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Event:
Striking Masters 20
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Russ misses the shot to the body.
Leman Russ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Russ really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Underwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Underwood defending well as Russ loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Russ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Underwood's head.
Russ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Russ connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Russ misses with a left hand
and Underwood counters with a two punch combo.
Russ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russ cracks Underwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Underwood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Underwood is rocked!
Russ changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood cracks the inside of Russ's front leg.
Russ throws a sloppy body shot
and Underwood counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Russ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russ misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Russ feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Underwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Russ misses with a body shot.
Underwood is looking for the big counter here.
Russ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russ is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russ swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Underwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Underwood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Russ throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Russ works over Underwood's head and body with a nice combination.
Russ clobbers Underwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russ misses with a hook.
Underwood throws a counter combo.
Underwood scores with a leg kick.
Russ throws a body shot but no joy.
Underwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good leg kick by Underwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Russ scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russ misses with an uppercut. Underwood saw that one coming.
Russ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Underwood circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Underwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russ throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russ throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot.
Russ connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leman Russ dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Russ.
Russ connects with a jab.
Russ misses with a body punch
and Underwood counters with a series of strikes. Russ will be more careful next time no doubt.
Russ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Underwood counters with a thumping low kick.
Russ moves in looking to clinch but Underwood pushes him off.
Russ fails to land with a series of punches.
Leman Russ is winning the standup battle so far.
Underwood avoids the body shot from Russ.
Russ misses with a looping right.
Russ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Underwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Russ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Russ.
Underwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russ.
Russ lands a jab to Underwood's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Russ misses the target. #T1#
Russ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Russ moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUnderwood.
Russ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Underwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Russ throws the left hand but Underwood avoids the punch easily.
Underwood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Russ connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Russ throws a good cross that connects.
Russ throws a poor cross that misses
and Underwood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Underwood.
Russ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Underwood throws a sloppy head kick and Russ moves out of range easily.
Russ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Underwood feints a counter leg kick.
Underwood jabs at Russ's body.#T2#
Russ throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood.
Jab by Russ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Russ finds it's way through Underwood's defenses.
Russ throws a hook but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russ throws out the jab.
Underwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Underwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russ is looking to counter the offense by Underwood and move into the clinch.
Russ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
Underwood thinks about the counter body kick.
Russ lands a nice shot that snaps Underwood's head back.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russ moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leman Russ dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Underwood moves away from the strike by Russ.
Underwood is looking for the big counter here.
Underwood slips under a jab from Russ.
Russ tests Underwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russ was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
A head kick misses from Underwood.
Russ throws the left hand but Underwood avoids the punch easily.
Underwood feints a counter leg kick.
Russ is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Russ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Russ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Underwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russ throws a hook but Underwood blocks it.
Russ backing away here, and Underwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Underwood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Russ rather than just go for the knockout.
Russ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russ throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood throws a counter combo.#T1#
Russ lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Russ.
Russ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
Russ cracks Underwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Russ bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Russ lands.
Russ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Underwood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Russ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Russ.
Underwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russ moves in looking to clinch but Underwood pushes him off.#T2#
Russ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away.
Underwood throws a fast counter high kick but Russ manages to duck under it in time.
Russ loads up on a big right hand but Underwood slips the punch.
Russ throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Russ doesn't manage to clinch there - Underwood circles away.
Underwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Russ is wise to it.
Russ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Underwood has time to react.
Russ's jab looks to have found its range, popping Underwood under the eye.
Russ tries to clinch up
and Underwood counters with a thumping low kick.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Russ.
Russ misses with a wild body shot.
Francis Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russ misses with a body shot
and Underwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leman Russ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russ has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leman Russ!
Leman Russ took some time post fight to say the following; 'Quiets the crowd and quietly while also being out of breath says Those Words: TheRe aRe NO WoLVes On FeNRiS!....HoWwWwWLs screams SKAL and Drops MIc.!!!'.
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Event:
Striking Masters 16
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Small gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Underwood or not.
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Underwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood lands an uppercut.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small blocking some punches.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
A short uppercut from Small.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Underwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Small prevents a body shot from Underwood.
Underwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Underwood has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Small seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Underwood can turn it around.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Underwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Underwood controls the action.
A short uppercut from Small.
Small misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small lands with a left to the head.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #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!
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Small lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small working aggressively here.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Underwood misses with the head strike.
Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Underwood misses with the head strike.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Underwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Small presses Underwood against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Underwood controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Small closes the distance and clinches.
Underwood blocking some punches.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small misses with the head strike.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Underwood tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Small misses with a body punch.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Underwood digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Underwood controls the action.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Underwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Underwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Uriah Small has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Underwood lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Underwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.
Underwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Underwood tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small is working Underwood over against the ropes.
Small lands with a right to the head.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small blocking some punches.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Underwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Small on the inside. #T2#
Small blocks an uppercut.
Underwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Small.
Small blocks a body shot from Underwood.
Underwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Underwood blocks an uppercut.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small misses with some punches.
Underwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Underwood controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Small.
Underwood working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francis Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Underwood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Underwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Underwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Small tests Underwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Underwood is rocked!
Small throws a hook but Underwood avoids it easily.
Underwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him?
Small throws a low kick, looking for Underwood's leg but Underwood calmly moves out of range.
As Small backs off Underwood throws a huge counter combo but Small manages to avoid it all.
Underwood seems to have recovered his senses.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Underwood blocks a jab.
Underwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Small swings away with a body shot that misses
and Underwood counters with a straight right hand.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Small misses with a body shot.
Small backing away here, and Underwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small connects with a leg kick. Underwood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Small gets a clinch.
Small pushes Underwood back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Small.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Underwood controls the action.
Underwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Underwood presses Small against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Underwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Underwood.
Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Underwood can do to turn this around?#T2#
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Underwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries to work over Underwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Small tries to work over Underwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Underwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Small prevents a body shot from Underwood.
Underwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Underwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Underwood tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Underwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small lands a left hand.
Small working aggressively here.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Underwood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriah Small showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Small has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small!
During a confident post fight interview, Uriah Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Striking Masters 10
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Bin Sari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Underwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bin Sari misses the body punch
and Underwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Bin Sari just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Aishah Bin Sari has been cut.#CL#
Bin Sari clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Bin Sari fails to land.
Bin Sari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Bin Sari.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Underwood tries a body shot but Bin Sari blocks it.
Bin Sari blocks a body shot from Underwood.
Bin Sari prevents a body shot from Underwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Bin Sari.
Underwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bin Sari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
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!
Underwood misses with some punches.
Bin Sari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bin Sari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Underwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bin Sari backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
Bin Sari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as Bin Sari controls the action.
Bin Sari lands with a short shot to the head.
Underwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bin Sari lands a body shot.
Bin Sari works on Underwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Bin Sari presses Underwood against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bin Sari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as Bin Sari controls the action.
Underwood blocks a body shot from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari working aggressively here.
Bin Sari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Underwood.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Underwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bin Sari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari lands a body punch.
Bin Sari blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Underwood lands a shoulder strike.
Bin Sari lands with a left to the head.
Bin Sari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bin Sari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bin Sari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bin Sari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Underwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bin Sari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bin Sari - that landed with a thud.
Underwood misses with the head strike.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Bin Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood tries to work over Bin Sari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bin Sari scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Bin Sari.
Underwood tries to work over Bin Sari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Sari misses with the head strike.
Bin Sari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Underwood working aggressively here.
Bin Sari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aishah Bin Sari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aishah Bin Sari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bin Sari clinches up against the ropes.
Bin Sari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Underwood lands a shoulder strike.
Bin Sari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bin Sari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Underwoods head.
Bin Sari lands an uppercut.
Underwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Underwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari cracks Underwood with a nice body shot.
Bin Sari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Underwood or not.
Bin Sari prevents a body shot from Underwood.
Bin Sari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bin Sari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bin Sari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Underwood can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bin Sari's elbow.
Bin Sari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Underwoods head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood.
Bin Sari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bin Sari lands an uppercut.#T1#
Underwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bin Sari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Underwood or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bin Sari.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Underwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bin Sari lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Underwood is rocked!
Bin Sari lands a left hand.
Underwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Bin Sari finish him?
Bin Sari lands with a light punch inside.
Underwood working aggressively here.
Bin Sari lands a hook that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Bin Sari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bin Sari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Bin Sari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Underwood seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bin Sari.
Underwood tries a body shot but Bin Sari blocks it.
#T2#
Bin Sari cracks Underwood with a nice body shot.
Underwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bin Sari lands with a right to the head.
Bin Sari lands with a light punch inside.
Bin Sari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bin Sari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bin Sari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bin Sari lands a nice uppercut.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari lands a shot to the body.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as Bin Sari controls the action.
Underwood has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bin Sari seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Underwood can turn it around.
Bin Sari lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Bin Sari.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Bin Sari.
Underwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bin Sari as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Bin Sari.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Bin Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aishah Bin Sari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aishah Bin Sari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bin Sari 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.
#KD#
Bin Sari scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Underwood to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Bin Sari away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Underwood got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Bin Sari is just out of range.
Bin Sari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Bin Sari misses.
Bin Sari darts in trying to clinch
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Underwood scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Underwood in his tracks.
Bin Sari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bin Sari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bin Sari connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Underwood slips a jab from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari looks to throw the jab but Underwood is out of range.
Bin Sari throws a series of punches but Underwood avoids them all with ease.
Bin Sari throws a big shot that misses.
Bin Sari misses the jab.
Underwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Underwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin Sari.
Good leg kick by Bin Sari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aishah Bin Sari is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Bin Sari
and Underwood counters with a good, hard body kick but Bin Sari shrugs it off.
Bin Sari lands a jab.
Bin Sari cracks the inside of Underwood's front leg.
Bin Sari misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Bin Sari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Underwood defending well as Bin Sari loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Sari punishes Underwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Underwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bin Sari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Bin Sari tenderised Underwood's leg. Underwood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Underwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bin Sari, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bin Sari takes the fight into the clinch.
Francis Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underwood tries a body shot but Bin Sari blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aishah Bin Sari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bin Sari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aishah Bin Sari!
After the fight, Aishah Bin Sari 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Underwood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Underwood shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rigano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Underwood to the ground. Rigano is now in Underwood's guard.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Rigano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rigano stops Underwood from getting back to his feet.
Underwood is looking to get back to is feet but Rigano passes into side control.
Underwood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underwood tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood is trying to get back to his feet but Rigano has full control of the position and if anything, Underwood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Underwood's coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1##SUB2#
Rigano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Underwood is defending well though. Rigano let's go of the attempt for now.
Rigano is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Underwood trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Rigano is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Underwood with him. Underwood is trying to defend but Rigano has an arm under the chin now! Underwood grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cliff Rigano!
After winning the bout, Cliff Rigano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FARTMMA 57
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Underwood throws a head kick but Erwin moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Underwood.
A jab from Erwin does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underwood.
Erwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underwood.#T1#
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but Underwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Underwood throws an overhand right that lands on Erwin's shoulder, as Erwin tries to avoid the shot.
Erwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
And Erwin tries to counter it with a takedown but Underwood pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Erwin feints and as Underwood raises his hands in defense, Erwin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Erwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Underwood is trying to control the position but Erwin postures up.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Underwood controls Erwin momentarily but Erwin frees himself.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Erwin passes Underwood's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Erwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Underwood is just riding it out for now. Erwin eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Erwin 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.
Erwin is trying to control. Underwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Erwin is taking a breather. Underwood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Erwin trying to control from half guard but Underwood is working away.
Erwin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Erwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Francis Underwood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Underwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Underwood throws a sloppy head kick and Erwin moves out of range easily.
Erwin just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
Erwin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Underwood defends it well.
A big left from Underwood misses.
Erwin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Francis Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick by Underwood misses #TD2#
and Erwin counters with a takedown into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Erwin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Erwin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Erwin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Underwood seems a little lost for a moment, as Erwin dominates the positioning.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Underwood wants to control but Erwin postures up.#SUB2#
Erwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erwin trying to control the action but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Erwin is staying tight to Underwood's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Erwin trying to control the action but Underwood is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Erwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Underwood, who protects the arm well.
Underwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erwin on the ground.
Underwood is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Underwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Underwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Erwin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Underwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2#
Erwin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Erwin trying to control the position but Underwood is working away.
Erwin moves into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Erwin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Erwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Underwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Erwin counters with a takedown into side control.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Underwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erwin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Underwood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Derek Erwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erwin advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Erwin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Underwood to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Underwood shrugs it off. #T1#
Erwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Erwin is continuing to stall.
Underwood tries to lock up and control but Erwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Erwin content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Erwin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Underwood manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Erwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erwin controls the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Underwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erwin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Underwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Underwood is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Erwin taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Erwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Erwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erwin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Underwood is looking to reverse the position.
Underwood prevents Erwin from improving position. #SUB2#
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Underwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erwin trying to control the position but Underwood is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Erwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Erwin 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Erwin!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Erwin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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