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Event:
AKT 9
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Tellkins gets tackled into the ropes by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land. #BC2# Tellkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Armstrong tries to clinch but Tellkins is having none of it. Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Tellkins pushes him off. Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Tellkins circles away.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Tellkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Tellkins rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Tellkins lands a hook to the side of the head. Tellkins blocking some punches.
#BC2# Tellkins breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Tellkins moves out of range. Tellkins only half commits to the counter leg kick. Tellkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong. Tellkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tellkins misses with the combination.
That kick from Tellkins tenderised Armstrong's leg. Armstrong is trying to keep his angry face on. Armstrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut.#CL# Armstrong gets a clinch. #T1# Tellkins lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Tellkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tellkins counters with a two punch combo. Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tellkins throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tellkins keeps the fight on the outside. Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tellkins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tellkins tries to move into range but Armstrong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Armstrong wants to clinch up but Tellkins keeps it at a distance. Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Tellkins moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Tellkins takes the fight into the clinch. Tellkins working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tellkins misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Tellkins breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tellkins counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice jab. Armstrong tries to clinch but Tellkins is having none of it. Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes. A combination from Armstrong does no damage. Tellkins jabs Armstrong right on the nose. Armstrong blinks but takes it well. Tellkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Tellkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tellkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armstrong. Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tellkins. Tellkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Tellkins moves out of range. Armstrong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tellkins. Tellkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Armstrong tries to clinch up but Tellkins circles away and keeps his distance. Tellkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tellkins misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Armstrong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Armstrong misses the target. Tellkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
#T3# Tellkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Armstrong wants to clinch but Tellkins slips to the side and Tellkins counters with a stiff right hand. Tellkins swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Tellkins is having none of it. It seemed like Tellkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Armstrong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tellkins. Tellkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage! Armstrong throws a right hand that Tellkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Tellkins also avoids with ease. Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A nice side step and Tellkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL# Armstrong gets in close and instigates a clinch. Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards. #BC2# Tellkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tellkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong. Armstrong wants to clinch and Tellkins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tellkins takes a shot right to the bread basket. Armstrong is looking to clinch but Tellkins is avoiding it.
#T4# Armstrong throws a leg kick that misses. Armstrong is looking to clinch but Tellkins is avoiding it.
Tellkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Armstrong walks into a jab. Tellkins slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Tellkins scores with a leg kick.
Armstrong wants to clinch. Tellkins wants to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch position. The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little jabbing left from Tellkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Armstrong wants to clinch and Tellkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Armstrong tries to clinch up. Armstrong tries to clinch up.#CL2# Tellkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Tellkins manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong closes the distance but Tellkins moves to the side and Tellkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Armstrong looks to clinch and Tellkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Darren Tellkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tellkins 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 9:10 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 9:10 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Tellkins! Darren Tellkins very nearly forgot to thank Trap-Alot-Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 71
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards. Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards. Cassel wants to stall.
A short right from Armstrong. Armstrong lands with a light punch inside. Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Cassel's head. Armstrong crunches a lovely knee into Cassel's ribcage. A body shot lands from Armstrong.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land. Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassel uses good head movement to avoid it. Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cassel is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassel backwards. Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head. Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head. A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
#T1# Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Armstrong. #ROC2# Cassel is rocked! Good body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a body punch in the clinch. Cassel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oh Cassel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Armstrong works on Cassel's body with a couple of short punches. Cassel seems to have got his legs back now. Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle. Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassel. Cassel takes a knee to the side of the body. Nice body punch from Armstrong. Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short body shot lands from Armstrong as the two fighters clinch.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassel wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike. Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassel takes a shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong. Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike. Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Armstrong gets through Cassel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD2# Armstrong drops Cassel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cassel is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet! Armstrong creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cassel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cassel drops to his knees and Armstrong pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Armstrong! After the fight, Henry Armstrong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 65
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1# Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. King 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. Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# King gets caught napping as Armstrong dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard. King working a defensive guard here.
Armstrong throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# King won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet. King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard. King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Armstrong's guard. King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom. King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now. King prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet. #T1# King tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard. King stops Armstrong from standing up. King trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. King tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard. Armstrong wants to stand but King is controlling the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Armstrong fails with the takedown. King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. King scores with a sloppy right hand. Armstrong should have avoided that one. King misses with an uppercut. Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense. Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2# King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD# Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong throwing strikes but King manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! This has been an exciting period of action! King tries to advance to mount but Armstrong denies him. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet. Armstrong prevents King from moving into mount. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Armstrong is trying to buck King off. Armstrong is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at CrossFit Sydney that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position. Armstrong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2# King with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Armstrong wants to try and get back to his feet. Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action. #SUB2# King looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
King trying to control but Armstrong is having none of it. Armstrong is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Armstrong tries to buck King off but he can't manage it. Armstrong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# You get the feeling that Armstrong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
King wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely. King wants to take Armstrong's back but he can't do it this time. King keeps trying to improve his position. King is still trying to improve position. King tries to control but Armstrong wriggling away. King is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. King trying to control but he's not successful this time. King fails to advance to Armstrong's back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont King dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Armstrong fails with the takedown and King counters with a right hand to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong. King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him. King throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it. King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong misses with a combination
and King counters with a nice uppercut. Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Armstrong walks into a straight right hand from King. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong. Armstrong tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. King has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off. Armstrong has a takedown stuffed. King with a hook.#T1# Armstrong has his takedown stuffed and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup. King darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut. Henry Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Armstrong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Armstrong thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong throws a strike but King avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2# King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well. Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2# King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#SUB2# Armstrong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but King has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Armstrong is looking to defend but King has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Armstrong! King pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Armstrong taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamont King! An out of breath and clearly excited Lamont King thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Skrap Fights 55
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1# Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods stuffs the takedown. Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woods tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woods to the ground. Woods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance. JJ Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Armstrong. A leg kick checked by Woods. Woods fires out a quick counter leg kick but Armstrong just manages to avoid it. Woods lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Woods defends it nicely. Woods slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Woods lets loose with a powerful body kick. Armstrong will feel that in the morning. Armstrong fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods misses with a body shot.
Armstrong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Woods. That one must have hurt. Woods fakes the leg kick and cracks Armstrong in the body. Armstrong tries to clinch up. Armstrong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Woods. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Armstrong wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs. Armstrong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woods swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Despite the aggression on Armstrong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong. Woods lands a jab to the nose. Armstrong avoids a kick to the body.
JJ Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Woods throws a body shot but no joy. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat.
Woods lands a high kick!
Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Armstrong's side. Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily. Armstrong misses with a takedown and Woods counters with a nice leg kick. Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
Armstrong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Woods. That one must have hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Woods scores with a head kick. Armstrong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut. Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Woods but Woods pushes him off and we're back to square one. Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Woods saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Woods scores with a leg kick.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a low kick but Woods avoids it. A chopping leg kick lands by Woods. Armstrong avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Woods. Woods throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Woods throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Woods throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Woods throws a low kick but it's checked well by Armstrong. Horrible takedown attempt by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Woods, which made it look bad. Good leg kick by Woods there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woods. Woods obviously looking to wear him down.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.#T3# Armstrong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armstrong. Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away. Woods tries to land a front kick but Armstrong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Armstrong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Armstrong looks for a takedown but Woods sprawls well. Armstrong misses with a leg kick. Woods lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Woods throws a head kick that half lands.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Armstrong misses with a low kick. Woods with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed. Woods is looking to slow Armstrong down with leg kicks. Woods connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4# Woods misses with a head kick.
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! Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Woods jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woods as he avoids it easily. Woods cracks the inside of Armstrong's front leg. Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Woods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Armstrong looks winded! Woods throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Woods tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot. Woods lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Woods.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Armstrong. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#ES# Woods bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Woods defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Armstrong throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheers as Woods lands an impressive looking overhand right. Armstrong doesn't seem phased though. Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Woods manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Woods dominated that round. The cut man is working on Henry Armstrong's cut. 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# Woods turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Woods looks to land a body kick but Armstrong moved away. Woods has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woods throws a half hearted mid kick. Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around? Woods dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage! Woods is looking to wear down Armstrong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Woods uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armstrong has time to react. Woods is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Woods throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Henry Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Woods throws a push kick but Armstrong slaps the foot to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
JJ Woods is winning the standup battle so far. Woods lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time. Armstrong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Woods manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Woods gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the ropes. JJ Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Armstrong. Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1# Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Woods, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Woods against the ropes but Woods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Armstrong is breathing heavily. Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt. Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
Woods lands a nice hook to Armstrong's body. Armstrong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Armstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Woods sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Armstrong tries to move into range but Woods moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Woods throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Armstrong. Woods lands a head kick. Armstrong smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet. Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away. Woods scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2# A nice inside leg kick there by Woods. That's going to slow Armstrong down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Woods throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Woods's jab looks to have found its range, popping Armstrong under the eye. A slapping leg kick lands for Woods.
Woods throws a nice outside leg kick. Woods cracks the inside of Armstrong's front leg. Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Armstrong has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Woods. Armstrong works the jab nicely. Armstrong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Woods. Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Woods feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Armstrong's calf. Armstrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woods can pounce on him.
Woods slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong. Woods throws a front kick that sends Armstrong stumbling back into the ropes.#T3# Woods scores with a push kick. A left lands for Woods. Armstrong shoots and misses and Woods counters with a head kick. That will keep Armstrong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Woods lands with a nice body punch. Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Armstrong's side. Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet. Woods fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Woods throws a head kick that Armstrong semi-blocks.
Woods lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woods looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong. Woods thows a body kick. Armstrong tries to catch it but that hurt him. Woods misses the shot to the body. #T4# Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center. Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woods sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Woods throws a nice head kick!
Nice cross by Woods. Woods circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Woods sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Woods lands with a nice body kick. Woods throws a head kick that Armstrong semi-blocks.
Woods delivers a nice body kick. Woods throws a head kick that misses. Nice sprawl there from Woods as Armstrong shoots in. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Woods lands a front kick. Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods lands a nice looking body kick. Woods leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Woods dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Henry Armstrong's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Woods lands a front kick. Armstrong 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. Woods catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Woods moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong. Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it. Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods scores with a head kick.
Woods misses the shot to the body. Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong. A decent looking body kick lands there for Woods. Armstrong drops his hands momentarily and Woods takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong. JJ Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Armstrong. Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# A chopping leg kick lands by Woods. Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Woods swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Woods scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Armstrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woods can pounce on him.
Armstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woods's waist but Woods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armstrong off to one side. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat.
Woods turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Woods throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A head kick misses from Woods. Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Woods tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Woods manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Armstrong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Woods connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Woods keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# Woods connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woods lands a head kick. Armstrong smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong. Woods explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Woods lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Woods throws a nice head kick!
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Woods.
As Woods backs off Armstrong throws a huge counter combo but Woods manages to avoid it all. Woods scoring well with a low kick there.
Armstrong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Woods digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs. Woods throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center. Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woods as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Woods bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3# That kick from Woods tenderised Armstrong's leg. Armstrong is trying to keep his angry face on. Woods delivers a nice body kick. Armstrong takes one to the chin there. Armstrong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Woods misses with a head kick.
Armstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Woods sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Woods throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
#CL2# Armstrong closes the distance and clinches. Woods is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Woods misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods. Woods blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Woods lands a right hand. Armstrong tries to work over Woods's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Woods gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Woods breaks from the clinch.
Woods lands a head kick!
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Woods swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Henry Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods. Woods thinks about countering with a body kick. Woods keeps Armstrong at a distance using the push kick. JJ Woods is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Armstrong throws a hook but Woods blocks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Woods connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woods. Woods obviously looking to wear him down.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight! JJ Woods showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woods, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for JJ Woods! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for JJ Woods! Judge George Francis scores the fight for JJ Woods!
JJ Woods wins by unanimous decision! During a confident post fight interview, JJ Woods thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1# McCoy leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCoy circles away. McCoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. McCoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. McCoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt and McCoy counters with a left and a right that stings Armstrong. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# McCoy pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch. Armstrong working aggressively here.
I was talking to Armstrong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
#BC2# McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from McCoy as Armstrong shoots in.#CL2# McCoy clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage. Armstrong throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action! Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Armstrong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Armstrong has his takedown stuffed and McCoy counters with a series of strikes. Armstrong will be more careful next time no doubt. McCoy lands a front kick.#CL2# McCoy has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# McCoy breaks the clinch.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range. McCoy cracks a nice hook into Armstrong's ribs. Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Armstrong shoots and misses and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong. McCoy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Armstrong with a body shot. Armstrong is breathing heavily. McCoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoy defends it nicely. Armstrong throws a combination that misses and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2##CL2# McCoy moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong. Armstrong misses with the head strike.
#BC2# McCoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong. McCoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCoy.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab. Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off. Armstrong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and McCoy counters with a flying knee. Nice. Armstrong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Armstrong. McCoy moves forwards but Armstrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3##CL2# McCoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage. McCoy scores a nice knee to the body.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
McCoy presses Armstrong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy. McCoy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCoy's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong. McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut. McCoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCoy avoids it. Armstrong lands a right hand. Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as McCoy controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCoy. #TD2# McCoy jumps into guard, dragging Armstrong to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss. Armstrong postures up in McCoy's guard and throws a big left but McCoy blocks it. Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but McCoy blocks nicely. McCoy wants to stand up but Armstrong is controlling him. #SUB2# Armstrong throws a sloppy strike and McCoy has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Armstrong is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McCoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatfield McCoy! During a confident post fight interview, Hatfield McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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DSC STRIKE 54
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Benedetti blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Armstrong scores with a jab to the body. Benedetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Armstrong is looking to clinch. Benedetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet. Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benedetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mario Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Armstrong. Nice shot lands for Benedetti.#CUT# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut. Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Benedetti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benedetti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benedetti wants it to stay on the feet. Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benedetti sprawls well. Benedetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet. Armstrong shoots in but Benedetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt and Benedetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Armstrong has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Benedetti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Benedetti gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head. A short left from Benedetti. Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body. Benedetti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Benedetti as the two fighters clinch.
Armstrong looks winded! Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. A body shot lands from Benedetti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti. Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Benedetti avoids the damage to the body. Benedetti blocks a body shot from Armstrong. A left hand lands to the body for Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. #ROC# Armstrong is rocked! Benedetti lands with a left to the head. Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him? A left hand lands to the body for Benedetti.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head. Benedetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Benedetti pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Benedetti creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Armstrong drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Benedetti! Mario Benedetti retains his lightweight title! Jumping up and down and very excited, Mario Benedetti waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Lumihi throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Lumihi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2# Lumihi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Armstrong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lumihi stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD# Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Armstrong 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. Lumihi wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it. Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lumihi's head. Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB# Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura but Lumihi is defending well.
#T1# Lumihi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong. Armstrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lumihi is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lumihi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong. Lumihi trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lumihi defending well though. Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head. Armstrong moves nicely into side control. Lumihi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Armstrong is controlling him well.#SUB# Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lumihi, who protects the arm well. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lumihi can do anything to dispel that myth. Armstrong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lumihi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Lumihi defending against the ground and pound. #T2##SUB# Armstrong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Armstrong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Armstrong advances nicely into full mount. Armstrong lands a big elbow. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Armstrong quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Armstrong but it's paid off an Lumihi is forced to tap! Nice work by Armstrong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Armstrong! After the fight, Henry Armstrong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 45
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1# Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Armstrong connects with a high kick. Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacks circles away.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Jacks. We've been informed that Armstrong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A decent looking cross lands there for Jacks. Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Jacks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Armstrong dodges the ground and pound from Jacks.#ES2# Armstrong explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacks 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.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Armstrong has knocked Jacks down with a huge combo! Armstrong steps away and waves a wobbly Jacks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Armstrong throws a hook but Jacks blocks it. Jacks attempts a counter takedown but Armstrong avoids it well and moves away. Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Armstrong swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Jacks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jacks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick. #T1# Armstrong swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Armstrong sprawls and moves away. Henry Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacks circles away.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Jacks shoots in and gets a takedown into Armstrong's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Jacks is having none of it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jacks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jacks postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it. Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacks is controlling him. Jacks throws a big right hand that misses. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Jacks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Armstrong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Jacks trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jacks works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Armstrong is looking to stand up but Jacks isn't so interested in that idea. Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2# Armstrong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Jacks throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Jacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2# Armstrong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD# Jacks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Jacks is controlling him well. Jacks lands with a punch from half guard. Jacks stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jacks connects with a nice short shot to Armstrong's temple. #T3# Jacks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jacks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2# Armstrong pushes Jacks off and gets back to his feet. Armstrong scores with a one two! Jacks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Armstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jacks fails with the takedown. Armstrong is looking to clinch but Jacks is avoiding it.
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacks getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jacks checks a low kick from Armstrong. Armstrong wants to clinch up but Jacks keeps it at a distance. Jacks cracks Armstrong with an open hand slap.#CUT# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut.#KD2# Armstrong lands a left and a right that send Jacks crashing to the mat, dazed. Armstrong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Jacks is rocked!#CL2# Armstrong moves into the clinch. Oh Jacks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Armstrong creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jacks's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jacks drops to his knees and Armstrong pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Armstrong! Henry Armstrong 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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DSC STRIKE 41
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1# Stackhouse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Armstrong. Stackhouse shrugs it off though. Stackhouse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2# It looks like Jason Stackhouse has been cut. We've been told by Stackhouse 's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Armstrong misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Stackhouse misses its intended target. Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Stackhouse lands a jab-cross combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Armstrong slips under a jab from Stackhouse . Stackhouse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Stackhouse throwing a counter right hand but Armstrong manages to avoid it. Stackhouse dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
A right-left combo lands from Armstrong. Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing. Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong misses with a head kick.
Stackhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Armstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stackhouse . Armstrong throws a series of punches but Stackhouse moves out of range. Nice shot by Armstrong. A nice combination there by Armstrong.
Stackhouse tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Armstrong slips under a jab from Stackhouse . Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stackhouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stackhouse ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong. Stackhouse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively. This has been an exciting period of action! Armstrong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Armstrong with a jab. Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong. Stackhouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target. Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong. Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong. Armstrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stackhouse backs up against the cage.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes. Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely. Stackhouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've been informed that Armstrong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Armstrong misses with the combination.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Armstrong feints the counter takedown. Armstrong misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Stackhouse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Armstrong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A punch combination from Armstrong misses. Stackhouse throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily. Stackhouse throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range. Armstrong works the jab nicely. Stackhouse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Armstrong. Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stackhouse throws out a loose jab but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it. Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stackhouse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Armstrong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stackhouse dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong. Stackhouse misses with a double jab.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Armstrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Stackhouse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it. Stackhouse misses with a looping right. Armstrong throws a series of punches but Stackhouse moves out of range. Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it. Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Armstrong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Stackhouse misses. Armstrong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it. Armstrong throws a leg kick that is checked and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand. Stackhouse misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely. Stackhouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely. Armstrong tries to bum rush Stackhouse with a series of wild strikes but Stackhouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stackhouse loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Armstrong dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Armstrong walks into a stiff left hand from Stackhouse . Armstrong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC# Armstrong is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Henry Armstrong's cut even more. Stackhouse slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stackhouse .
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook. Armstrong avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stackhouse misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing. Armstrong throws a series of punches but Stackhouse avoids them all with ease. Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Stackhouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Armstrong throws a leg kick but Stackhouse moved away. Stackhouse misses with a looping right. Stackhouse throws a hook but Armstrong blocks it. Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD# Stackhouse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Armstrong sprawling to the canvas! Armstrong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stackhouse finish him?!
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Stackhouse finish him? Henry Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Stackhouse throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range. Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Stackhouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Armstrong seems to have recovered his senses. Stackhouse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Armstrong misses with a looping right. Stackhouse lands with a nice body punch. Stackhouse lands a glancing blow to the side of Armstrong's head. Stackhouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Stackhouse avoids them all with ease. Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse . Armstrong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A jab from Stackhouse finds it's way through Armstrong's defenses. Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stackhouse 's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Armstrong misses with a head kick.
Stackhouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong is breathing heavily. Armstrong throws a series of punches but Stackhouse moves out of range. Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing. Armstrong misses with an uppercut. #T2# Stackhouse pounces like a tiger and cracks Armstrong with a vicious hook! Armstrong is down but not out! Stackhouse follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Stackhouse ! A relieved looking Jason Stackhouse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 38
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Poddawacz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Poddawacz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now. Poddawacz stops Armstrong from standing up. #ES2# Armstrong kicks Poddawacz off and gets to his feet. A right-left combo lands from Armstrong. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Armstrong. A combination from Armstrong does no damage. Armstrong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Poddawacz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Armstrong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Armstrong won't allow Poddawacz to pass to mount. Armstrong is staying active underneath Poddawacz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Poddawacz moves nicely into side control. #SUB# Poddawacz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Poddawacz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1# Poddawacz trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Poddawacz tries for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well. #SUB# Poddawacz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Armstrong is trying to buck Poddawacz off.#SUB# Poddawacz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Poddawacz prevents Armstrong from escaping the position.#SUB# Poddawacz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Poddawacz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Armstrong, who protects the arm well. #T2# Armstrong tries to escape but Poddawacz is in control. #SUB# Poddawacz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armstrong has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Poddawacz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Poddawacz prevents Armstrong from escaping the position. Poddawacz trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away. #SUB# Poddawacz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Armstrong looks calm but he's in trouble here. Poddawacz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Armstrong is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Poddawacz lets go of the hold and Armstrong can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dzik Poddawacz! Dzik Poddawacz 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:
Syn Europe 98
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1# A slow jab from Yanovich misses its intended target. Yanovich misses with a looping left. Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yanovich. Yanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Armstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Yanovich's head back.
Yanovich throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily. Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Yanovich counter with a right hand. Armstrong misses with a wild body shot. Yanovich slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Yanovich dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Yanovich lands with a right hand. Armstrong scores with a jab to the body. Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
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! Armstrong takes a swing at Yanovich's ribcage but misses. Yanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong. A little feinted left hand from Yanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A lazy left from Yanovich finds it's target. Armstrong 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. Armstrong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL# Yanovich clinches. #T1# Armstrong wants to break free but Yanovich has control.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yanovich lands a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Yanovich.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch. Armstrong tries to break free but Yanovich pushes him back against the cage. Yanovich scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut. Yanovich lands with a short shot to the head. Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yanovich scores with a hook to the body.#BC# Yanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL# Yanovich clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Yanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Armstrong throws a big shot that misses. A quick step to the side and Yanovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yanovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yanovich connects with a crisp jab. Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Yanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Yanovich rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.#T2# Yanovich lands a hook to the side of the head. Yanovich keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Yanovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yanovich pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A hook to the body from Yanovich.
Armstrong looks winded! Yanovich lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Armstrong is rocked!#BC# Yanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Yanovich moves into the clinch. Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Good body shot from Yanovich.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Yanovich lands an uppercut. Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Yanovich finish him? Yanovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong. Nice body punch from Yanovich. Armstrong seems to have recovered his senses.#BC# Yanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Yanovich instigates a clinch. Nice body punch from Yanovich. Good body shot from Yanovich.
Yanovich cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot. Yanovich scores with a hook to the body. Yanovich pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Yanovich - that landed with a thud.
#T3# Yanovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. #BC# Yanovich manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Armstrong gets tackled into the cage by Yanovich. Yanovich maintains the clinch. Yanovich working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yanovich is working Armstrong over against the cage. Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A right handed body shot lands from Yanovich.
Yanovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yanovich scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Yanovich. A right hand to the body from Yanovich.
Yanovich digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected. Yanovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yanovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good body shot from Yanovich.
#BC# Yanovich breaks from the clinch.
Yanovich moves into range and connects with a jab. Good exchange - Yanovich coming out on top. Yanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Yanovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL# Yanovich instigates a clinch. Yanovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yanovich lands with a left to the head. Yanovich cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot. Yanovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Yanovich throws a big uppercut that drops Armstrong! More strikes from Yanovich and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Armstrong lies dazed against the cage as Yanovich celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Yanovich!
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Event:
EFC Fernando vs DeSilva
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Armstrong throws a series of punches but Swearengen moves out of range. Armstrong throws a solid leg kick but Swearengen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Armstrong. Swearengen just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Swearengen. Swearengen lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming. Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swearengen. Armstrong misses with the body kick#TD# and Swearengen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swearengen. Swearengen sitting in guard, not really doing much. Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Swearengen is having none of it. #SUB# Swearengen drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Swearengen off! Swearengen jumps back into Armstrong's guard. Swearengen trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swearengen prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet. Swearengen sitting in guard here, content to control. Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swearengen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Swearengen looking to pass the guard. Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Armstrong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Armstrong lands with a shot to the body. Henry Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armstrong misses with a straight left. Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Swearengen moves away and avoids it. Swearengen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swearengen throws out the jab. #TD# Swearengen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Swearengen stops Armstrong from standing up. Swearengen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Swearengen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Swearengen trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Swearengen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Swearengen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Armstrong swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Swearengen's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Swearengen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Swearengen moves away and avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Swearengen. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Armstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swearengen finds it's way round the side to connect with Armstrong's head. A punch combination from Swearengen misses. Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swearengen misses the jab. Swearengen throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot. Swearengen dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
#TD# Swearengen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armstrong's half guard. Swearengen passes to full mount! Swearengen wants to take Armstrong's back here but Armstrong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Armstrong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Armstrong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Swearengen. #SUB# Swearengen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Swearengen scoring with strikes but Armstrong is staying in there. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Swearengen trying to control but he's not successful this time. Armstrong wants to try and get back to his feet. Swearengen lands a big elbow. Armstrong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Swearengen controlling the position easily from mount. Swearengen fails to move to back control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Swearengen 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# Armstrong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Armstrong slips under a jab. Swearengen misses with a hook. Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong cracks Swearengen with an open hand slap. Armstrong misses with a body kick. Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD# Swearengen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Armstrong is staying active underneath Swearengen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Armstrong is looking to escape. Armstrong is not content to let Swearengen control the position. Armstrong pushes Swearengen off looking to stand but Swearengen dives back in and keeps control.
#T1# Swearengen works his foot free and advances to mount. Swearengen won't let Armstrong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB# Swearengen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Armstrong tries to buck Swearengen off but he can't manage it. #SUB# Swearengen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Swearengen unloading with bombs! Swearengen controlling from mount. Al Swearengen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Armstrong is trying to stand.#SUB# Swearengen working for a guillotine from mount but Armstrong is in no mood to give up. #T2# Swearengen works his way to his opponent's back.
Armstrong is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Swearengen throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB# Armstrong is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Armstrong trying to get back to his feet but Swearengen is in full control for now. #SUB# Swearengen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Armstrong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. What can Armstrong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Swearengen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?#T3# Armstrong is trying to stand back up. #ES2# Swearengen has his opponent's back but Armstrong is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Swearengen. Armstrong misses with a leg kick #TD# and Swearengen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armstrong's guard. Swearengen wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. Swearengen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2# Armstrong wriggles free and stands up. Swearengen tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Swearengen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4# Swearengen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Swearengen thows a left - swing and a miss! Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swearengen lands an overhand right. Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing. Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong throws a hook but Swearengen avoids it easily. Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Swearengen defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand. Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Henry Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Swearengen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Armstrong to the ground. Swearengen is now in Armstrong's guard. Swearengen trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom. Swearengen passes Armstrong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Swearengen lands with a punch from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Swearengen dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# The fighters circle momentarily. Swearengen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Swearengen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Nice body punch from Swearengen. Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swearengen. Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Swearengen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swearengen takes a shot right to the bread basket. A swing and a miss from Swearengen. Swearengen goes for a double leg but Armstrong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armstrong continues to drive forward. Swearengen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Swearengen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Armstrong napping and manages to drive through into side control! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Armstrong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Swearengen wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy. Armstrong is trying to get back to his feet.#T1# Swearengen lands a decent elbow from side control. Swearengen works to advance to full mount. Armstrong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Swearengen fails to advance to Armstrong's back. Swearengen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Swearengen mounts Armstrong! Really nice guard pass there! You get the feeling that Armstrong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB# Swearengen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB# Swearengen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Armstrong manages to avoid the submission attempt. Armstrong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Swearengen is controlling him well.#SUB# Swearengen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Swearengen has hold of Armstrong's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Armstrong tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Swearengen cranks the arm and Armstrong screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Armstrong, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Al Swearengen! During a confident post fight interview, Al Swearengen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC DeSilva vs Bang
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Half Assed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head. Good body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Half Assed. Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Half Assed jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Half Assed around his waist. Half Assed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch. Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Half Assed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed. Half Assed lands a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed. Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside. Half Assed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short uppercut from Armstrong. Half Assed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Half Assed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A body shot lands from Half Assed.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head. Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Half Assed gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards. Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Armstrong. Half Assed tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike. #CUT# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut. Half Assed avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Half Assed gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike. Half Assed prevents a body shot from Armstrong. Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Half Assed. Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC# Armstrong is rocked! Half Assed managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him? A short uppercut from Half Assed. A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed. Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
#T2# Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head. Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. Half Assed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A hook to the body from Half Assed.
Armstrong looks winded! Half Assed lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed. Half Assed blocks a body shot from Armstrong. A hook to the body from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Half Assed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Half Assed lands a big right hand that drops Armstrong! The killer instinct kicks in and Half Assed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Half Assed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
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Event:
DK Battleground XIII
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1# The crowd cheers as Armstrong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dazzler doesn't seem phased though. Armstrong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dazzler on the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Bobby Dazzler has been cut. Dazzler tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dazzler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dazzler moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.#CL# Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dazzler, pushing him back against the cage. Dazzler misses with the head strike.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dazzler blocking some punches.
Dazzler misses with some punches.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Dazzler tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Dazzler back against the cage. Dazzler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Armstrong scores a nice knee 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! Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards. Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Dazzler takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong. Dazzler takes a shot to the head. Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Dazzler looks winded!#T1# Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong keeps control of Dazzler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now. Dazzler just leaning against Armstrong, taking a breather. Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside. Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it. Dazzler prevents a body shot from Armstrong. Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dazzler misses with the head strike.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Dazzler. Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong. Knees in the clinch landing for Armstrong.
Armstrong working Dazzler over with knees to the body. Armstrong lands a body shot. Armstrong lands a shoulder strike. Armstrong lands a nice uppercut. 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! Armstrong presses Dazzler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2# Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Armstrong digs a right hand into Dazzler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dazzler's gas tank. Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dazzler controls his hands.
Dazzler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards. Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards. A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dazzler's elbow. Dazzler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dazzler managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Dazzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dazzler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dazzler blocks a body shot from Armstrong. Dazzler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Armstrong avoids the elbow strike from Dazzler, against the cage.
Dazzler blocking some punches.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dazzler. Dazzler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Dazzler avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage. A short right from Armstrong. Dazzler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong. Dazzler throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong. Dazzler swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it. Dazzler lands an uppercut. Dazzler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Armstrong. Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dazzler working aggressively here.
Dazzler swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it. Armstrong lands a body punch in the clinch. Armstrong lands a nice uppercut.#T4# Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle. Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Dazzler blocks it.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch. Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside. Armstrong pushes Dazzler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Dazzler is rocked! Dazzler throws a head punch that misses. Dazzler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dazzler misses with a hook from the clinch. Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head. Armstrong digs a right hand into Dazzler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dazzler's gas tank. Dazzler takes a shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short uppercut from Armstrong. Armstrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dazzler or not. Armstrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dazzler is still on wobbly legs! Can Armstrong finish him? Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Dazzler. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Armstrong dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bobby Dazzler's cut. 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# Armstrong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dazzler. That did some damage! Dazzler seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2# Dazzler gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dazzler avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong. Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dazzler throws an elbow but misses. Armstrong works on Dazzler's body with a couple of short punches. Henry Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far. Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut. Armstrong lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
Dazzler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Armstrong. Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body. Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dazzler managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dazzler taking a breather. Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dazzler. Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dazzler is breathing heavily. Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now. Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.#T1# Armstrong blocking some punches.
Armstrong digs a right hand into Dazzler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dazzler's gas tank. Dazzler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong. Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body. Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Dazzler avoids the damage to the body. Dazzler blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Dazzler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dazzler. Nice body punch from Armstrong. Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it. Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong. Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head. Dazzler avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dazzler can do to turn this around? A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong. Armstrong landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dazzlers head. Armstrong lands with a left to the head. Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch. Armstrong lands a shoulder strike. Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Dazzler controls the action.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Dazzler's head. Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside. Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards. Armstrong lands with a left to the head. Dazzler misses with a short punch on the inside. Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Dazzler takes a shot to the head. Dazzler can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Armstrong lands a body punch. Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# A short right from Armstrong. Dazzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dazzler can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
A short right from Armstrong. Dazzler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A right hand to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Dazzler avoids the damage to the body. Armstrong lands a right hand. A battle for position here, against the cage. Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut. Dazzler managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dazzler's elbow. Dazzler misses with a hook from the clinch. Armstrong blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong. Dazzler avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Armstrong works on Dazzler's body with a couple of short punches. Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards. Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dazzler blocking some punches.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong. Armstrong is working Dazzler over against the cage. Dazzler misses with the head strike.
Dazzler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Dazzler's ribcage. Dazzler let out a lung full of air as it connected. Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now. Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dazzler misses with a short punch on the inside. Armstrong lands with a light punch inside. Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dazzler.
Dazzler has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Armstrong dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bobby Dazzler's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Armstrong tries to clinch but Dazzler moves out of range. Armstrong tries to clinch but Dazzler is having none of it. Dazzler looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range. Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dazzler. Armstrong walks into a left hand. Henry Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Dazzler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dazzler. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dazzler throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range. The fighters circling - Dazzler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dazzler jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Dazzler gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch. Armstrong throws a head punch that misses. Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dazzler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dazzler blocking some punches.
Dazzler lands with a light punch inside. Dazzler misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Armstrong. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dazzler is trying to maintain a safe position but Armstrong gets an underhook and turns Dazzler into the cage. Armstrong blocks an elbow strike from Dazzler.
#T1# Armstrong blocking some punches.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dazzler looking to slow down the pace here. Armstrong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dazzler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Dazzler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dazzler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now. A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land. Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dazzler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land. Dazzler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dazzler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dazzler. Dazzler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dazzler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dazzler throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong. #T2# A short uppercut from Armstrong. A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
A hook to the body from Dazzler.
A short right from Dazzler. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards. Dazzler misses with the head strike.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dazzler fails to land. Armstrong blocks an elbow strike. Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now. Dazzler working aggressively here.
Dazzler trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Dazzler tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dazzler. Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Armstrong works on Dazzler's body with a couple of short punches. A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it. Good body shot from Armstrong.
#T3# Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dazzlers head. A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dazzler avoids it. Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dazzler backwards. Armstrong lands a body punch. Armstrong cracks Dazzler with a nice body shot. Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now. Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Armstrong obliges. Dazzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Armstrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now. Dazzler tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position. #T4# Dazzler throws a head punch that misses. Armstrong gets through Dazzler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dazzler throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong. Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dazzler is defending well for now. Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dazzler. A short right from Dazzler. A head punch on the inside from Dazzler fails to land. A short right from Armstrong on the inside. Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dazzler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dazzlers head. Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dazzler's elbow. Dazzler swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it. Bobby Dazzler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Henry Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dazzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Henry Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Armstrong!
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Event:
DKCW 3
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1# Banchamek checks a low kick from Armstrong. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Banchamek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Armstrong. Banchamek misses with a double jab.
Armstrong lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut. Banchamek dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Banchamek throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Banchamek takes the fight into the clinch. Armstrong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Banchamek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banchamek walks away with a smile on his face. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong takes a shot to the head. Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut. A short uppercut from Banchamek. Banchamek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banchamek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Armstrong is breathing heavily. Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.#T1# Banchamek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Banchamek lands an uppercut. Banchamek tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armstrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Banchamek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Banchamek with a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands with a left to the head. Banchamek lands a body punch. A short right from Banchamek. Armstrong takes an elbow to the temple. Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped Armstrong in his tracks for a moment. Banchamek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Armstrong tries to pull guard but Banchamek holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Banchamek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A short right from Banchamek. Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
Armstrong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banchamek just stands there and leans against the cage. Banchamek lands a nice uppercut. Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Banchamek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong prevents a body shot from Banchamek. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banchamek. Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banchamek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A knee to the head by Banchamek.
Banchamek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Banchamek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A right hand to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those. Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped Armstrong in his tracks for a moment. Banchamek misses with a knee strike.
Banchamek scores with a nice hook to the head. Banchamek lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye. Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Banchamek has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Armstrong jumps guard.
#SU2# Banchamek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2# Banchamek moves into the clinch. Banchamek lands a left hand.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banchamek to keep the fight standing. Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banchamek scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head. Banchamek lands a shoulder strike. Banchamek lands with a left to the head. Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead. Banchamek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. Banchamek lands a nice elbow. Armstrong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banchamek walks away with a smile on his face. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Banchamek instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Banchamek. A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong. Banchamek lands a damaging elbow. Nice elbow from Banchamek. Armstrong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Banchamek holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.#T4# A short right from Banchamek on the inside. Banchamek is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Banchamek. Armstrong tries to pull guard but Banchamek holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Armstrong is rocked! Banchamek tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Banchamek scores with an uppercut up the middle. Banchamek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Banchamek lands with a light punch inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Banchamek. Banchamek works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches. Nice elbow from Banchamek. #CUT2# Henry Armstrong's cut is getting worse. Banchamek scores with a hook to the body. Banchamek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Banchamek lands a left hand.
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Banchamek. Good body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buakaw Banchamek dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Banchamek has managed to clinch.
Armstrong seems to have got his legs back now. Banchamek with a knee to the head.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Banchamek won't allow it.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body.
Banchamek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside that Armstrong shrugs off. A quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek. Armstrong tries to pull guard but Banchamek holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Banchamek won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Banchamek lands an elbow inside that Armstrong shrugs off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Banchamek landing knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a left hand.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Banchamek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Banchamek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Banchamek. Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
#T1# Banchamek unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Armstrong! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Banchamek is unloading with more strikes now! Armstrong drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds X
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong. Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.#CL2# Banner clinches with his opponent.
Banner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Banner .
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Banner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head. Banner misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD# Armstrong pulls guard. #SUB2# Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Banner is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Banner looking to pass the guard. #T1# Banner won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Banner drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Armstrong's guard. Armstrong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2# Banner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Banner wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. #SUB2# Banner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Banner won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Banner forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches. Armstrong jumps guard but Banner stands there with Armstrong around his waist. Armstrong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside. Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Banner has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Armstrong pulls guard successfully.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it. Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Banner wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position. Banner stops Armstrong from standing up. Banner wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. #ES# Armstrong has his feet on Banner 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Banner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Armstrong is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3##CL2# Banner rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage. A short uppercut from Banner . A nice left hand lands by Banner .
Banner lands with a right to the head. #TD2# Banner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Armstrong throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong postures up.
#SUB2# Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Banner looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
#SUB2# Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2# Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Armstrong throws a strike but Banner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him. Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard. Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him. #SUB2# Banner drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Armstrong's guard. Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Banner won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Banner dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Banner moves into the clinch. Banner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banner just stands there and leans against the cage. Armstrong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2# Banner successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Banner has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Armstrong should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Banner has tightened it up now! Armstrong should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamont Banner ! Our winner, Lamont Banner , 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:
DK Battlegrounds VIII
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing. #KD# Armstrong throws a left that rocks Khaibulaev and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Armstrong dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Khaibulaev regain composure!
#ROC# Khaibulaev is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Magomed Khaibulaev has been cut. Armstrong scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Khaibulaev is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Armstrong can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Armstrong!
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Event:
DK Exhibition 2
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1# Armstrong throws a combination that misses letting Henry counter with a right hand. Armstrong stalks Henry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Henry's face. Henry staggers backwards, shaken. Henry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Armstrong tries to land a leg kick but Henry saw it coming and moves away.
As Armstrong tries to get set, Henry tries to push him back and clinch up but Armstrong manages to avoid the attempt. Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Henry counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut.#CL2# Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch. Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2# Armstrong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Armstrong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Armstrong wants to stand but Henry is controlling the position. Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Henry continues to stall. Henry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Henry is having none of it. #T1##ES2# Armstrong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Henry is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Armstrong tries to pull guard but Henry forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage. Henry has Armstrong pressed against the cage.
Armstrong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patrick Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Armstrong. Henry is working Armstrong over against the cage. A short right from Henry on the inside. Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage. Armstrong jumps guard but Henry stands there with Armstrong around his waist. Armstrong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Armstrong tries to pull guard but Henry won't allow it.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage. Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Henry - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henry lands with a short shot to the head. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Henry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Armstrong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henry to keep the fight standing. Armstrong fails to pull guard.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Henry won't allow it.
Henry digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank. Henry scores with a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Armstrong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henry smiles and moves away.
#CL# Henry forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches. Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong looks winded! Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry lands a body shot. Henry pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Henry cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot.#T3# Henry is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. Still in the clinch, Henry scores with a nice short uppercut. Henry lands a right hand. Henry digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected. Henry pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Armstrong fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Henry.
Henry lands a left hand.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head. Henry works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Henry - that landed with a thud.
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. 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! Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head. A left hand lands to the body for Henry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Henry is working Armstrong over against the cage. Henry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Henry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Henry.
Henry presses Armstrong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Henry lands with a left to the head. Henry is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4# Henry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henry lands a body shot. Henry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Henry gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Henry.
A hook to the body from Henry.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head. Henry lands a body shot. Henry scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head. A right hook to the body lands for Henry.
Henry is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. Henry is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Henry gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Henry scores with a hook to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry. A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Henry dominated that round. The cut man is working on Henry Armstrong's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Armstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henry.#ROC# Armstrong is rocked! Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong. Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Henry finish him?#KD# Henry lands a big uppercut and Armstrong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Armstrong looks OK. Henry waves Armstrong back to his feet! Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henry defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand. A combination from Armstrong does no damage. Henry Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Henry cracks Armstrong with a hook to the temple - Armstrong is on wobbly legs here! Henry swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Armstrong falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Henry wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Henry! Patrick Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds V
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1# Khaibulaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Khaibulaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2# It looks like Magomed Khaibulaev has been cut.#CL2# Armstrong moves into the clinch. Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong gets through Khaibulaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD# Khaibulaev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2# Armstrong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Khaibulaev is on him like a limpet, forcing Armstrong back against the cage. 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! Khaibulaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2# Khaibulaev is rocked! Armstrong is leaning against Khaibulaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Oh Khaibulaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Khaibulaev is breathing heavily. Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Khaibulaev.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Khaibulaev.
Armstrong gets through Khaibulaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Armstrong dips a shoulder and cracks Khaibulaev with a mighty uppercut! Khaibulaev falls back against the cage and Armstrong unloads with a barrage of strikes! Khaibulaev 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 - Armstrong screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Armstrong!
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Event:
KONFLIKT XVIII
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Wood looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely. Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab. Wood misses the jab. Armstrong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Armstrong connects with a body shot that sends Wood's belly button to the back. Wood slips under a jab from Armstrong. Wood throws a hook but Armstrong blocks it. Armstrong looks to clinch #TD# and Wood counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Wood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armstrong has escaped the position, nice work there. Armstrong is pushing Wood's head away, looking to escape. Wood manages to hold on to the position though. Wood passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Armstrong! #SUB# Armstrong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wood. Wood misses with a head shot.#T1# Wood sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! You get the feeling that Armstrong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Wood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Armstrong trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wood scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Armstrong is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wood landing shots from mount. Wood throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Armstrong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wood raining down shots from the mount! Armstrong is trying to stand up.#T2# Wood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Wood punishing his opponent with strikes. Wood working Armstrong over with strikes here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wood won't let Armstrong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Wood in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Armstrong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Wood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Armstrong tries to buck Wood off but he can't manage it. #ES2# Armstrong bucks Wood off and manages to get back to his feet! The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Wood sees it coming and moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Wood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Armstrong lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Armstrong, as that shot connected.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.#KD2# Armstrong lands a left and a right that send Wood crashing to the mat, dazed. Armstrong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Wood is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Carson Wood has been cut. Armstrong tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it. Oh Wood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Armstrong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wood seems to have got his legs back now. Armstrong throws a leg kick but Wood sees it coming and moves out of range. Armstrong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Armstrong throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Wood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Armstrong won't be happy with that. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Armstrong is pushing Wood's head away, looking to escape. Wood manages to hold on to the position though. Armstrong taking a bit of punishment here - Wood scoring with strikes. Armstrong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4# Check out the look on Wood's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Armstrong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2# Armstrong explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Henry Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Wood circles away.
Armstrong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Wood, before circling back to the center of the mat. Armstrong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Armstrong throws a counter combo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wood lands a jab to the head.
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 Carson Wood will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Carson Wood's cut. 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# Armstrong throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Wood counters with a shoot takedown. Armstrong fights it but they end up in guard. Wood throws a big right hand that misses. Wood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wood prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Carson Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Armstrong misses with a body kick. Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Wood.#T1##BC2# Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong. Armstrong misses with a body kick. Armstrong moves away from the strike by Wood. #TD# Armstrong gets caught flat footed, as Wood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2# Armstrong is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wood presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2# Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wood misses with a straight left. Henry Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab. Sloppy strikes from Wood. Those never looked like landing. Armstrong scores with a hook to the body. Wood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Armstrong staying out of range there.#T2# Armstrong tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it. #CL2# Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henry Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Wood's head back.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong scores with a hook. Wood misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming. A punch combination from Armstrong misses. #CL2# Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
#T3##TD# Armstrong gets caught flat footed, as Wood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Wood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Armstrong wants to stand up but Wood is controlling him. Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now. Wood working some strikes from top position. Armstrong wants to stand but Wood is controlling the position. Carson Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wood's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard. Armstrong is looking to stand up but Wood isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Armstrong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wood wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.#SUB# Wood drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Wood off! Wood jumps back into Armstrong's guard. Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard. #ES2# Armstrong pushes Wood off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wood avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong is looking to clinch. Wood throws a right hand that misses
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Wood looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Carson Wood's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Armstrong tried to score with a low kick but Wood checks it. Armstrong misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Wood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Wood is controlling him well. We've been hearing good reports from Wood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Wood looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Wood is controlling him well. Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Wood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armstrong sees it coming and defends easily. Wood lands strikes from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet. Wood working Armstrong over with strikes. Armstrong pushes Wood off looking to stand but Wood dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Wood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.#T1# Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2# Armstrong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Armstrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD# Wood dives in and scores a takedown into Armstrong's guard.#ES2# Armstrong is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wood presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2# Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong moves away from the strike by Wood. Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the body from Wood misses and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Armstrong moves out of range as Wood strikes. Wood staying out of range there.#T2# Armstrong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Armstrong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.#CL2# Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wood, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Armstrong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A jab from Wood misses. Wood thows a left - swing and a miss! Armstrong lands with an overhand left. Armstrong catches Wood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3# Wood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Armstrong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Armstrong misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Armstrong #TD# and Wood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2# Armstrong pushes Wood off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Armstrong cracks Wood with a good jab. Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood. No luck for Wood with that takedown attempt. Wood misses with a straight right. Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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! Armstrong is looking to clinch but Wood is avoiding it.
#T4# Wood fails with the takedown. Wood takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses. Armstrong tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range. Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range. Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wood throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it. It seemed like Armstrong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Armstrong misses with a body kick. Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Armstrong throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Henry Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Armstrong 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Armstrong!
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Event:
Bound for KONFLIKT FINAL
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Armstrong throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Temrezov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Armstrong kicks off Temrezov and gets to his feet. Armstrong tries to land a body kick#TD# and Temrezov counters with a takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Armstrong tries to escape but Temrezov is in control. You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face as Temrezov controls the position. Armstrong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Temrezov asserts his dominance and retains side control. Temrezov staying calm. Armstrong pushes Temrezov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Temrezov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##SU# Temrezov decides to stand back up. Armstrong scores with the left hand. Temrezov knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2# It looks like Kaplan Temrezov has been cut. An inside leg kick from Armstrong misses. Armstrong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Armstrong avoids a kick to the body.
Temrezov slips a jab from Armstrong. Temrezov takes one on the button. Armstrong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temrezov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Temrezov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Temrezov moves into the clinch.#TD# Temrezov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Armstrong is trying to keep an underhook but Temrezov manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Temrezov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Armstrong. Armstrong pushes Temrezov off looking to stand but Temrezov dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# Armstrong pushes Temrezov off and gets back to his feet. Armstrong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temrezov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Temrezov dives in and grabs Armstrong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes down on Temrezov's head and hops out. Armstrong moves to clinch but Temrezov breaks away #TD# so Temrezov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2# Armstrong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Temrezov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Armstrong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Armstrong connects with a jab. Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Temrezov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Armstrong. Temrezov throwing a counter right hand but Armstrong manages to avoid it. Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Armstrong lands a head shot. Armstrong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temrezov momentarily.
Temrezov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Temrezov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2# Temrezov is rocked! Armstrong throws a combination that misses and Temrezov counters with a stiff right hand. Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Temrezov circles away.
#CL# Temrezov pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2# Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Temrezov takes a shot right to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temrezov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Temrezov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Armstrong tries to kick Temrezov off but Temrezov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Well, if Temrezov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#ES2# Armstrong has one foot on Temrezov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Armstrong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The crowd cheers as Armstrong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Temrezov doesn't seem phased though. Armstrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Temrezov takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Armstrong dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kaplan Temrezov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Armstrong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Temrezov's head.#TD# Temrezov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Armstrong to the mat! Armstrong manages to get full guard. Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Temrezov is having none of it. #ES2# Armstrong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Temrezov has the dominant position. Temrezov slowing the pace effectively. Armstrong working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Temrezov is controlling the position. Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Temrezov jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Temrezov around his waist. Temrezov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Temrezov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes.#T1# Temrezov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Temrezov gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaplan Temrezov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Temrezov rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Temrezov breaks the clinch.
Armstrong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Temrezov shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense. A little jabbing left from Armstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as Temrezov shoots in. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice uppercut there from Armstrong. Oh Temrezov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Armstrong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Temrezov seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Armstrong tries to clinch there but Temrezov circles away.
Armstrong is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Armstrong shuts the power down on Temrezov. Lights out, game over! Armstrong is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Armstrong!
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