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Event:
Elite Thai Showdown: 2
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Saxton misses with a straight left.
Nightfury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saxton misses with a looping left.
Nightfury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saxton.
Saxton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nightfury, right into the meat.
Nightfury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saxton has time to react.
Nightfury misses the jab.
Nightfury connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Nightfury.
Draco Nightfury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightfury throws a chopping leg kick but Saxton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nightfury moves away.
Saxton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nightfury misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nightfury. That's going to slow Saxton down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Nightfury makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Nightfury closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saxton moves out of range of the body kick from Nightfury.
Saxton is looking for a counter combo.
Nightfury scoring well with a low kick there.
Nightfury bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saxton's head.
Saxton throws a series of punches but Nightfury avoids them all with ease.
Saxton moves forwards but Nightfury connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saxton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nightfury finds it's way round the side to connect with Saxton's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nightfury.
Nightfury defending well as Saxton loads up on a big left hand.
Nightfury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saxton in his tracks.
Nightfury throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Nightfury fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saxton misses with a low kick.
Nightfury scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Nightfury gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nightfury tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nightfury misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Nightfury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
Saxton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saxton prevents a body shot from Nightfury. #BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nightfury moves away from the strike by Saxton.
Saxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nightfury counters with a left to the body.
Saxton misses with a looping right.
Nightfury throws a leg kick which misses Saxton's front leg but catches the back leg as Saxton tries to avoid it.
Saxton throws a low kick, looking for Nightfury's leg but Nightfury calmly moves out of range.
Nightfury throws out a loose jab but Saxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saxton scores with a jab.
Nightfury scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nightfury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saxton moves forwards but Nightfury connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nightfury. Saxton shrugs it off though.
Nightfury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Nightfury dominated that round.
That's time! Saxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nightfury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saxton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nightfury misses the target.
Saxton throws a hook but Nightfury avoids it easily.
Nightfury looks to throw the jab but Saxton is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nightfury throws the kick towards the body but Saxton avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Nightfury.
Draco Nightfury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nightfury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saxton is looking to chop away at Nightfury's legs.
Nightfury throws a jab but it's blocked by Saxton.
Saxton throwing a counter right hand but Nightfury manages to avoid it.
Nightfury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nightfury fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saxton checks it well.
Nightfury fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saxton on the side of the head.
Nightfury connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saxton throws a hook but Nightfury blocks it.
Nightfury is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nightfury lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nightfury.
Nightfury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightfury throws a front kick to the face that drops Saxton face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Draco Nightfury!
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Event:
WKBC 1: The Beginning
Date: Jan 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Bouya looks to land a combination but Saxton avoids it well.
Saxton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saxton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bouya checks it well.
Saxton dodges the punch combination from Bouya.
Saxton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bouya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Saxton misses the target.
Bouya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saxton misses with a combination
and Bouya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Saxton.
Bouya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bouya slips a straight right by Saxton.
Saxton throws a solid leg kick but Bouya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saxton.
Saxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saxton misses with a series of wild punches.
As Saxton backs off Bouya throws a huge counter combo but Saxton manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Saxton throws a hook to the side of Bouya's head but Bouya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saxton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bouya.
Bouya tries to bum rush Saxton with a series of wild strikes but Saxton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bouya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bouya counters with a nice uppercut.
Bouya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gary Saxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouya moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
Saxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouya counters with a left and a right that stings Saxton. #ROC2#
Saxton is rocked!
Saxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bouya has time to react.
Saxton misses with a looping right.
Bouya unleashes a big counter combination but Saxton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saxton connects with the punch.
Saxton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saxton throws a right hand that misses
and Bouya counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Saxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bouya plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Saxton to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Saxton just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harumichi Bouya!
Harumichi Bouya decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Saxton with a jab.
Saxton scores with a punch to the head.
Choi takes one to the chin there.
Saxton cracks Choi with a good jab.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saxton misses with an uppercut. Choi saw that one coming.
As Saxton backs off Choi throws a huge counter combo but Saxton manages to avoid it all.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saxton is looking for a counter combo.
Choi lands a head kick. Saxton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saxton blocks a head kick by Choi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saxton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saxton avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Saxton misses the target.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Saxton coming out on top.
Saxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Saxton blocks a head kick by Choi.
Choi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saxton.
Choi throws a head kick that misses
and Saxton counters with a left to the body.
Byung Soo Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saxton throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
Choi throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Saxton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choi slips a jab and a cross from Saxton.
Saxton misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Saxton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Choi has time to react.
Saxton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Choi throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Choi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Saxton drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Choi follows Saxton to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byung Soo Choi!
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Event:
K1 Kings: 3
Date: Dec 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton digs a good body shot into Ishii's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Ishii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saxton doesn't seem phased though.
Saxton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saxton cracks Ishii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ishii misses with a body shot.
Ishii throws a leg kick
and Saxton counters with a straight right hand.
Saxton throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii throws a hook to the side of Saxton's head but Saxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishii connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Saxton.
Ishii is breathing heavily.
Saxton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saxton throws a hook but Ishii blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishii lands a jab-cross combination.
Saxton misses with a double jab.
Ishii tries to counter by clinching up but Saxton breaks away and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saxton dips to his left and cracks Ishii with an uppercut!
Saxton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saxton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saxton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ishii.
Ishii blocks a head kick by Saxton.
Saxton throws a leg kick
and Ishii counters with a three punch combo that has Saxton backing up. Saxton nods at Ishii to acknowledge the strikes.
Saxton misses with a double jab.
Ishii misses with a double jab.
Saxton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ishii under the eye.
Ishii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saxton.
Ishii misses with an uppercut. Saxton saw that one coming.
Saxton scores with a jab to the body.
Saxton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ishii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saxton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii misses with a double jab
and Ishii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ishii swings for the body but Saxton moves out of range.
#T2#
A cross from Saxton lands.
Ishii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saxton misses the shot to the body.
Ishii tries to bum rush Saxton with a series of wild strikes but Saxton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishii.
Saxton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ishii's calf.
Saxton misses with a kick to the body.
Saxton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saxton throws a series of punches but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii throws a lazy uppercut
and Saxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ishii slips a straight right by Saxton.
Saxton throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saxton throws a low kick, looking for Ishii's leg but Ishii calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ishii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishii moves away.
Ishii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saxton.
Saxton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ishii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
Ishii closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Saxton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishii circles away quickly and effectively.
Saxton misses the jab.
Saxton dodges the punch combination from Ishii.
Ishii checks the leg kick.
Saxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saxton throws a combination that misses
and Saxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saxton.
Ishii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gary Saxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishii just misses with a punch to the body.
Saxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saxton manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Gary Saxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Saxton misses the target.
Ishii throwing a counter right hand but Saxton manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Saxton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ishii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Ishii throws a lazy uppercut
and Saxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saxton lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Saxton tenderised Ishii's leg. Ishii is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Ishii drives through and clinches with Saxton against the ropes.
Saxton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saxton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ishii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Saxton misses.
Ishii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishii lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Saxton.
Ishii moves in looking to clinch but Saxton pushes him off.#T2#
Saxton looks to land a left hand but Ishii moved out of range nicely.
Ishii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ishii has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saxton slips under a jab.
Ishii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saxton.
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target.
Saxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishii is looking to clinch but Saxton is avoiding it.
Ishii misses with a body shot
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Ishii.
Ishii slips a jab from Saxton.
Saxton blocks a jab.
Saxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Saxton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ishii.
Saxton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Saxton drives through and clinches with Ishii against the ropes.
Saxton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ishii misses with an elbow over the top.
Ishii misses with some punches.
Saxton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saxton just leaning against Ishii, taking a breather.
Saxton tries a body shot but Ishii blocks it.
Saxton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ishii misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saxton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ishii lands a right hand. #T1#
Ishii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saxton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saxton blocks the elbow strike.
Ishii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Saxton misses.
Saxton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ishii throws a hook to the side of Saxton's head but Saxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saxton unleashes a big counter combination but Ishii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saxton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saxton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ishii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ishii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Saxton as he connects with a hook.
Saxton misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Ishii counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ishii.
Ishii misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ishii throws an elbow but it misses.
Saxton lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ishii slips a jab from Saxton.
A right-left combo lands from Saxton.
Ishii takes one to the chin there.
Ishii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Saxton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saxton 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Saxton!
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Event:
K1 Kings: 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saxton.
Saxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Saxton lands a glancing blow to the side of Po's head.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Saxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saxton looks to land a right hand but Po moved out of range.
Saxton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Po.
Saxton throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
Saxton misses the jab.
Saxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saxton connects with a crisp jab.
Saxton wants to clinch
letting Po counter with a right hand.
Po misses with a straight right.
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!
Po throws a right and a left that Saxton avoids nicely. #T1#
Saxton tries to clinch but Po moves out of range.
Saxton tries to bum rush Po with a series of wild strikes but Po uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Saxton.
Saxton drops his guard momentarily, allowing Po to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Saxton! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Po takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tong Po!
An out of breath Tong Po thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
K1 Kings: 1
Date: Dec 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Saxton looks to land a left hand but Takemura moved out of range nicely.
Takemura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saxton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a one-two to the body.
Saxton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gary Saxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saxton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takemura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saxton misses with a double jab.
Saxton throws a hook to the side of Takemura's head but Takemura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Takemura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saxton is looking for the big counter here.
Saxton clobbers Takemura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Takemura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saxton misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Saxton is rocked!#T1#
Saxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saxton thinking.
Takemura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takemura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Takemura finish him?
Saxton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takemura counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Saxton to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.
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Event:
AKT 7 Vegas Secrets
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saxton misses with a wild combination.
Saxton with a hook.
Zirkov thows a body kick. Saxton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zirkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Saxton tries to get set, Zirkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Saxton manages to avoid the attempt.
Saxton avoids the body shot from Zirkov.
Saxton throws a low kick, looking for Zirkov's leg but Zirkov calmly moves out of range.
Zirkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zirkov scores with a jab to the head.
Saxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zirkov throws a lazy head kick
and Saxton counters with an outside leg kick.
Saxton staying out of range there.
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saxton throws a leg kick but Zirkov checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Zirkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zirkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saxton.
Saxton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saxton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Saxton throws a series of punches but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov is looking to slow Saxton down with leg kicks.
Saxton throws out a loose jab but Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saxton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zirkov momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Zirkov
and Saxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zirkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saxton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov avoids it easily.
It appears Zirkov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zirkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zirkov scores with a head kick. Saxton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zirkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zirkov backing away here, and Saxton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zirkov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saxton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zirkov can pounce on him.
Zirkov scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Saxton misses with the combination.
Zirkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saxton is out of range.
Saxton is looking for the big counter here.
Zirkov thows a leg kick but Saxton checks it
and Saxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saxton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saxton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Zirkov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saxton.
Zirkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zirkov scores a nice knee to the body.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov tries to break the clinch but Saxton is controlling the position.
Zirkov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zirkov can't find room to land a body shot as Saxton controls the action.
#T3#
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov avoids the elbow strike from Saxton, against the ropes.
Zirkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Saxton won't allow it.
Zirkov can't break the clinch.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saxton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Saxton. #BC#
Zirkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Saxton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zirkov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Saxton taking a breather. #BC2#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Zirkov closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Saxton.
Saxton lands an elbow that stopped Zirkov in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Saxton finds it's way through Zirkov's defenses.
Zirkov misses with a leg kick
letting Saxton counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saxton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saxton throws a nice looking combination but Zirkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zirkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saxton's calf.
Saxton misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saxton missing with a left hand there. Zirkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saxton throws a chopping leg kick but Zirkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zirkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saxton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Saxton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saxton throws a body punch but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zirkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zirkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Zirkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Saxton avoids it.
Zirkov scores with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Saxton blocks the low kick.
Saxton cracks Zirkov with a good jab.
Zirkov throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Zirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saxton misses with a few strikes there.
Zirkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Saxton circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
A punch combination from Saxton misses.
Zirkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saxton.
Zirkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zirkov staying out of range there.
Saxton is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zirkov cracks Saxton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saxton misses with a two punch combination.
As Saxton backs away, Zirkov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saxton fails to land with a series of punches.
Saxton swings for the body but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Gary Saxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Saxton.
Zirkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saxton looks to land a right hand but Zirkov moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Zirkov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saxton.
Saxton checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zirkov moves into range and lands a nice 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!
Zirkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saxton looks to throw the jab but Zirkov is out of range.
Zirkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saxton throws a body kick that misses
and Zirkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zirkov. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov slips a straight right by Saxton.
Zirkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saxton's corner calls for a 1-2. Saxton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saxton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Saxton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zirkov.
Good work by Saxton as he checks the leg kick.
Zirkov connects with a body shot.
Saxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov connects with a right hand. Saxton shakes it off.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zirkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saxton. That did some damage!
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov avoids it easily.
Zirkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zirkov takes a swing at Saxton's ribcage but misses.
Zirkov looks for the body kick but Saxton saw that one coming.
Zirkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saxton misses with a hook. Zirkov ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Saxton. Those never looked like landing.
Zirkov throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zirkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saxton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zirkov.
Zirkov is looking to wear down Saxton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Zirkov tenderised Saxton's leg. Saxton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saxton misses with a straight left.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zirkov moves away.
Saxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zirkov slips a straight right by Saxton.
Saxton throws out a leg kick but Zirkov moves out of range and Saxton only half commits.
Zirkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zirkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Zirkov scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
The crowd cheers as Saxton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zirkov doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Zirkov finds it's target.
Saxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zirkov tries to clinch but Saxton moves out of range.
It seemed like Saxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zirkov looks for the body kick but Saxton saw that one coming.
Saxton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zirkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saxton.
Saxton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saxton moves out of range of the body kick.
Saxton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands a jab.
Saxton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target.
Saxton throws a lazy right hand but Zirkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zirkov wants to clinch up but Saxton keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Zirkov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saxton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zirkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Saxton misses with a wild body shot.
Zirkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saxton.
Saxton tries to work over Zirkov's front leg with a kick but Zirkov checks it.
Saxton thuds a left hand into Zirkov's body.
Zirkov throws a body kick that misses
and Saxton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zirkov's knee momentarily.
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov blocks it.
Zirkov misses with a right hand
and Saxton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Saxton misses with a hook. Zirkov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saxton moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zirkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Zirkov is predictable there
and Saxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saxton throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
Saxton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Zirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Saxton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Saxton tries to keep at a distance but Zirkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Saxton.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Zirkov crunches a lovely knee into Saxton's ribcage.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton tries to stall but Zirkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Saxton breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Saxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saxton checks it well.
Saxton scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Saxton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zirkov.#CL#
Zirkov pushes Saxton up against the ropes in a clinch.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saxton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saxton looking to stall.
Saxton taking a breather. #BC#
Zirkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Zirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Zirkov pushes Saxton away with a front kick.
Zirkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zirkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zirkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saxton is looking to land body kicks.
Saxton tries to move into range but Zirkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zirkov thumps Saxton with a low kick.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zirkov wants to slow Saxton down by chopping away at his legs.
Zirkov walks into a straight right hand from Saxton.
Saxton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target.
Saxton looks to throw the jab but Zirkov is out of range.
Saxton stalks Zirkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zirkov's face. Zirkov staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zirkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Zirkov.
An inside leg kick lands from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands a right hook to the body.
Saxton throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.
Zirkov throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Zirkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saxton is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zirkov. Saxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a kick to the body.
Zirkov moves to clinch but Saxton breaks away
and Saxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saxton lands a jab to Zirkov's midsection.
Saxton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zirkov's sensitive parts.
Zirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saxton moves away.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. Saxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Saxton.
I think Saxton 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Zlatan Zirkov!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Gary Saxton!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Gary Saxton!
Gary Saxton wins by split decision!
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Event:
RH107
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siriwat's hands.#CL2#
Siriwat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Siriwat has Saxton pressed against the ropes.
Siriwat tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Siriwat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siriwat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saxton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Siriwat gets a clinch. #BC2#
Siriwat manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Siriwat takes the fight into the clinch.
Saxton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siriwat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Siriwat breaks from the clinch.
Saxton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Saxton finds it's way through Siriwat's defenses. #CL2#
Saxton gets tackled into the ropes by Siriwat. Siriwat maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Siriwat.#T1##BC2#
Siriwat breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Siriwat clinches up against the ropes.
Siriwat taking a breather.
Siriwat trying to land knees to the body.
Saxton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saxton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Siriwat breaks from the clinch.
Saxton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siriwat.
Saxton avoids the head kick by Siriwat.
Saxton lands a lovely overhand right.
Saxton fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Siriwat pushes Saxton up against the ropes in a clinch.
Siriwat missing with knees to the body.
Saxton throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Siriwat trying to land knees to the body.
Siriwat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saxton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siriwat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Siriwat breaks the clinch.
Saxton cracks Siriwat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Chokdee Siriwat has been cut.
Saxton looks to throw the jab but Siriwat is out of range. #CL2#
Siriwat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Siriwat tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Siriwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saxton tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Siriwat has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siriwat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saxton tries to stall but Siriwat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chokdee Siriwat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chokdee Siriwat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Siriwat missing with a left hand there. Saxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siriwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saxton.
Saxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siriwat circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Siriwat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Siriwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Siriwat moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Siriwat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gary Saxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Saxton is looking to score with low kicks.
Chokdee Siriwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saxton throws a nice looking combination but Siriwat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Siriwat instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Siriwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saxton wants to slow Siriwat down by chopping away at his legs.
Saxton wants to slow Siriwat down by chopping away at his legs.
Siriwat staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siriwat scores with a leg kick.
Siriwat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siriwat was well out of range. Poor timing from Saxton.
Saxton throws a nice looking combination but Siriwat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Siriwat moves away from the strike by Saxton.
No joy there for Saxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saxton throws a series of punches but Siriwat avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Siriwat blocks the leg kick.
Saxton with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Siriwat closes the distance and pushes Saxton back into the ropes.
Siriwat working Saxton over with knees to the body.
Siriwat stalling in the clinch.
Siriwat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saxton tries to circle away but Siriwat has him pinned against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Siriwat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Siriwat manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Siriwat closes the distance and pushes Saxton back into the ropes.
Saxton pushes off an throws an elbow but Siriwat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Siriwat manages to break the clinch.
Siriwat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Siriwat clinches up against the ropes.
Siriwat crunches a lovely knee into Saxton's ribcage.
Siriwat blocks the elbow strike.
Saxton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Siriwat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saxton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chokdee Siriwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chokdee Siriwat's cut.
That's time! Saxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Siriwat 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.
Siriwat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siriwat scores with a big combo that sends Saxton crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Saxton flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Siriwat jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chokdee Siriwat!
After the fight, Chokdee Siriwat 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:
RH94
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton loads up on a big right hand but Lallukka slips the punch.
Lallukka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lallukka misses with a head kick.
Saxton cracks Lallukka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saxton misses with a leg kick.
Lallukka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lallukka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gary Saxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lallukka defending well as Saxton loads up on a big left hand.
Lallukka misses with a head kick.
Saxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lallukka.
Saxton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLallukka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lallukka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saxton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saxton duly obliges.
Saxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saxton misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Saxton throws a series of punches but Lallukka avoids them all with ease.
As Saxton backs off Lallukka throws a huge counter combo but Saxton manages to avoid it all.
Saxton throws a series of punches but Lallukka moves out of range.
Saxton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLallukka.
Nice defenses there by Lallukka.
A jab from Saxton misses.
Lallukka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saxton lands with an overhand left.
Saxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saxton misses with an uppercut. Lallukka saw that one coming.
Saxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lallukka loads up on a big right hand but Saxton slips the punch.
Saxton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saxton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lallukka checks it well.
Saxton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLallukka.
Saxton throws a hook but Lallukka blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lallukka! But no joy.
Lallukka throws a right and a left that Saxton avoids nicely. #T2#
Saxton avoids a kick to the body.
Saxton lands a nice looking body kick.
Lallukka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lallukka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saxton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saxton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lallukka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saxton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lallukka scrambles back to his feet.
Saxton throws a good cross that connects.
Lallukka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Saxton moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Saxton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saxton connects with a single shot there.
Saxton is looking to clinch but Lallukka is avoiding it.
Lallukka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gary Saxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lallukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saxton misses with a straight right.
Saxton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lallukka can do to turn this around?
Lallukka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saxton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lallukka on the side of the head.
Saxton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gary Saxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Saxton misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target.
Saxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lallukka.
Saxton looks to land a left hand but Lallukka moved out of range nicely.
Lallukka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saxton.#T1#
Saxton looks to land a combination but Lallukka avoids it well.
Saxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lallukka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saxton tries to clinch up.
Saxton scores with a punch to the head.
Saxton takes one to the chin there.
Saxton loads up on a big right hand but Lallukka slips the punch.
Saxton with a hook.
Lallukka throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Saxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lallukka manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Saxton.
Saxton loads up on a big right hand but Lallukka slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Lallukka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lallukka.
Lallukka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Lallukka moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Saxton misses.
A little jabbing left from Lallukka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses.
Saxton throws a big counter combination but Lallukka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lallukka misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saxton throws a head kick that misses
and Lallukka counters with a big head kick but Saxton shrugs it off.
Lallukka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saxton throws out the jab.
Lallukka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saxton blocks a head kick by Lallukka.
Saxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lallukka.
Despite the aggression on Lallukka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saxton throws a leg kick that misses.
Lallukka throws a fast counter high kick but Saxton manages to duck under it in time.
Saxton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lallukka checks it well.
Lallukka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lallukka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saxton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Saxton dominated that second round.
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#
Lallukka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lallukka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Saxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saxton lands with a right hand.
Saxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lallukka.
Saxton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lallukka just manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Saxton. Those never looked like landing.
Saxton swings for the body but Lallukka moves out of range.
Lallukka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saxton.
Saxton misses the jab.
Saxton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Saxton moves out of range easily.
Saxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lallukka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saxton throws a wild body kick that Lallukka sees coming a mile off.
Saxton lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Lalli Lallukka has been cut.#T1#
Saxton cracks Lallukka with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Saxton.
Saxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saxton misses with a double jab.
Lallukka throws a big counter head kick but Saxton avoids it with no problem.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses.
Saxton throws a right hand that Lallukka ducks under and follows up with a left that Lallukka also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Lallukka.
Saxton throws a head kick that misses.
Saxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lallukka.
Lallukka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saxton moves in looking to clinch but Lallukka pushes him off.#T2#
Lallukka cracks Saxton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Saxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lallukka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lallukka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lallukka tries a head kick but it misses.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lallukka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Lallukka is just out of range.
Lallukka throws a big counter head kick but Saxton avoids it with no problem.
Lallukka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saxton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saxton misses with an uppercut. Lallukka saw that one coming.
Saxton lands a jab.
Lallukka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saxton.
Lalli Lallukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Saxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saxton misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Saxton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saxton 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Saxton!
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Event:
RH79
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton misses with a looping left.
Silver throws a body kick that misses
and Saxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver checks a low kick from Saxton.
Saxton misses with a looping left.
Saxton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSilver.
Saxton lands a jab.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saxton can pounce on him.
Silver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saxton misses with a leg kick
and Silver counters with a nice body kick.
Saxton misses with a hook
and Saxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saxton misses with a hook
and Silver counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Saxton takes one to the side of the head.
Saxton misses with a left hand
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver lands with a cross. #ROC#
Saxton is rocked!
Silver and Saxton are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Silver throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Saxton into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Silver knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anders Silver!
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Event:
RH61
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Zirkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zirkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saxton under the eye.#CL#
Saxton clinches.
Saxton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zirkov being controlled against the ropes.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zirkov.
Zirkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Saxton.
Zirkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saxton has him pressed against the ropes.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov lands a good knee to the midsection. Saxton won't want to take too many of those.
Saxton avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Saxton breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zirkov clinches up against the ropes.
Saxton blocking some punches.
Saxton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Saxton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zirkov can't break the clinch.
Saxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saxton just leaning against Zirkov, taking a breather.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saxton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Saxton breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Zirkov scores with a jab to the body.
Saxton tries to clinch but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saxton misses with a body shot.
Saxton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a body punch but Saxton moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Saxton misses.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zirkov moves away.
Saxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zirkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zirkov! But no joy.
Zirkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saxton's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zirkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saxton tries to land a front kick but Zirkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zirkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zirkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Zirkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Zirkov forces Saxton back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saxton.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zirkov obliges.
Zirkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saxton looking to slow down the pace here.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Saxton prevents Zirkov from breaking the clinch.
Saxton scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saxton rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Saxton misses with a hook.
Zirkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zirkov staying out of range there.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.#T1#
Zirkov slips a jab from Saxton.
Saxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Zirkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zirkov.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zirkov.
Saxton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saxton scores with a nice right hand.
Saxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zirkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Zirkov counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Zirkov clinches up with Saxton and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saxton is trying to force a seperation but Zirkov has the dominant position.
Saxton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zirkov missing with knees to the body.
Saxton misses with an elbow over the top.
Zirkov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saxton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Zirkov controls his hands.
Zirkov tries to throw a body punch but Saxton avoids it by throwing Zirkov back against the ropes. #T2#
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov working aggressively here.
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!
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Saxton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zirkov's brow.
Zirkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zirkov presses Saxton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zirkov pushes Saxton back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Zirkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saxton throws a leg kick but Zirkov moved away.
Zirkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zirkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saxton tried to score with a low kick but Zirkov checks it.
Zirkov misses with a hook
and Saxton counters with a straight right hand.
Zirkov loads up on a big right hand but Saxton slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Saxton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Zirkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zirkov thumps Saxton with a low kick.
Saxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Zirkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saxton counters with a straight right hand.
Saxton throws a body shot but no joy.
Saxton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zirkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zirkov scores with a hook to the body. Saxton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saxton connects with a single shot there.
Saxton throws a wild body kick that Zirkov sees coming a mile off.
Saxton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zirkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saxton misses with a leg kick.
Saxton throws a leg kick but Zirkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zirkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zirkov throws a low kick, looking for Saxton's leg but Saxton calmly moves out of range.
Zirkov misses with a low kick as Saxton jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
#T1#
Zirkov throws a body punch but Saxton moves out of range.
Saxton is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Saxton misses.
Zirkov scores with the left hand. Saxton knows he should have avoided that one.
Zirkov moves out of range of the body kick from Saxton.
Zirkov stuns Saxton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target.
Zirkov misses with the body kick
and Zirkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saxton blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zirkov checks a leg kick.
Zirkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saxton misses with a straight left.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. Saxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice straight punches there by Zirkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zirkov.#T2#
Saxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zirkov slips a jab from Saxton.
Zirkov wants to clinch up but Saxton keeps it at a distance.
Saxton throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Zirkov clobbers Saxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zirkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saxton misses the shot to the body.
Saxton digs a good body shot into Zirkov's ribs.
Zirkov lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saxton. Zirkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zirkov misses with a body shot.
Zirkov is looking to slow Saxton down with leg kicks.
Zirkov works Saxton's body with a nice hook.
Gary Saxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlatan Zirkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zirkov jabs at Saxton's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zlatan Zirkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zirkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Zirkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Escobar throws an off balance right hand
and Saxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Angel Escobar has been cut.#TD#
Escobar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saxton sprawls well initially but Escobar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Escobar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saxton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Escobar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Saxton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Escobar has cracked it and Saxton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Angel Escobar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Saxton.
Saxton thuds his right hand into Ramos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saxton checks a leg kick.
Saxton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saxton tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Ramos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saxton to the ground. Ramos is now in Saxton's guard.
Saxton is looking to stand back up but Ramos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saxton.
Saxton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saxton taking some punishment here, with Ramos in his half guard. #SUB#
Ramos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saxton is just riding it out for now. Ramos eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Saxton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ramos passes into side control!#T1#
Ramos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramos'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.#SUB#
Ramos is working to tighten his grip on Saxton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Saxton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ramos is really squeezing tight and eventually Saxton passes out! Ramos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Julio Ramos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Saxton avoids it.
Saxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Saxton does it's job there.
Saxton misses with a two punch combination.
Zirkov throws a series of punches but Saxton avoids them all with ease.
Zirkov scores with a nice head shot.
Zirkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Saxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Zirkov circles away.
Saxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zirkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saxton lands a high 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!
Saxton blocks a jab.
Saxton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zirkov checks a leg kick.
Zirkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Saxton is wise to it.
Zirkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zirkov digs a good body shot into Saxton's ribs.#T1#
Zirkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Saxton.
Zirkov flicks out a counter leg kick but Saxton steps away.
Saxton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov slips a straight right by Saxton.
Zirkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saxton's head.
Zirkov is looking to chop away at Saxton's legs.
Saxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zirkov.
Zirkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Zirkov feints a counter leg kick.
Saxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zirkov.
Saxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Zirkov circles away.
#CL2#
Zirkov rushes Saxton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zirkov can't find room to land a body shot as Saxton controls the action.
#T2##BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saxton throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
Zirkov walks into a stiff left hand from Saxton.
A big left from Saxton misses.
Saxton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Zirkov instigates a clinch.
Zirkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saxton backwards.
Saxton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zirkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Zirkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zirkov tries to clinch there but Saxton circles away.
Saxton is looking to counter punch.
Zirkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saxton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a right hand that misses
and Saxton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saxton misses the jab.#T3#
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov avoids it easily.
Zirkov feints the counter takedown.
Zirkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Saxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saxton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saxton throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
Zirkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Zirkov misses the target.
Zirkov missing with a left hand there. Saxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Saxton misses the target.
Saxton looks to land a combination but Zirkov avoids it well.
Saxton throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Saxton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zirkov scores with a push kick.
Saxton checks a leg kick.
Zirkov misses with a double jab.
Saxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Saxton.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zirkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saxton.
Saxton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zirkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saxton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saxton scores with a shot to the body.
Zirkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zirkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saxton throws a series of punches but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saxton looks for the body kick but Zirkov saw that one coming.
Zirkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zirkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zirkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zirkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saxton is out of range and Zirkov settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zlatan Zirkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zirkov defending well as Saxton loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Zirkov misses
and Saxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zirkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Zirkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zirkov throws an off balance right hand
and Saxton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zirkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zirkov swings widly with a right hand
and Saxton counters with a body kick that stops Zirkov in his tracks momentarily.
Zirkov misses with the body kick
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Zirkov is predictable there
and Saxton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zirkov looks to land a body kick but Saxton moved away.
Saxton looks to throw the jab but Zirkov is out of range.
Zirkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Saxton avoids it.
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!
Saxton throws a series of strikes that have Zirkov backpedaling.
A punch combination from Saxton misses.
Zirkov throws a solid leg kick but Saxton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zirkov.
It looked like Saxton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Zirkov scores with a three punch combo!
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
Zirkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saxton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zirkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gary Saxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Saxton throws out a loose jab but Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Saxton backs off Zirkov throws a huge counter combo but Saxton manages to avoid it all.
Zirkov throws a front kick aimed at Saxton's knee but Saxton avoids it well.
Zirkov looks to throw the jab but Saxton is out of range.
Saxton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zirkov. Zirkov obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Zirkov tenderised Saxton's leg. Saxton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zirkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saxton manages to avoid it.
Zirkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zirkov cracks Saxton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zirkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saxton misses with a right hand
and Saxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zirkov throws an overhand right that lands on Saxton's shoulder, as Saxton tries to avoid the shot.
Zirkov is breathing heavily.
Zirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zirkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saxton checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saxton. Zirkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zirkov ducks under a wild hook from Saxton.
Saxton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saxton throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Saxton does no damage.
Saxton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zirkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saxton just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saxton swinging wildly here.
Zirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov looks to land a combination but Saxton avoids it well.
Saxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zirkov.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zirkov. That's going to slow Saxton down.
Saxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zirkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saxton manages to avoid it.
Saxton punishes Zirkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. Saxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target. #CL2#
Zirkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zirkov missing with knees to the body.
Saxton wants to stall.
Zirkov lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zirkov throws a head punch that misses.
Saxton prevents Zirkov from breaking the clinch.
Zirkov digs a right hand into Saxton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saxton's gas tank.
Zirkov is trying to break free.#BC2#
Zirkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zirkov throws a chopping leg kick but Saxton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saxton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gary Saxton will probably get the nod.
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#
Saxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zirkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saxton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Zirkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov lands a shoulder strike.
Saxton throws a head punch that misses.
Saxton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saxton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saxton prevents a body shot from Zirkov.
Saxton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zirkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Saxton.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.#T1#
Saxton avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body.
Zirkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Saxton won't allow it.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zirkov.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zirkov obliges.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Zirkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
Saxton prevents Zirkov from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Zirkov breaks the clinch.
Zirkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saxton finds it's way round the side to connect with Zirkov's head.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Saxton lands a jab.
Zirkov throws a nice looking combination but Saxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zirkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saxton connects with a body shot that sends Zirkov's belly button to the back.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zirkov moves away.
Saxton misses the jab.
And Zirkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Saxton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
Saxton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zirkov momentarily.
Zirkov takes a swing at Saxton's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Zirkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Zirkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Zirkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saxton.
Saxton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zirkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zirkov avoids a kick to the body.
Saxton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zirkov backs up against the cage.
Saxton lands with an uppercut that bounces Zirkov off the cage and back into range.
Saxton misses with a body shot.
Saxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zirkov. #T4#
Saxton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zirkov throws a series of punches but Saxton avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zirkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zirkov connects with a body shot that sends Saxton's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Saxton. That snapped Zirkov's head back.
Zirkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zirkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saxton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zirkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saxton checks a leg kick.
Saxton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Zirkov moves into range and clinches up with Saxton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Saxton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saxton 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gary Saxton!
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Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saxton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leumpei back to the cage. Saxton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leumpei looks to throw the jab but Saxton is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leumpei.
Saxton misses with a left hand
and Leumpei counters with a left and a right that stings Saxton. #CL2#
Saxton tries to keep at a distance but Leumpei has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leumpei misses with a knee to the head.
Saxton has Leumpei pushed against the cage.
Saxton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Leumpei.
Leumpei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
Leumpei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Saxton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leumpei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saxton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saxton pushes off an throws an elbow but Leumpei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leumpei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saxton lands an elbow inside that Leumpei shrugs off.
Leumpei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leumpei missing with knees to the body.
Saxton lands a left hand.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the head but Saxton blocks with his arms.
Leumpei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
A head punch on the inside from Leumpei fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leumpei obliges.
Leumpei lands a nice uppercut.
Leumpei tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Leumpei looks winded!
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Leumpei.
Saxton throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Saxton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saxton lands an elbow inside that Leumpei shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leumpei works the jab nicely.
Leumpei misses with a head kick.
Saxton throws a shot from downtown. Leumpei moves away and avoids it.
Saxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Saxton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saxton misses with a straight right.
Leumpei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Saxton darts in and clinches Leumpei up against the cage.
Leumpei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saxton misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Saxton throws an elbow but misses.
Leumpei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
Leumpei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leumpei trying to land knees to the body.
Leumpei trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch.
Saxton tries to clinch but Leumpei moves out of range.
Saxton misses with a looping left.
Leumpei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leumpei defending well as Saxton loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Saxton as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Saxton.
Leumpei looks to throw a body kick
and Saxton counters with a straight right hand.
Saxton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Saxton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Saxton misses.
Leumpei misses with a hook
and Saxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saxton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leumpei on the side of the head.#ROC#
Leumpei is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Saxton misses the target.
Leumpei is still on wobbly legs! Can Saxton finish him?
Leumpei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saxton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saxton connects with a solid leg kick.
Leumpei seems to have recovered his senses.
Leumpei misses with the combination.
Leumpei lunges at Saxton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saxton's hand.
Kula Leumpei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leumpei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saxton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 Gary Saxton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leumpei misses with a knee strike.
Leumpei working Saxton over with knees to the body.
Leumpei tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Leumpei looking to throw knees to the head but Saxton is blocking nicely.
Leumpei missing with knees to the body.
Leumpei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leumpei tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leumpei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saxton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leumpei.
Leumpei looks to throw the jab but Saxton is out of range.
Saxton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leumpei.
Leumpei is breathing heavily.#T1#
Leumpei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kula Leumpei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leumpei tries to clinch up but Saxton circles away and keeps his distance.
Leumpei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saxton circles away quickly and effectively.
Saxton throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saxton.
Leumpei connects with a leg kick. Saxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leumpei moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leumpei! But no joy.
Saxton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leumpei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leumpei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leumpei throws a right hand that Saxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Saxton also avoids with ease.#T2#
Leumpei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leumpei unleashes a big counter combination but Saxton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leumpei throws a jab when Saxton was well out of range.
Saxton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Leumpei forces Saxton back against the cage and clinches.
Leumpei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saxton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leumpei misses with a knee strike.
Leumpei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
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!
Leumpei misses with a knee to the head.
Leumpei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leumpei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saxton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saxton scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch.
Saxton throws a hook but Leumpei blocks it.
Leumpei takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Saxton.
Saxton cracks Leumpei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leumpei looks to land a left hand but Saxton moved out of range nicely.
Saxton misses with a hook. Leumpei ducked under it nicely.
Saxton misses with a hook. Leumpei ducked under it nicely.
Saxton throws the left hand but Leumpei avoids the punch easily.
Saxton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gary Saxton is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Leumpei moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saxton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saxton wants to get back to striking at distance but Leumpei won't allow it.
Saxton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leumpei up against the cage.
Leumpei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.#T4#
Saxton lands an elbow inside that Leumpei shrugs off.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Leumpei trying to land knees to the body.
Leumpei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Leumpei blocks an elbow strike.
Leumpei missing with knees to the body.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Leumpei missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saxton.
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!#BC#
Saxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kula Leumpei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Saxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Saxton drives through and clinches with Leumpei against the cage.
Leumpei tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saxton lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch.
Saxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leumpei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saxton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leumpei.
Saxton throws a series of punches but Leumpei avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leumpei moves out of range of the strikes.
Saxton throws a jab when Leumpei was well out of range.
Saxton misses with an uppercut. Leumpei saw that one coming.
Leumpei defending well as Saxton loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Leumpei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saxton.
Saxton throws a shot to the body.
Saxton connects with a right hand. Leumpei shakes it off.
Leumpei lunges at Saxton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saxton's hand.
Leumpei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leumpei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Leumpei counters with a stiff right hand.
Saxton missing with a left hand there. Leumpei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leumpei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leumpei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leumpei throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Leumpei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leumpei slips a straight right by Saxton.#CL2#
Leumpei pushes Saxton up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Leumpei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leumpei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Leumpei working Saxton over with knees to the body.#BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Leumpei clinches with his opponent.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leumpei missing with knees to the body.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Saxton.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Saxton manages to break the clinch.
Leumpei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Leumpei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saxton tests Leumpei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leumpei scores with a one two! Saxton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saxton jabs Leumpei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leumpei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saxton.
Saxton throws the left hand but Leumpei avoids the punch easily.
Leumpei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saxton lands a nice shot that snaps Leumpei's head back.
Leumpei with a hook.
Saxton misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Leumpei cracks Saxton with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Leumpei closes the distance and pushes Saxton back into the cage.
Saxton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leumpei has a couple of punches blocked by Saxton.
Saxton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leumpei trying to land knees to the body.
Leumpei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saxton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leumpei checks it well.
Leumpei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leumpei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saxton's head backwards.
Jab by Saxton.
A jab from Leumpei finds it's way through Saxton's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kula Leumpei.
I think Leumpei 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kula Leumpei!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Saxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zirkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zirkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Zirkov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Saxton misses.
Saxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov tries to clinch but Saxton moves out of range.
Saxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Saxton.
Saxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saxton.
A little jabbing left from Saxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zirkov throws a push kick but Saxton slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov is looking to clinch but Saxton is avoiding it.
Saxton thuds his right hand into Zirkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saxton misses with a low kick.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov. #T1#
Zirkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saxton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saxton looks to land a right hand but Zirkov moved out of range.#CL#
Zirkov has Saxton up against the cage in a clinch.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zirkov blocks a body shot from Saxton.
Zirkov tries to work over Saxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton is looking to control Zirkov's arms but Zirkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saxton has his back to the cage.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
#BC2#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Saxton throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Zirkov blocks a head kick by Saxton.
Zirkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zirkov lands with a right hand.
Saxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a hook to the body
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Zirkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zirkov moves in looking to clinch but Saxton pushes him off.
Zirkov misses with a straight right.
Zirkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Saxton is just out of range.
Saxton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saxton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zirkov throws a shot from downtown. Saxton moves away and avoids it.
Zirkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Saxton misses the jab.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zirkov misses with a hook to the body
and Saxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saxton throws the kick towards the body but Zirkov avoids it.
Good work by Zirkov as he checks the leg kick.
Zirkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zirkov misses with a looping left.
Zirkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saxton to score with a decent uppercut.
Saxton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saxton lands a right hook to the body.
Zirkov staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Zirkov there.
Saxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov.
Saxton connects with a single shot there.
Zirkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saxton.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Zirkov.
Zirkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saxton checks it well.
Saxton misses with a body shot.
Saxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zirkov throws out the jab.
Saxton blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Saxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zirkov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saxton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saxton throws an overhand right that lands on Zirkov's shoulder, as Zirkov tries to avoid the shot.
Saxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zirkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zirkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saxton.
Saxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zirkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saxton staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Saxton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Saxton.
Zirkov is looking to counter the offense by Saxton and move into the clinch.
Saxton misses with a looping right.
Zirkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov backing away here, and Saxton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zirkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saxton throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.
Saxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov misses with a wild body shot.
Zirkov blocks a jab.
Saxton misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saxton throws an overhand right that lands on Zirkov's shoulder, as Zirkov tries to avoid the shot.
Zirkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zirkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saxton.
As Saxton tries to get set, Zirkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Saxton manages to avoid the attempt.
Saxton catches Zirkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zirkov misses with the combination.
#T1#
Saxton throws out a loose jab but Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saxton lands a jab to the nose.
Zirkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zirkov.
Saxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zirkov throws out the jab.
Zirkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Zirkov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zirkov connects with a crisp jab.
Zirkov throws a series of punches but Saxton avoids them all with ease.
Zirkov lands a jab to Saxton's midsection.
Nice body punch from Zirkov.
Saxton throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Zirkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Zirkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Zirkov has Saxton up against the cage in a clinch.
Saxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zirkov working aggressively here.
Zirkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zirkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zirkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saxton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zirkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saxton tries to work over Zirkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zirkov dodges an elbow strike from Saxton.
#T3##BC2#
Saxton manages to break the clinch.
Zirkov tries to land a front kick but Saxton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saxton!
Zirkov is looking to chop away at Saxton's legs.
Zirkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saxton moves out of range as Zirkov throws a body kick.
Zirkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saxton.
Zirkov moves in looking to clinch but Saxton pushes him off.
Zirkov misses with a two punch combination.
Saxton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Zirkov.
Saxton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saxton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zirkov can pounce on him.
Saxton connects with the punch.
Zirkov slips a jab from Saxton.#T4#
Saxton throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Saxton misses the target.
Saxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zirkov throws out the jab.
Saxton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zirkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Saxton.
Saxton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zirkov. Saxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zirkov walks into a straight right hand from Saxton.
Saxton lands a jab.
Saxton misses with the combination.
Saxton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zlatan Zirkov 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zirkov looks to throw the jab but Saxton is out of range. #CL#
Zirkov darts in and clinches Saxton up against the cage.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Saxton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zirkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zirkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Saxton has Zirkov pressed against the cage.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zirkov breaks the clinch.
Zirkov misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Saxton there.
Zirkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Saxton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
No joy there for Saxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saxton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zirkov under the eye.
Zirkov throws a low kick but Saxton moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saxton! But no joy.
Saxton slips a straight right by Zirkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saxton! But no joy.
Saxton avoids the body shot from Zirkov.
#CL#
Zirkov rushes Saxton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saxton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zirkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov tries to throw a body punch but Saxton avoids it by throwing Zirkov back against the cage.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
#T2#
Zirkov has Saxton pressed against the cage, preventing Saxton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saxton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saxton avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body.
Zirkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
Zirkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Saxton has double underhooks.
Zlatan Zirkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saxton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zirkov tries to work over Saxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
Zirkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Saxton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Zirkov fails to land. #T3#
Zirkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zirkov can't find room to land a body shot as Saxton controls the action.
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
Zirkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zirkov lands with a right to the head.
Saxton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zirkov backwards.
Zirkov is trying to force a seperation but Saxton has the dominant position.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saxton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zirkov or not. #BC2#
Saxton breaks the clinch.
Saxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zirkov.
Zirkov misses the body punch
and Saxton counters with a stiff right hand.
Saxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov slips a jab from Saxton.#T4#
Zirkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Saxton.
A little jabbing left from Saxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saxton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zirkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saxton sprawls and moves away.
Zirkov misses with a jab to the body
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zirkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov misses with an uppercut. Saxton saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zirkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zirkov throws a jab when Saxton was well out of range.
Saxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zirkov wants to clinch
and Saxton counters with a three punch combo that has Zirkov backing up. Zirkov nods at Saxton to acknowledge the strikes.
Saxton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zirkov throws a combination that misses
and Saxton counters with a thumping low kick.
Saxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saxton.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Saxton.
I think Saxton 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Saxton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Saxton gets a clinch.
Saxton digs a right hand underneath Reddick's ribcage. Reddick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reddick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reddick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saxton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saxton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reddick's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikal Reddick has been cut.
Reddick jumps guard but Saxton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikal Reddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saxton is trying to stall.
Saxton is pushing Reddick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saxton misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saxton.
Reddick tries to pull guard but Saxton holds him up against the cage and eventually Reddick drops back down to his feet.
Saxton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reddick.#T1#
Saxton wants to get back to striking at distance but Reddick won't allow it.
Saxton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Reddick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saxton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Reddick has locked up a guillotine! Reddick's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Saxton is holding on here and Reddick must be using up a lot of energy. Saxton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Reddick gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikal Reddick!
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Event:
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Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Leumpei throws a series of punches but Saxton avoids them all with ease.
Saxton misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Leumpei.
Saxton tries to clinch up but Leumpei circles away and keeps his distance.
Leumpei misses with a leg kick.
Leumpei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leumpei throws a sloppy head kick
and Saxton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leumpei misses with a hook
and Saxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leumpei looks to land a combination but Saxton avoids it well.
Leumpei scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Saxton takes the fight into the clinch.
Leumpei tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leumpei landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saxton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Leumpei.
#T1#
Leumpei has Saxton pressed against the cage, preventing Saxton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saxton is looking to break free of the clinch but Leumpei has double underhooks. #BC#
Saxton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leumpei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saxton blocks a head kick by Leumpei.
Leumpei misses with a two punch combination.
Saxton misses with a hook.
Leumpei is looking to clinch.
Saxton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Saxton.
Saxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leumpei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Saxton counter with a right hand.
Leumpei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saxton.
Saxton tries to score with a low kick but Leumpei moves his leg out of the way.
Leumpei follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Leumpei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saxton.
Good exchange - Leumpei coming out on top.#T2#
Saxton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leumpei moves out of range of the body kick.
Saxton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leumpei fails to land with a series of punches.
Saxton lands a nice shot to the body.
Leumpei misses with the combination.
Saxton throwing a counter right hand but Leumpei manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leumpei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Saxton. Those never looked like landing.
Leumpei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saxton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leumpei's head.
Saxton scores with a three punch combo!
Saxton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Saxton misses the target.
Leumpei misses with a straight left.
Leumpei slips under a jab.#T3#
Saxton blocks a jab.
Saxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kula Leumpei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leumpei connects with a nice looking jab.
Saxton scores with a jab. Leumpei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saxton tries to work over Leumpei's front leg with a kick but Leumpei checks it.
Saxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Leumpei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saxton loads up on a big right hand but Leumpei slips the punch.
Leumpei's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leumpei duly obliges. #CL2#
Leumpei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leumpei.
Saxton avoids the head kick by Leumpei.
Leumpei looks winded!
Saxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Leumpei misses
and Saxton counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leumpei staying out of range there.
Leumpei is looking for the big counter here.
Saxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Saxton throws the left hand but Leumpei avoids the punch easily.
Leumpei misses with an uppercut
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Leumpei misses with a lunging right hand
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Leumpei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saxton throws a nice looking combination but Leumpei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leumpei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leumpei moves away.
Leumpei misses with a looping left.
Saxton is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick from Saxton lands but Leumpei takes it in his stride.
Saxton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leumpei can pounce on him.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leumpei moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Saxton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Leumpei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saxton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leumpei can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Leumpei misses
letting Saxton counter with a right hand.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leumpei moves away.
Leumpei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saxton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saxton throws a low kick, looking for Leumpei's leg but Leumpei calmly moves out of range.
Saxton ducks under a wild hook from Leumpei.
Saxton swinging wildly here.
Saxton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leumpei has Saxton up against the cage in a clinch.
Saxton avoiding damage as Leumpei throws knees to the body.
Leumpei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saxton's face.
Saxton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Leumpei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leumpei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Leumpei.
#BC#
Saxton manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Leumpei.
Leumpei is breathing heavily.
Leumpei throws a hook but Saxton blocks it.
Leumpei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leumpei looks to land a combination but Saxton avoids it well.
Leumpei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saxton.
Saxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leumpei moves in looking to clinch but Saxton pushes him off.
Saxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Leumpei.
Saxton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leumpei misses with a lunging right hand
and Saxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Saxton throws a hook to the side of Leumpei's head but Leumpei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leumpei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saxton.
Saxton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saxton moves out of range of the body kick from Leumpei.
Leumpei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saxton scores with a shot to the body.
Saxton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leumpei ducks right into an uppercut from Saxton.
Saxton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Saxton scores with a four punch combination!
Saxton lands with a nice combination. Leumpei backs away looking to recover.
Saxton moves out of range of the body kick from Leumpei.
Saxton throws a lazy right hand but Leumpei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Leumpei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kula Leumpei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leumpei lands with a cross.
Saxton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Saxton misses.
Leumpei tries to clinch but Saxton moves out of range.
Leumpei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
A jab from Saxton misses.
Saxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saxton misses with a leg kick.
Leumpei swings widly with a right hand
and Leumpei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saxton tries to clinch up.
Saxton misses with an uppercut.
Leumpei throws a counter combo.
Leumpei swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Leumpei lands with a cross.
Leumpei looks to clinch
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Leumpei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saxton throws the left hand but Leumpei avoids the punch easily.
Leumpei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saxton is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leumpei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Saxton.
Nice body kick there by Leumpei.
Leumpei avoids the body shot from Saxton.
Saxton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leumpei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Saxton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leumpei throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Leumpei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saxton misses with a punch to the body.
Leumpei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Leumpei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leumpei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saxton blocks it with crossed arms.
Leumpei missing with knees to the body.
Leumpei avoids a wild elbow strike from Saxton.
Leumpei trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton avoiding damage as Leumpei throws knees to the body.
Saxton throws an elbow that misses.
Leumpei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Saxton breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Saxton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leumpei's head.
Jab from Saxton.
Leumpei misses with a head kick.
Leumpei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saxton throws the left hand but Leumpei avoids the punch easily.
Leumpei shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gary Saxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Saxton connects with an inside leg kick.
Saxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leumpei.
Leumpei follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Leumpei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leumpei.
Leumpei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big right from Saxton misses.
Saxton blocks a head kick by Leumpei.
Some wild striking there from Saxton.
Saxton throws a leg kick but Leumpei sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Leumpei throws a hook but Saxton blocks it.
Leumpei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saxton with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leumpei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Leumpei misses the target.
Leumpei defending well as Saxton loads up on a big left hand.
Leumpei connects with a high kick.
Leumpei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saxton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leumpei checks it well.
Leumpei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saxton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Leumpei 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Saxton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Leumpei closes the distance and pushes Saxton back into the cage.
Saxton lands an elbow just above Leumpei 's eye.
Leumpei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
A short uppercut from Saxton.
Saxton avoiding damage as Leumpei throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Saxton breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Leumpei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Saxton.
Leumpei wants to clinch.
Saxton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Saxton ducks under a wild hook from Leumpei.
Leumpei throws a lazy uppercut
and Saxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saxton misses with a two punch combination.
Saxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Kula Leumpei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leumpei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saxton circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Saxton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leumpei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Saxton. Those never looked like landing.
Leumpei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saxton.
Leumpei avoids the body shot from Saxton.
A jab lands there for Saxton.
Saxton swats away the attempt to clinch by Leumpei.
A jab lands there for Saxton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Saxton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saxton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Saxton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Leumpei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saxton.
Kula Leumpei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leumpei throws a right and a left that Saxton avoids nicely.
Leumpei wants to clinch.
Saxton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saxton blocks a jab.
Leumpei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Saxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leumpei.
Leumpei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leumpei lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leumpei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saxton.
Leumpei throws a head kick that misses.
Saxton tries a low kick but Leumpei avoids it.
A jab from Saxton finds it's way through Leumpei's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saxton, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Saxton. Those never looked like landing.
Saxton works the jab nicely.
Saxton misses with a straight right.
Saxton walks into a jab.
Leumpei keeps the fight on the outside.
Saxton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saxton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saxton dodges the punch combination from Leumpei.
Nice defenses there by Saxton.
Saxton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saxton throwing a counter right hand but Leumpei manages to avoid it.
Leumpei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saxton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leumpei connects with a leg kick. Saxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saxton dodges the punch combination from Leumpei.
#T2#
Leumpei throws an overhand right that lands on Saxton's shoulder, as Saxton tries to avoid the shot.
Leumpei slips under a jab.
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!
Saxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leumpei.
Saxton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Leumpei.
Leumpei takes one on the button.
Leumpei tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Saxton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leumpei moves out of range of the strikes.
Saxton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saxton looks to land a right hand but Leumpei moved out of range.#CL#
Saxton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Saxton.
Saxton has Leumpei pressed against the cage.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Leumpei landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Leumpei misses with a knee to the head.
Leumpei trying to land knees to the body.
Leumpei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
Leumpei missing with knees to the body.
Leumpei looks winded!
Saxton avoiding damage as Leumpei throws knees to the body.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Leumpei.
Saxton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Leumpei.
Saxton is leaning against Leumpei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saxton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leumpei avoids the elbow strike from Saxton, against the cage.
A short right from Leumpei on the inside.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.#T4#
Saxton throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Saxton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leumpei throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saxton counter with a right hand.
Saxton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leumpei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Saxton.
Leumpei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saxton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saxton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leumpei's hands.
Leumpei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saxton. Saxton obviously looking to wear him down.
Saxton dodges the punch combination from Leumpei.
Leumpei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saxton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leumpei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saxton. Saxton obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Saxton 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#
Leumpei throws a combination that misses
and Saxton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saxton misses with a hook.
Saxton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leumpei.
Saxton throws an overhand right that lands on Leumpei's shoulder, as Leumpei tries to avoid the shot.
Leumpei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saxton.
Leumpei throws a wild body kick that Saxton sees coming a mile off.
Leumpei misses with a kick to the body
and Leumpei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saxton slips a straight right by Leumpei.
Saxton throws a big counter combination but Leumpei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saxton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leumpei's calf.
Leumpei blocks a head kick by Saxton.
Leumpei blocks a head kick by Saxton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leumpei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saxton is able to avoid easily.
Saxton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Saxton.
Leumpei moves out of range of the strikes.
Leumpei lands with a kick to the temple. Saxton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leumpei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saxton. That did some damage!#T1#
Leumpei is looking to clinch.
Saxton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leumpei ducks under a wild hook from Saxton.
Leumpei throws the kick towards the body but Saxton avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Saxton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leumpei throws a jab when Saxton was well out of range.
Leumpei throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Saxton. That snapped Leumpei's head back.
Leumpei throws a low kick but Saxton avoids it.
Leumpei is breathing heavily.
Saxton misses with a head kick.
Saxton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leumpei can pounce on him.
#CL#
Saxton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leumpei avoids the elbow strike from Saxton, against the cage.
Saxton tries a body shot but Leumpei blocks it.
Leumpei tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Saxton lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Saxton to work.
Leumpei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
Saxton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leumpei.
Leumpei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Saxton manages to break the clinch.
Saxton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leumpei is looking to clinch.
Leumpei tries to clinch up
and Leumpei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Saxton throws a leg kick but Leumpei moved away.
Saxton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Leumpei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the head but Saxton blocks with his arms.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saxton working hard to break the clinch.
Leumpei being controlled against the cage.
Leumpei tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Leumpei blocks a body shot from Saxton.
Saxton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Leumpei.
#T4#
Leumpei trying to land knees to the body.
Saxton digs a right hand underneath Leumpei's ribcage. Leumpei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saxton tries to work over Leumpei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saxton avoiding damage as Leumpei throws knees to the body.
Leumpei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Leumpei tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Saxton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kula Leumpei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saxton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leumpei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saxton finds it's way round the side to connect with Leumpei's head.
Saxton misses with the combination.
Saxton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leumpei takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Saxton dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Leumpei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saxton lands a leg kick that knocks Leumpei off balance momentarily.
Saxton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leumpei tries a head kick but it misses.
Gary Saxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Saxton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leumpei in his tracks.
Saxton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leumpei can do to turn this around?
Leumpei tries to clinch up.
Leumpei throws a front kick aimed at Saxton's knee but Saxton avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Saxton misses the target.
Saxton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leumpei throws a lazy head kick
and Saxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leumpei lands a really nice looking cross but Saxton seems unphased.
Saxton scoring well with a low kick there.
Saxton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leumpei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Saxton throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Leumpei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saxton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leumpei throws a jab but it's blocked by Saxton.
A counter left hand to the body from Saxton misses its target.
Leumpei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leumpei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saxton throws a jab when Leumpei was well out of range.
Leumpei is looking for the big counter here.
Saxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leumpei throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Leumpei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saxton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leumpei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leumpei manages to avoid it.
Saxton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leumpei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saxton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leumpei.
Saxton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saxton lands a lovely overhand right.
Leumpei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saxton's head backwards.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saxton misses with an uppercut.
Leumpei keeps Saxton at a distance using the push kick.
Saxton throws a looping overhand right but Leumpei ducks down to avoid it.
Leumpei lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Leumpei.
Leumpei misses with a lunging right hand
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Saxton throws a head kick but Leumpei moves out of range.
Saxton wants to land a leg kick but Leumpei is out of range.
Leumpei clobbers Saxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leumpei.
Leumpei throws a body kick that misses
and Saxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saxton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leumpei eats them both and turns towards Saxton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saxton keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Saxton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leumpei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Leumpei slips a jab from Saxton.
Saxton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leumpei momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leumpei.
Leumpei throws an off balance right hand
and Saxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leumpei throws a sloppy head kick
and Saxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leumpei takes one to the side of the head.
Saxton misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Saxton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leumpei throws a head kick that misses
and Saxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leumpei moves out of range as Saxton throws a body kick.
Leumpei slips a jab and a cross from Saxton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leumpei! But no joy.#CL#
Saxton has managed to clinch.
Leumpei trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saxton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Saxton lands an elbow that stopped Leumpei in his tracks for a moment.
Kula Leumpei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leumpei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leumpei misses with an uppercut
and Saxton counters with a stiff right hand.
Saxton lands with a straight right. Leumpei didn't see that one coming.
Leumpei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Leumpei does no damage.
Saxton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leumpei in his tracks.
Leumpei throws a right hand that misses
and Leumpei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saxton.
Gary Saxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leumpei fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Saxton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saxton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Saxton!
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