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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 17
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1# Nig is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nig avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it. Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
Butcher connects with a jab. Nig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nig scrambles back to his feet. Butcher throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily. Nig steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butcher. Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away. Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range. Butcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nig tries to clinch up and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it. Nig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Nig takes the fight into the clinch. Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nig misses with a short punch on the inside. Butcher tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch. Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Nig misses with a short punch on the inside. Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head. #T2# Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Nig misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land. Butcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch. Butcher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch. Butcher scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nig tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage. Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig throws a head punch that misses. Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage. Butcher wants to break free but Nig has control.
#BC# Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nig scores with a jab. Butcher acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3##CL2# Nig instigates a clinch. Butcher looking to stall.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head. Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Butcher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head. Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Nig. #BC# Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Nig closes the distance and clinches.#T4# Butcher throws a head punch that misses. Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Butcher throws a head punch that misses. Butcher leaning his opponent against the cage. Nig misses with a short punch on the inside. Butcher wants to break free but Nig has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher. 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! Butcher scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head. Nig pushes Butcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nig misses with the head strike.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig throws a head punch that misses. Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Nig takes the fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nig Nig 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. #R2# Butcher misses with a body shot.
Nig wants to counter the offense by Butcher and move into the clinch position. Butcher misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Nig has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut. Butcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nig up against the cage. Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Nig blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig. Nig blocks a body shot from Butcher. Butcher misses with the head strike.
Butcher misses with some punches.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Butcher is pushing Nig up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1##BC# Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.#CL2# Nig forces Butcher back against the cage and clinches. Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher. Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Butcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Butcher lands a shoulder strike. Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butcher backwards. A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land. Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut. Nig tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage. Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Butcher gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nig keeps control of Butcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# A shot in the inside from Nig. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig working aggressively here.
#BC# Butcher breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Nig. Nig swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butcher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2# Nig has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nig.
Butcher working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Butcher.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside. Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Butcher tries to break free but Nig pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3##CL2# Nig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butcher, pushing him back against the cage. Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher. Nig throws a head punch that misses. Butcher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards. Nig working aggressively here.
Butcher looking to stall.
Nig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not. #BC# Butcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nig misses with a straight right. Nig moves to clinch but Butcher breaks away and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nig punishes Butcher's body with a nice straight punch. Nig tries to clinch up but Butcher circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Nig moves into the clinch.#T4# Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head. Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it. Butcher is trying to force a seperation but Nig has the dominant position. Butcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nig lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nig throws a head punch that misses. Nig has Butcher pressed against the cage, preventing Butcher from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice left hand lands by Nig.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Nig lands a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nig. A hook to the body from Nig.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Butcher has had enough of the clinch but Nig keeps him there for the moment. Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nig scores with a hook. Butcher is looking to wear down Nig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Nig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nig connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2# Butcher is rocked! Nig fakes the body blow, causing Butcher to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Butcher goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nig Nig! In his post fight interview, Nig Nig started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds I
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1# McBoxingMan is looking to clinch but Butcher is avoiding it.
Butcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing. Butcher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice defenses there by Butcher. Butcher throws out a counter right but McBoxingMan avoids it with no problem. McBoxingMan fails in his attempt to clinch. McBoxingMan wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBoxingMan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Butcher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McBoxingMan with a body shot.#T1# McBoxingMan ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.#CL# McBoxingMan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Butcher tries to break free but McBoxingMan pushes him back against the cage. Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by McBoxingMan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher. Butcher avoiding damage as McBoxingMan throws knees to the body.
Come on Butcher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Butcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Butcher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# McBoxingMan breaks from the clinch.
Butcher lands with an overhand left. McBoxingMan tries to close the distance and clinch but Butcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Butcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# McBoxingMan throws a poor cross that misses
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McBoxingMan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McBoxingMan scrambles back to his feet. Butcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Butcher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. We've been hearing reports that McBoxingMan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Steve Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# McBoxingMan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Butcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# Butcher tries to keep at a distance but McBoxingMan has taken the fight into the clinch. Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3# McBoxingMan tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
#BC2# Butcher breaks the clinch.
McBoxingMan throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it. Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Butcher tries to keep at a distance but McBoxingMan has taken the fight into the clinch. Butcher working aggressively here.
#BC2# Butcher manages to break the clinch.
Butcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butcher wants it to stay on the feet. Butcher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# McBoxingMan pushes Butcher up against the cage in a clinch. Butcher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Butcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4# Butcher has McBoxingMan pressed against the cage.
McBoxingMan can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puncher McBoxingMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McBoxingMan misses with a takedown attempt and Butcher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBoxingMan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Butcher lands a slapping body shot.
#CL# McBoxingMan has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as McBoxingMan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McBoxingMan fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Butcher dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL# McBoxingMan moves into the clinch successfully.
McBoxingMan throws an elbow that misses.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by McBoxingMan.
#TD# McBoxingMan pulls guard successfully.
Butcher throwing strikes from guard but McBoxingMan blocks nicely. My spies in Slaughterhouse inform me that Butcher has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! McBoxingMan controls Butcher momentarily but Butcher frees himself. McBoxingMan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Butcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBoxingMan trying to keep a closed guard but Butcher is proving a slippery customer.
Butcher throws a big right hand that misses. Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but McBoxingMan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McBoxingMan has his hands on Butcher's head, controlling the position. Butcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBoxingMan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# McBoxingMan looking for a sweep. Not yet McBoxingMan, not yet. #SUB# McBoxingMan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butcher defends well. Butcher won't allow McBoxingMan to sweep him here. Butcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Butcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Butcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Butcher cracks McBoxingMan with a solid left hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McBoxingMan is pulling down on Butcher's head to control his posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now McBoxingMan is on top in guard.
#REVR# McBoxingMan content to stall in guard here. #T2# McBoxingMan won't allow Butcher to sweep him here. Butcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBoxingMan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# McBoxingMan pulls Butcher in close to prevent any damage. Butcher controls from within his opponent's guard. Butcher is fighting to break McBoxingMan's control of his arms but McBoxingMan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Butcher throws an elbow that misses. McBoxingMan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Butcher's guard. Nice move by McBoxingMan!#REVR##T3# Butcher throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBoxingMan is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McBoxingMan passes Butcher's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# McBoxingMan is looking for a kimura but Butcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McBoxingMan to get the leverage. McBoxingMan prevents Butcher from improving his position.#SUB# McBoxingMan is working for a submission of some sort.
Butcher is trying to stand back up but McBoxingMan is controlling him
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Butcher moves into full guard.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy. McBoxingMan trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McBoxingMan slips nicely into half guard. McBoxingMan wants to control but Butcher is keeping him busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Butcher is trying to control but McBoxingMan passes into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butcher can do anything to dispel that myth. Butcher is positioning himself to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puncher McBoxingMan dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Butcher lands with a right hand. No luck for McBoxingMan with that takedown attempt. Steve Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McBoxingMan misses with a hook. Butcher ducked under it nicely. McBoxingMan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBoxingMan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butcher to score with a decent uppercut. Butcher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A swing and a miss from Butcher. Butcher leaves McBoxingMan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1# McBoxingMan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBoxingMan throws a lazy uppercut
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McBoxingMan moves to clinch but Butcher breaks away enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab. Butcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Butcher connects with a crisp jab. McBoxingMan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# McBoxingMan moves into range and clinches up with Butcher.#T2# Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head. McBoxingMan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher has McBoxingMan pressed against the cage.
Puncher McBoxingMan has scored more points in the clinch so far. Butcher is trying to break free. Butcher is struggling to control the position. Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head. McBoxingMan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Butcher's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. 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! A bit of stalling here from Butcher.
Butcher pushes McBoxingMan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Butcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McBoxingMan is keeping busy. Butcher seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. McBoxingMan misses with some punches.
#T3# Butcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Butcher. The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Puncher McBoxingMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from McBoxingMan. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet. McBoxingMan blocks a jab. McBoxingMan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nice straight punches there by Butcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butcher. Butcher misses with a straight right. Butcher misses with a hook. McBoxingMan ducked under it nicely. McBoxingMan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Steve Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup. Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McBoxingMan tries to counter with a takedown but Butcher is quick to defend against it.#T4# McBoxingMan shoots in looking for a takedown. Butcher tries to sprawl out of it but McBoxingMan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Butcher throws out a counter right but McBoxingMan avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puncher McBoxingMan. That's going to take a lot out of him. McBoxingMan has his takedown stuffed and Butcher counters with a lovely shot to the body. McBoxingMan misses with a takedown and Butcher counters with a left to the body. McBoxingMan moves to clinch but Butcher breaks away letting Butcher counter with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McBoxingMan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Butcher circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Butcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Butcher 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Butcher!
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Event:
KONFLIKT XIV
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Butcher misses with a combination
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Butcher looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely. Badass is looking to counter the offense by Butcher and move into the clinch. Butcher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Badass eats them both and turns towards Butcher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Badass dodges the punch combination from Butcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight. Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Butcher misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# A slow jab from Badass misses its intended target. Butcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badass circles away quickly and effectively. Badass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Badass defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand. A combination from Butcher does no damage. Badass is looking to counter punch.#CL# Badass closes the distance and clinches. Badass tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Badass back against the cage. Badass scores with a shoulder strike. Butcher is trying to break the clinch but Badass is controlling him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass. Butcher is trying to break the clinch but Badass is controlling him.#T2# Badass lands a body shot. Butcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Badass has him pressed against the cage. Butcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Badass up against the cage.#BC2# Butcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Badass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Badass misses with a looping left. Butcher misses with a body shot.
Butcher throws an off balance right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Steve Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Butcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass. Badass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Badass there as he acknowledges the shot. Butcher takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses. Badass throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it. Butcher misses with a double jab
and Badass counters with a straight right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Butcher as he connects with a hook. A shot to the body from Butcher misses and Badass counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass. Badass drops his hands momentarily and Butcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Butcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand! Butcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Butcher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Badass throws a hook to the side of Butcher's head but Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass. Badass moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Short Badass 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. #R2# Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Good standup being displayed there by Butcher as he connects with a hook. Badass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A slow jab from Badass misses its intended target. Butcher misses with a hook. Butcher scores with the left hand. Badass knows he should have avoided that one. Badass cracks Butcher with an open hand slap. Steve Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Badass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Badass there as he acknowledges the shot. Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Badass looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Badass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher. Butcher misses the body punch and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Butcher misses the jab. Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butcher.#T2# Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Badass ducks under a wild hook from Butcher. Butcher misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely. Butcher misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a two punch combo. Badass missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Butcher looks like he wants to counter punch here. Badass lands a head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Butcher misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming. An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target. Badass throws a hook but Butcher blocks it.#T3##CL# Badass closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage. Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Badass scores with a nice short uppercut. Butcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Badass gets an underhook and turns Butcher into the cage. Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow. Butcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Badass has double underhooks. #BC2# Butcher breaks from the clinch.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Butcher misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab from Butcher misses. Badass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Butcher. Short Badass is winning the standup battle so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Badass looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Butcher is looking for the big counter here.#T4# A combination from Butcher does no damage. Badass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Butcher misses with a body shot.
Badass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Butcher takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses. Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Butcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Butcher swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. 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 Short Badass will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass misses with a left hand and Butcher counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Badass takes one on the button. Butcher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Badass sizes up Butcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butcher thuds his right hand into Badass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A big right from Badass misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet. Badass is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Butcher misses with a body shot.
Badass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Butcher throws an off balance right hand
letting Badass counter with a right hand. The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Badass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Danga de danga de dang - Butcher scores with a four punch combination! Butcher looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely. Badass tries to counter by clinching up but Butcher breaks away and moves out of range. Butcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass. Badass is looking to counter the offense by Butcher and move into the clinch. Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Badass moves out of range of the strikes. Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Badass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Butcher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Butcher takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses. Badass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Steve Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Butcher throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Butcher misses with a right hand and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Butcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badass circles away quickly and effectively.#T3# Nice jab there from Butcher. Butcher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Badass counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Butcher is trying to force a seperation but Badass has the dominant position. Badass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Butcher is looking to control Badass's arms but Badass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage. Badass digs a right hand underneath Butcher's ribcage. Butcher let out a lung full of air as it connected. Butcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Badass won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Badass. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher. Badass tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Badass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC# Butcher is rocked! Badass blocks a body shot from Butcher. Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Badass finish him? A frustrated look appears on Butcher's face as he tries to break the clinch. Badass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head. Badass scores with a nice hook to the head. Butcher blocks a body shot from Badass. Badass throws a big uppercut that drops Butcher! More strikes from Badass and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Butcher lies dazed against the cage as Badass celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Badass! Short Badass decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC VIII
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1# Butcher throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Plumbowicz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Plumbowicz. Butcher wants to sweep but no luck. Butcher is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Plumbowicz drops back looking for a leg! Butcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butcher manages to kick Plumbowicz off! Plumbowicz jumps back into Butcher's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Plumbowicz wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position. Butcher wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Butcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Butcher wants to stand up but Plumbowicz is controlling him. Butcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plumbowicz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Plumbowicz is trying to keep Butcher in close.
Plumbowicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Butcher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2# Plumbowicz is fighting to break Butcher's control of his arms but Butcher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Plumbowicz forces his way into half guard. Butcher flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Butcher trying to control but Plumbowicz postures up.
Butcher tries to roll over but Plumbowicz keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2# Plumbowicz is working for a kimura but Butcher is defending it quite comfortably.
Butcher tries to kick Plumbowicz off in order to stand up. Plumbowicz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Butcher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Plumbowicz off and has taken his back! Plumbowicz trying to control the action but Butcher just sinks the hooks in. Plumbowicz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T4# Butcher lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Plumbowicz.
I really don't envy Plumbowicz right now.
Plumbowicz covering up well under a barage of strikes. Plumbowicz trying to control the action but Butcher just sinks the hooks in. A lull in the action here.
Butcher is punishing Plumbowicz with strikes - can he finish him?! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Butcher doesn't have the hooks in and Plumbowicz manages to turn into his guard.
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! Butcher has his hands on Plumbowicz's head, controlling the position. Butcher wants to sweep here but Plumbowicz controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Butcher will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Plumbowicz misses the target. Butcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Butcher is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Butcher connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Plumbowicz to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Butcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Butcher!
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