head. Durant throws a big shot that misses. Durant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Derrick. Derrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durant sees it coming and avoids it easily. Derrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Derrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Derrick misses with a few strikes there.
Durant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Derrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Durant blocks a head kick by Derrick.
Durant tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Derrick manages to circle out of the way. Derrick digs a good hook to Durant's body.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Derrick pushes him off. Durant with a jab. Derrick throws a right and a left that both miss. 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! Derrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durant wants to clinch.#T4# Derrick misses with the combination.
Derrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Durant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Durant lands a slapping body shot.
Derrick throws a hook but Durant avoids it easily. Durant tries to clinch up. Durant shoots in but Derrick avoids the takedown attempt easily. Derrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Derrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Derrick throws a series of punches but Durant avoids them all with ease. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Durant connects with a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emil Derrick will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Derrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emil Derrick seems to be getting the better of the standup. Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Derrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice jab there from Durant. Durant wants to clinch up but Derrick keeps it at a distance. Derrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Derrick throws a leg kick that misses. Emil Derrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Derrick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Durant eats them both and turns towards Derrick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Durant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Derrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durant moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Derrick scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Durant 's head but he takes it in his stride. Derrick connects with a right hand. Durant shakes it off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2# Derrick drops Durant with a beautiful combination! Durant stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Derrick is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Durant is rocked! Derrick and Durant are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Derrick throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Durant into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Derrick 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 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emil Derrick! Emil Derrick gave a mention to Phantom Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). The defeated Kevin Durant had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Event:
SyFi 7
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1# Durant cracks Makumba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL# Makumba pushes Durant up against the ropes in a clinch. Makumba lands with a light punch inside. Makumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant. Makumba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durant backwards. #BC2# Durant breaks from the clinch.
Makumba walks into a stiff left hand from Durant. A telegraphed right hand from Durant misses the target. Durant works the jab nicely. Makumba ducks under a wild hook from Durant. Durant lunges at Makumba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makumba's hand. Durant lands a nice shot that snaps Makumba's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Makumba walks into a jab. Makumba staying out of range there. Durant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makumba's head. Durant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1# Makumba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durant. Makumba misses with a body shot.
Durant lunges at Makumba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makumba's hand. Makumba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durant lunges at Makumba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makumba's hand. Durant scores with a jab. Durant throws an overhand right that lands on Makumba's shoulder, as Makumba tries to avoid the shot. Makumba throws a body shot but no joy. Makumba throws a body shot but no joy. Makumba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durant. Durant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A big right from Durant misses. Makumba throws a lazy right hand but Durant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Durant throws a looping overhand right but Makumba ducks down to avoid it. Makumba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Durant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2# Durant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Durant lands an overhand right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Makumba slips a straight right by Durant. Good shot there by Durant. Durant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makumba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Decent striking displayed by Durant there. Makumba loads up on a big right hand but Durant slips the punch. A jab from Durant does it's job there. Makumba misses with an uppercut. Durant saw that one coming. Durant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Durant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makumba has time to react. Durant tests Makumba's chin there with a solid looking shot. Makumba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3# Durant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Makumba checks a leg kick. Durant clobbers Makumba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Durant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makumba.
Durant missing with a left hand there. Makumba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Makumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Durant. The fight stays on the outside here - Makumba looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Makumba throws a sloppy body shot
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Durant throws a hook but Makumba avoids it easily. Makumba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durant cracks Makumba with a right hand to the side of the head. A big left from Durant misses. Durant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4# Nice uppercut lands for Durant. That snapped Makumba's head back.
Makumba is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durant's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Makumba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Makumba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durant cracks Makumba with a good jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Durant misses the jab. Makumba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durant manages to circle out of the way. Durant cracks Makumba with a good jab. Durant avoids the body shot from Makumba.
Durant misses with a looping right. Makumba seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Makumba slips under a jab. Makumba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Durant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Makumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Durant cracks Makumba with an open hand slap. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Durant lands a head shot. Durant lands a jab to the nose.#CL# Makumba rushes Durant and presses him up against the ropes. Makumba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Makumba is looking to control Durant's arms but Durant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makumba has his back to the ropes. Makumba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durant's efforts to push away. Makumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant. Durant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Makumba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Durant up against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makumba misses with the head strike.
Makumba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durant wants to get back to striking at distance but Makumba won't allow it.
#T1# Makumba swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it. Durant tries to break the clinch but Makumba is controlling the position. Makumba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durant backwards. Durant wants to stall.
Makumba lands with a right to the head. Makumba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Durant prevents a body shot from Makumba. A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant. Makumba tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Makumba back against the ropes. #BC2# Durant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Durant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makumba on the side of the head. Durant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makumba on the side of the head. Durant connects with a crisp jab. Makumba thuds his right hand into Durant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Durant connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Durant throws the left hand but Makumba avoids the punch easily. Makumba is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Durant throws a jab but it's blocked by Makumba. Durant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makumba. Makumba circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Makumba tries to move into range but Durant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durant, as that shot connected.
Durant throws an off balance right hand
and Makumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Makumba moves forwards but Durant connects with a nice, crisp jab. Makumba pounces like a tiger and cracks Durant with a vicious hook! Durant is down but not out! Makumba follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jengo Makumba! In defeat, Kevin Durant stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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