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Event:
IFL : Let's Bang
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Halford misses
and Yoshi counters with a nice leg kick.
Halford throws a head kick but Yoshi moves out of range.
Yoshi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halford is out of range.
Halford blocks a leg kick.
Halford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halford checks a low kick from Yoshi.
Yoshi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halford.
Halford throws a lazy body kick
and Yoshi counters with a low kick, right behind Halford 's knee.
Yoshi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoshi throws a wild body kick that Halford sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshi checks a low kick from Halford.
Yoshi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Halford just manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Halford blocks the low kick.
Halford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshi throws the kick towards the body but Halford avoids it.
Halford avoids a kick to the body.
Rodney Halford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Halford checks a leg kick.
Halford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yoshi misses with a leg kick.
Halford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halford.
Halford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yoshi counters with a good low kick that Halford was not able to check.
Yoshi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Halford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halford blocks a low kick nicely.
Halford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
A head kick misses from Yoshi.
Halford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Halford moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshi.
Yoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halford.
Halford misses with a wild body shot.
Halford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshi.
Halford takes a swing at Yoshi's ribcage but misses.
Yoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halford tries to clinch but Yoshi is having none of it.
Yoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halford.
Yoshi moves out of range of the body kick from Halford.
Halford swings for the body but Yoshi moves out of range.
Halford looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshi is just out of range.
Halford swings for the body but Yoshi moves out of range.
Yoshi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Yoshi!
Halford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Halford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshi.
Halford moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshi.
A clash of legs there as Halford blocks the low kick.
Halford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshi misses with a low kick.
Yoshi throws a head kick but Halford moves out of range.
Halford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yoshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Halford looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshi is just out of range.
Halford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Halford.
Yoshi throws a leg kick
and Halford counters with a nice body shot.
Halford looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshi is just out of range.
Yoshi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshi, right into the meat.
#T4#
Halford thows a body kick. Yoshi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Halford throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Halford tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshi avoids the body shot from Halford.
Halford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halford tries to clinch there but Yoshi circles away.
It looked like Yoshi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Halford.
Yoshi half committed to a counter leg 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!
Halford swings for the body but Yoshi moves out of range.
As Halford backs away, Yoshi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halford throws a wild body kick that Yoshi sees coming a mile off.
Yoshi is looking to chop away at Halford's legs.
A little jabbing left from Halford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halford misses with a body kick.
Yoshi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Halford just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodney Halford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yoshi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Halford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yoshi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halford.
Yoshi tried to counter with a leg kick but Halford avoided it.
Halford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yoshi misses with a body kick.
Halford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoshi avoids a kick to the body.
Yoshi connects with a leg kick. Halford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Halford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Yoshi counters with a quick kick to the body but Halford blocks it.
Halford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Halford tries to keep at a distance but Yoshi has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Halford tries to break free but Yoshi pushes him back against the cage.
Halford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshi misses with some punches.
Yoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Yoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halford managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshi.
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Halford avoids the damage to the body.
Yoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Yoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Halford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Halford avoiding damage as Yoshi throws knees to the body.
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Halford avoids the damage to the body.
Halford prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshi.
Halford managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshi.
Yoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halford wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshi won't allow it.
Yoshi is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yoshi obliges.
Halford avoids the elbow strike from Yoshi, against the cage.
Halford is trying to stall.
Yoshi misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Yoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halford avoiding damage as Yoshi throws knees to the body.
Yoshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halford avoids it.
Halford is trying to break the clinch but Yoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halford avoiding damage as Yoshi throws knees to the body.
Yoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halford avoids it.
Halford avoiding damage as Yoshi throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Halford's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halford is defending well for now.
Yoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Splinter Yoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yoshi misses with a body punch.
Halford takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halford's elbow.
Halford avoiding damage as Yoshi throws knees to the body.
Yoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halford blocks it with crossed arms.
Yoshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Splinter Yoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshi missing with knees to the body.
Halford is trying to break the clinch but Yoshi is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Splinter Yoshi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Halford.
Yoshi misses with a leg kick
and Halford counters with a body kick.
Halford throws the kick towards the body but Yoshi avoids it.
As Halford backs away, Yoshi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Halford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Halford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshi manages to avoid it.
Yoshi throws a front kick aimed at Halford's knee but Halford avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshi.
Yoshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoshi tried to counter with a leg kick but Halford avoided it.
Halford blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshi.
Halford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halford lunges at Yoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yoshi's hand.
Halford throws a body shot but no joy.
Halford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoshi counters with a thumping low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Halford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshi.
Halford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Halford tries to get set, Yoshi tries to push him back and clinch up but Halford manages to avoid the attempt.
Yoshi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halford. That one must have hurt.
Halford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Yoshi blocks the body kick.
Yoshi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halford is able to avoid easily.
Yoshi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halford. That did some damage!
Halford tries to land a front kick but Yoshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yoshi blocks the body kick.
Halford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yoshi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Halford misses with a few strikes there.
Yoshi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg 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!
Halford throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshi tried to counter with a leg kick but Halford avoided it.
Halford misses the body punch #CL#
and Yoshi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yoshi.
Halford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yoshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yoshi misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Halford is trying to break the clinch but Yoshi is controlling him.
Halford tries to break the clinch but Yoshi is controlling the position.
Halford tries to circle away but Yoshi has him pinned against the cage.
Halford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Halford avoids the damage to the body.
Yoshi working Halford over with knees to the body.
Halford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Halford controls the action.
Yoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yoshi tries a knee to the head but Halford blocks it.
#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yoshi.
Yoshi misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Yoshi breaks from the clinch.
Yoshi throws a leg kick but Halford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Halford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halford blocks the body kick.
Halford looks to throw a body kick
and Yoshi counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Yoshi.
Halford throws a body shot but no joy.
Halford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halford 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Splinter Yoshi.
I think Yoshi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Splinter Yoshi!
Splinter Yoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ROTI-22
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Halford just misses with a punch to the body.
Hume wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Halford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hume throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halford's waist but Halford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hume off to one side.
Halford misses with a wild body shot.
Hume misses with a lunging right hand
and Halford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Halford lands with a nice body kick.
Hume throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hume fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halford manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Halford misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halford.
Hume fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hume doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hume avoids the body shot from Halford.
Halford fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hume has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Hume throws a head punch that misses.
Hume throws a punch but it's blocked by Halford.
Hume swings wildly with an uppercut but Halford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hume has a couple of punches blocked by Halford.
Hume tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hume misses with a punch to the body.
Hume misses with a punch to the body.
Halford can't break the clinch.
Hume lands a nice uppercut.
Halford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A body shot lands from Hume.
Halford looking to stall.
Hume swings wildly with an uppercut but Halford uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Halford breaks from the clinch.
Halford is looking to land body kicks.
Hume throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Hume looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hume is standing up over Halford. Halford looks to escape but Hume dives into side control.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halford struggling a bit here.#T3#
Halford wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Halford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hume. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hume has an Americana. Halford didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hume is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hume hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Desmond Hume!
Our winner, Desmond Hume, 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:
ROTI-20
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Halford avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Halford catches Smith right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Halford.
Smith keeps control of Halford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Halford to the mat.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halford manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Smith stands up over Halford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control from the top but Halford keeps moving. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Halford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halford manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Halford's guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith trying to control but Halford is working from the bottom.
Halford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halford can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith working over Halford with some ground and pound. Halford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith thows a huge punch but Halford dodges it nicely.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Halford trying to control from the bottom.
Halford has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Halford is trying to control but can't.
Smith 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.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith thows a huge punch but Halford dodges it nicely.
Smith passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halford keeps working. #T3#
Smith controlling from side mount.
Smith wants to control but Halford is keeping him busy.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Halford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Halford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith cracks Halford with a big elbow.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Halford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith landing a few strikes.
We've been informed that Halford has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Smith landing strikes.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Halford can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Smith forces Halford back against the cage and clinches.
Halford taking a breather.
Halford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halford is defending well for now.
Halford tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith has Halford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith has Halford pressed against the cage, preventing Halford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Halford after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halford's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halford.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halford smiles and moves away.
Smith avoids the head kick by Halford.
#T1#
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Halford lands a nice shot to the body.
Halford lands a front kick.
Halford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halford is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Halford circles away and we're back to standing.
Halford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
JT Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Halford throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Halford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Halford lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halford.
Halford lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halford.
Halford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halford.#T2#
Halford scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#KD2#
Halford drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halford is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Halford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Halford lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halford lands a brutal head kick. Smith looks out on his feet and Halford throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rodney Halford!
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Event:
ROTI-12
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Stiffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halford.
No joy there for Stiffy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halford lands a nice shot to the body.
Halford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stiffy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stiffy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halford looks to score with a jab to the body but Stiffy is just out of range.
Halford connects with a leg kick. Stiffy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halford slips a straight right by Stiffy.
Halford throws the left hand but Stiffy avoids the punch easily.
Halford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stiffy moves away.
Nacho Stiffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Rodney Halford has been cut.
Halford lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiffy throws a series of punches but Halford moves out of range.
Halford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stiffy rather than just go for the knockout.
Halford cracks a nice hook into Stiffy's ribs.
Halford thows a body kick. Stiffy tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Halford looks to land a combination but Stiffy avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stiffy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Halford - the referee stops the clock and Stiffy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Halford. Stiffy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halford thuds his shin into the meat of Stiffy's side.
Stiffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halford takes a swing at Stiffy's ribcage but misses.
Stiffy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halford on the side of the head.
Stiffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Halford is just out of range.
Halford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stiffy misses with a lunging right hand
and Halford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stiffy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Halford.
Crunch! Halford slams his shin into Stiffy's torso.
Stiffy is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Halford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halford scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Halford slips under a jab from Stiffy.
Halford looks to score with a jab to the body but Stiffy is just out of range.
It looked like Stiffy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halford.
Stiffy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halford counters with a body kick.
Halford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stiffy.#CL2#
Halford moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Stiffy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stiffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Halford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiffy misses with the head strike.
Stiffy tries to break free but Halford pushes him back against the cage.
Halford prevents a body shot from Stiffy.
Halford blocking some punches.
Stiffy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiffy.
Halford is trying to break the clinch but Stiffy has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halford.
Halford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Stiffy keeps control of Halford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halford has had enough of the clinch but Stiffy keeps him there for the moment.
Stiffy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halfords head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stiffy as Halford tries to tie him up.
Halford wants to break free but Stiffy has control.
Halford tries to break free but Stiffy pushes him back against the cage.
Halford blocks an uppercut.
Stiffy prevents Halford from breaking the clinch.
Stiffy tries to throw a body punch but Halford avoids it by throwing Stiffy back against the cage. #T4#
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.
Stiffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stiffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Halford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halford tries to break free but Stiffy pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halford.
Stiffy is trying to break the clinch but Halford has him pressed against the cage.
Stiffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Stiffy.
Stiffy is trying to break free.
Halford trying to stall but Stiffy improves his position.
Stiffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halford has Stiffy pressed against the cage, preventing Stiffy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stiffy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Halford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Halford's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Halford thuds his shin into the meat of Stiffy's side.
Halford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stiffy misses with a hook
and Halford counters with a nice body shot.
Halford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stiffy.
Stiffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Halford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodney Halford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stiffy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halford throws a head kick that Stiffy semi-blocks.
Halford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Halford throws a head kick that Stiffy semi-blocks.
Stiffy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stiffy misses with a body shot.
Halford jabs at Stiffy's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stiffy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Halford - the referee stops the clock and Stiffy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Halford. Stiffy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stiffy cracks Halford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Halford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Stiffy misses with a wild body shot.
Stiffy misses with a right hand
and Halford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stiffy misses with a right hand
and Halford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stiffy takes a step back to recover.
Stiffy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stiffy misses with a looping left.
Halford pushes Stiffy away with a front kick.
Stiffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halford.
Stiffy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Halford scores with a spinning back kick!
Halford scores with a push kick.
Halford delivers a nice body kick.
Halford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stiffy under the eye.#T2#
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!
Crunch! Halford slams his shin into Stiffy's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halford.
Halford works Stiffy's body with a nice hook.
Halford delivers a nice body kick.
Halford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Halford thows a body kick. Stiffy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stiffy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halford lands a nice hook to Stiffy's body. Stiffy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stiffy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Halford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Halford. Stiffy shrugs it off though.
Halford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Stiffy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halford.
Halford swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Halford digs a good hook to Stiffy's body.
A shot to the body from Stiffy misses
and Halford counters with a body kick that stops Stiffy in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick from Halford lands but Stiffy takes it in his stride.
Stiffy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halford. That one must have hurt.
Halford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Halford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halford delivers a nice body kick.
Halford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stiffy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halford stuns Stiffy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halford thows a body kick. Stiffy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stiffy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halford.
Stiffy throws an overhand right that lands on Halford's shoulder, as Halford tries to avoid the shot.
Stiffy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Halford lands a nice hook to Stiffy's body. Stiffy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halford doesn't manage to clinch there - Stiffy circles away.
Stiffy is looking for a counter combo.
Halford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Halford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Halford scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiffy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halford lands with a nice body kick.
Halford swings for the body but Stiffy moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Halford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodney Halford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stiffy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halford takes one to the side of the head.
Halford lands a high kick!
Crunch! Halford slams his shin into Stiffy's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stiffy.
Halford scores with a spinning back kick!
Halford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stiffy.
Halford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halford jabs Stiffy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Halford. Stiffy shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Halford - that will leave a mark!
Halford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stiffy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halford throws a body punch but Stiffy moves out of range. #T1#
Stiffy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stiffy duly obliges.
Halford misses the shot to the body.
Stiffy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halford can pounce on him.
Halford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Halford scores with a kick to the body.
Halford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stiffy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halford lands with a nice body punch.
Stiffy misses with a lunging right hand
and Halford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halford misses with a two punch combination.
Stiffy misses with a hook. Halford ducked under it nicely.
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!
Stiffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halford.
Halford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stiffy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Halford - the referee stops the clock and Stiffy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Halford. Stiffy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halford swings for the body but Stiffy moves out of range.
Halford misses with a double jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Halford!
Halford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stiffy looks to land a left hand but Halford moved out of range nicely.
Stiffy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Halford moves out of range of the strikes.
Halford is looking to clinch.
Halford looks to land a combination. Stiffy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stiffy loads up on a big right hand but Halford slips the punch.
Halford lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Halford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stiffy if he has to take too many more of those.
Stiffy throws a right hand that misses
and Halford counters with a body kick that stops Stiffy in his tracks momentarily.
Halford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Halford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halford scores with a kick to the body.
Rodney Halford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halford lands a slapping body shot.
Stiffy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Halford.
Stiffy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Halford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stiffy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stiffy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Halford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Halford throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halford scores with a head kick. Stiffy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Halford misses with a body kick.
Stiffy throwing a counter right hand but Halford manages to avoid it.
Stiffy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halford at a distance.
Halford misses the shot to the body.
Stiffy with a jab.
Halford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stiffy.
Halford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stiffy.
Nacho Stiffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halford connects with a body shot.
Halford works the jab nicely.
Stiffy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halford throws a body shot but no joy.
Halford connects with a high kick.
Stiffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Halford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stiffy thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Halford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Halford!
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Event:
ROTI-09
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dragon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halford wants to get back to his feet but Dragon is dominant here and he's now got Halford's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halford tries to roll but Dragon sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dragon controlling the positon.
Dragon is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Halford up.
Dragon lands a shot to the head.
Dragon landing with strikes.
Halford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dragon scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Halford is looking for a way out. #T1#
What can Halford do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dragon is working the ground and pound. Can Halford escape?
Dragon lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Halford.
Dragon is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Halford.
Dragon scores with punches from the back.
Dragon controlling from the back.#T2#
Dragon lands a shot to the head.
Dragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halford's body.
Dragon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dragon is punishing Halford with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dragon keeps control of the position easily here as Halford tries to buck him off.
Dragon lands strikes to the head.
Dragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Halford is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dragon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragon is punishing Halford with strikes - can he finish him?!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Halford grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragon cracks Halford with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Halford from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dragon controlling the positon.
Dragon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halford for as long as he can get away with.
Dragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dragon 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.
Dragon scores with strikes from the back.
#T4#
Dragon is riding his opponent, not letting Halford buck him off.
The referee is taking a good look at Halford as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dragon!
I would not like to be Halford right now.
Halford covers up after that shot from Dragon.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dragon controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wonderful Dragon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Halford connects with an inside leg kick.
Halford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Halford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dragon.
And Halford responds with a good body kick, but Dragon manages to step out the way in time.
Halford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Dragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halford looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dragon successfully pulls guard.
Dragon has control of Halford's left arm, preventing Halford from doing any damage.
Dragon continues to stall.#T1#
Dragon striking off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halford wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No joy there for Halford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragon throwing a counter right hand but Halford manages to avoid it.
Dragon takes one to the chin there.
Halford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dragon backs up against the cage.
Halford throws a body shot but no joy.
Halford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halford lands a jab.
Halford looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well.
Dragon shoots and misses
and Halford counters with a right hand to the body.
Halford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Dragon misses its target.
Halford lands with a nice body punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Halford.
Rodney Halford seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Halford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halford digs a good body shot into Dragon's ribs.
Rodney Halford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halford thows a body kick. Dragon tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Dragon clinches up against the cage.
Halford is trying to maintain a safe position but Dragon gets an underhook and turns Halford into the cage.
Dragon tries to pull guard but Halford holds him up against the cage and eventually Dragon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wonderful Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragon jumps guard but Halford stands there with Dragon around his waist. Dragon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragon has him pressed against the cage.
Halford tries to stall but Dragon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Dragon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dragon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halford blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragon jumps guard but Halford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dragon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dragon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Halford to keep the fight standing.
Halford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dragon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Halford to keep the fight standing.
Dragon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halford walks away with a smile on his face. Dragon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dragon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Halford tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Halford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dragon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Dragon with that takedown attempt.
Halford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dragon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halford connects with a leg kick. Dragon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halford counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Halford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halford.
Dragon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Halford scores with a jab to the body.
Halford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halford but Halford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wonderful Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dragon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Halford.#T2#
Halford lands with a nice combination. Dragon backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halford lands with a shot to the body.
Halford lands a jab to the nose.
Dragon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Halford lands with a nice body kick.
Halford lands with a nice body punch.
Halford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Halford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dragon rather than just go for the knockout.
Dragon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Halford - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Halford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wonderful Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halford connects with a body shot.
Halford lands with a good body shot.
Rodney Halford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halford punishes Dragon's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodney Halford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halford thows a body kick. Dragon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Halford works Dragon's body with a nice hook.
Halford keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dragon is defended easily by Halford.
Halford thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Halford thows a body kick. Dragon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Halford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halford throws a front kick that sends Dragon stumbling back into the cage.
Halford lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Halford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halford 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Rodney Halford!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Rodney Halford!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Rodney Halford!
Rodney Halford wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ROTI-01
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Stiffy missing with a left hand there. Halford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halford scores with a head kick. Stiffy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stiffy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Halford takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rodney Halford has been cut.
Stiffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Halford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stiffy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Halford to counter with a crisp jab.
Stiffy throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Stiffy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Halford sprawling to the canvas! Halford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stiffy finish him?!
#ROC2#
Halford is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiffy lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nacho Stiffy!
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