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Event:
WeInSyd 1
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Life lands with a thumping leg kick.
Materne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Life swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Materne.
Life misses with an uppercut. Materne saw that one coming.
Life digs a good body shot into Materne's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Life lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materne doesn't seem phased though.
Life cracks Materne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Life misses with a looping right.
Materne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Materne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Life misses with a looping right.
Materne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Materne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Life throws a big shot that misses.
Materne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Life stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Life scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Materne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Life connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Materne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Life feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maternes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Life lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Life tenderised Materne's leg. Materne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Life fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Life cracks Materne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Life.
Life scores with a hook.
Life swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Materne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Life loads up on a big right hand but Materne slips the punch.
Life is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Materne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Life paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Life throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materne appears to be looking for a big counter.
Life scores with a hook.
Life throws the left hand but Materne avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Life.
Materne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Life swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Materne.
Materne is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Life scores with the left hand. Materne knows he should have avoided that one.
Materne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Life tests Materne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Life throws a hook to the side of Materne's head but Materne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Life lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Life lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Life fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Life with a nice cross.
Materne takes one on the button.
Materne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Life.
Materne is looking for a counter combo.
Life scores with a hook.
Life connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materne's hands.
Life digs a good body shot into Materne's ribs.
Life misses with a hook. Materne ducked under it nicely.
Materne is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Life misses.
It looked like Materne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Life.
Half Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Life lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Life connects with a leg kick. Materne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Life scores with a crisp jab that stopped Materne in his tracks.
Life dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Materne. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Life finds it's target.
Life fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Life misses with a straight right.
It looked like Materne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Life clobbers Materne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Life cracks the inside of Materne's front leg.
Materne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Life digs a good hook to Materne's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Half Life dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Life, as that shot connected.
Materne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Life lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Life misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Life - just one landing.
Materne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Life throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Life.
Life jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materne throws a big counter combination but Life scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Materne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Materne misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life misses with a straight right.
Materne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Life lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Life's corner calls for a 1-2. Life obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christophe Materne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Life throws a combination. Materne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Materne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Life connects with a crisp jab.
Materne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Life connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Materne might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Life lands a leg kick that knocks Materne off balance momentarily.
Half Life is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Life lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Materne.
Life jabs Materne right on the nose. Materne blinks but takes it well.
Materne takes one to the side of the head.
Life ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Life misses with a looping left.
Materne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Life scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materne slips under a jab from Life.
As Life looks to move away, Materne throws a big counter combo but Life just gets out of the way.#T2#
Life fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Materne.
Life lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Life lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Life dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Materne. That did some damage!
Life has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Materne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Life throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Life cracks Materne with an open hand slap.
Life fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Life.
Half Life seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Life connects with a body shot that sends Materne's belly button to the back.
Materne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Life.#T3#
Life looks to land a right hand but Materne moved out of range.
Materne needs to keep his hands up - Life had a free shot at his head there.
Life fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Materne on the side of the head.
Materne ducks under a wild hook from Life.
Life moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Life lands with a straight right. Materne didn't see that one coming.
Life moves into range and connects with a jab.
Life uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Life bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Materne's head backwards.
Life throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Life lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materne doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Life as he connects with a hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Life lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Materne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Life lands a nice looking body shot.
Life pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materne throws a big counter combination but Life scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Life scores with a punch to the head.
Life uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materne has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Life.
Life connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Materne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Life.
Nice shot lands for Life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Half Life showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Life.
Materne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Life.
Life scores with a jab.
Life's jab looks to have found its range, popping Materne under the eye.
Materne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Life moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Life stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Life throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Materne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Life.
Life lands a nice shot to the body.
Life connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materne's hands.#T1#
Life scores with a sloppy right hand. Materne should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Life. Beautiful body shot.
Life throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Life.
Life scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Life lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materne doesn't seem phased though.
Life loads up on a big right hand but Materne slips the punch.
A cross from Life lands.
Life cracks a nice hook into Materne's ribs.
Life lands a nice shot to the body.
Life lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Life there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Half Life is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Life as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Life.
Materne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Life scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Life.
Materne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Materne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Life throws a jab when Materne was well out of range.
Materne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Life misses with a hook.
Materne throws a big counter combination but Life scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Life misses.
Materne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Life misses with an uppercut. Materne saw that one coming.
Materne throws a counter high kick but Life was just alert enough to avoid it.
Materne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Life lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Life throws out a powerful jab.
Materne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Materne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Materne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Life.
Materne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Materne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Life ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Life bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materne's head.
Life lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Life lands a nice leg kick that just misses Materne's sensitive parts.
Life scoring well with a low kick there.
Life dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Life.
Life misses with an uppercut.
Life scores with a punch to the head.
Life bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materne's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Life. That snapped Materne's head back.
Materne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Life throws a shot to the body.
Christophe Materne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Life uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Half Life comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Life 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Half Life!
Half Life thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Materne keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Materne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Lynch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Materne did well to prevent Lynch getting side control.
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.#SUB#
Lynch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Materne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Materne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lynch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Materne is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynch.
Lynch drops an elbow to the side of Materne's head. #SUB#
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Materne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Materne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Materne has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lynch is looking to defend but Materne has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lynch! Materne pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lynch taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christophe Materne!
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