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Event:
K-1 9 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# McDonelu lands with a nice combination. Blant backs away looking to recover. McDonelu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blant.
McDonelu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. McDonelu connects with a leg kick. Blant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL# Blant clinches. The referee is keeping an eye on McDonelu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blant is trying to break the clinch but McDonelu is controlling him. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDonelu obliges. Blant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McDonelu lands a hook that snaps the head of Blant backwards. Blant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Blant has had enough of the clinch but McDonelu keeps him there for the moment. McDonelu lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDonelu obliges. Blant is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# McDonelu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# McDonelu moves into the clinch.#T1# McDonelu lands a left hand.
McDonelu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2# McDonelu breaks the clinch.
#KD2# McDonelu clips Blant with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Blant a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT2# It looks like James Blant has been cut. Blant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. 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!#CL2# McDonelu gets a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonelu. McDonelu pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC2# McDonelu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# McDonelu has Blant up against the ropes in a clinch.
Blant takes an elbow to the temple. McDonelu connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2# McDonelu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonelu, right into the meat.
McDonelu throws a quick inside leg kick. McDonelu lands a leg kick that knocks Blant off balance momentarily. Blant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonelu. That one must have hurt.#CL2# McDonelu moves into range and clinches up with Blant. McDonelu working Blant over with knees to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonelu. McDonelu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2# McDonelu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Blant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonelu. McDonelu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. McDonelu lands an uppercut. McDonelu lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Gavin McDonelu should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2. The cut man is working on James Blant's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# McDonelu closes the distance and pushes Blant back into the ropes. McDonelu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDonelu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. McDonelu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blant or not. #BC2# McDonelu breaks the clinch.
James Blant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McDonelu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. McDonelu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blant's head.#CL2# McDonelu moves into range and clinches up with Blant. McDonelu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blant backwards. #KD2# McDonelu creates a bit of space and cracks Blant with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Blant is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC2# Blant is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. McDonelu moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Blant! McDonelu continues to tee off on Blant, landing with a left and a right! McDonelu connects with a right hand that leaves Blant sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by McDonelu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gavin McDonelu!
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Event:
K-1 Round 1
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Hartvigsen throws a head kick that half lands.
Blant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blant tries to clinch but Hartvigsen moves out of range. Hartvigsen throws a counter combo. Hartvigsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blant misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Hartvigsen moves into the clinch. Blant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hartvigsen has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2# Hartvigsen breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hartvigsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Hartvigsen throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Blant misses and Hartvigsen counters with a leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hartvigsen throws a head kick that Blant semi-blocks.
#T1# Blant throws a head kick that misses. Blant does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Blant throws a body punch but Hartvigsen moves out of range. #KD2# Hartvigsen lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Blant goes down! The ref sends Hartvigsen to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Blant is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CL2# Hartvigsen has closed the distance and engaged Blant in a clinch.
Hartvigsen leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2# Hartvigsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hartvigsen scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Hartvigsen drives through and clinches with Blant against the ropes.
Hartvigsen scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Hartvigsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Hartvigsen has closed the distance and engaged Blant in a clinch.
#T2# Hartvigsen scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like James Blant has been cut. Blant is breathing heavily. Blant has had enough of the clinch but Hartvigsen keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Hartvigsen manages to break the clinch.
Blant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Hartvigsen takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Hartvigsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Hartvigsen clinches up with Blant and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2# Hartvigsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Hartvigsen clinches up against the ropes. Blant has a couple of punches blocked by Hartvigsen.
Blant takes an elbow to the forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Oskar Hartvigsen should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2. The cut man is working on James Blant's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Hartvigsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2# Hartvigsen clinches. Hartvigsen stalls. #BC2# Hartvigsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Hartvigsen darts in and clinches Blant up against the ropes.#BC2# Hartvigsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Hartvigsen moves into the clinch. Hartvigsen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blant is trying to break the clinch but Hartvigsen is controlling him. Blant tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartvigsen avoids the damage to the body. Hartvigsen is stalling here.
Blant misses with the head strike.
#T1# Hartvigsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A bit of stalling here from Hartvigsen.
#BC2# Hartvigsen breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Hartvigsen moves into the clinch. Oskar Hartvigsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2# Hartvigsen breaks the clinch.
Hartvigsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2# Hartvigsen rushes Blant and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Blant can't find room to land a body shot as Hartvigsen controls the action.
Hartvigsen pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC2# Hartvigsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Hartvigsen pushes Blant away with a front kick.#CL2# Hartvigsen has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Hartvigsen. #BC2# Hartvigsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Hartvigsen gets a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blant is trying to break free. Blant takes a shot to the head. Hartvigsen lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A nice right hand lands inside from Hartvigsen. Hartvigsen blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Hartvigsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on James Blant's cut. That's time! Blant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##KD2# Hartvigsen looks low and kicks high, catching Blant right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it! Blant moves to clinch but Hartvigsen breaks away and Hartvigsen counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Blant goes down! He's out cold! The referee doesn't need to count him out here - this one was over before Blant hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oskar Hartvigsen!
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