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Event:
Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Minnagh wants to clinch but Salajudin Ii slips to the side
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Minnagh lands a lovely overhand right.
Minnagh tries a head kick but it misses.
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salajudin Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salajudin Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minnagh delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Minnagh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salajudin Ii is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Salajudin Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
A short right from Minnagh. #T1#
Minnagh blocks a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii wants to stall.
#TD#
Minnagh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salajudin Ii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Minnagh to the mat. Minnagh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salajudin Ii wants to pass the guard but Minnagh is keeping the position.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minnagh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salajudin Ii has Minnagh in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Salajudin Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minnagh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minnagh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a triangle but Minnagh pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salajudin Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salajudin Ii controls Minnagh momentarily but Minnagh frees himself. #SUB#
Minnagh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Minnagh stands and steps away. Salajudin Ii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minnagh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Salajudin Ii breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh throws a push kick but Salajudin Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Minnagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Minnagh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Minnagh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salajudin Ii. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Minnagh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Minnagh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Minnagh.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minnagh needs to keep his hands up - Salajudin Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Salajudin Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Minnagh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salajudin Ii slips a jab from Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minnagh throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to land a leg kick but Salajudin Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
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#
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minnagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minnagh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salajudin Ii counters with a left to the body.
Minnagh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Minnagh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salajudin Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh presses Salajudin Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salajudin Ii scores with a shot to the side of Minnagh's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Salajudin Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minnagh to keep the fight standing.
Salajudin Ii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salajudin Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Come on Minnagh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salajudin Ii letting Minnagh take a breather here.
Salajudin Ii has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salajudin Ii.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salajudin Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salajudin Ii pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Salajudin Ii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Salajudin Ii fails to land.
Salajudin Ii is trying to maintain a safe position but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns Salajudin Ii into the cage.
Salajudin Ii jumps guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh keeps control of Salajudin Ii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salajudin Ii blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an 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!
Salajudin Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Salajudin Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Salajudin Ii pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Minnagh defends easily.
Minnagh tries to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Salajudin Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Salajudin Ii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minnagh!
Salajudin Ii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minnagh squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Salajudin Ii thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Minnagh really wants to buck Salajudin Ii off and get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii tries to control but Minnagh wriggling away.
Salajudin Ii dominating with strikes here.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salajudin Ii takes Minnagh's back. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Minnagh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Minnagh is trying to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii has full control of the position and if anything, Minnagh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.#TD#
Salajudin Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salajudin Ii showed some decent athleticism there.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the action but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salajudin Ii passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Minnagh! #T1#
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Minnagh is having none of it.
Minnagh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salajudin Ii wants to take his opponent's back but Minnagh doesn't allow it.
Salajudin Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minnagh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii is looking to work his way around to Minnagh's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Minnagh is now in Salajudin Ii's guard. A big mistake from Salajudin Ii there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salajudin Ii is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB#
Salajudin Ii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Minnagh uses it to pass to side control.
Minnagh wants to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling his arm.
Salajudin Ii gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Salajudin Ii has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salajudin Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salajudin Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salajudin Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minnagh is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Salajudin Ii wants a takedown but no success here.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salajudin Ii pushes Minnagh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salajudin Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1##BC#
Salajudin Ii manages to break the clinch.
Salajudin Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minnagh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Salajudin Ii avoids it this time.
Minnagh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Salajudin Ii as he connects with a hook.
Super Salajudin Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Salajudin Ii swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter punch.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minnagh's head backwards.
Salajudin Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Minnagh misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Salajudin Ii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salajudin Ii lands in his opponent's guard.
Minnagh can't keep his opponent in guard - Salajudin Ii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Salajudin Ii trying to mount his opponent but Minnagh defends it.
Salajudin Ii prevents Minnagh from standing back up.
Minnagh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salajudin Ii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minnagh pushes Salajudin Ii off looking to stand but Salajudin Ii dives back in and keeps control.
Salajudin Ii passes to full mount!
Salajudin Ii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salajudin Ii looking to control but Minnagh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Salajudin Ii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minnagh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minnagh is surviving well by controlling Salajudin Ii's body position as best he can.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking to secure an arm triangle but Minnagh defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii had his way with Bobby Minnagh in that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Salajudin Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Minnagh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salajudin Ii on the side of the head.
Minnagh looks for the body kick but Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minnagh has time to react.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh throws the kick towards the body but Salajudin Ii avoids it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salajudin Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Salajudin Ii jabs Minnagh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salajudin Ii scores with a nice right hand.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight right.
Salajudin Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minnagh can do to turn this around?
Salajudin Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Minnagh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Super Salajudin Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##TD#
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii is dominant here and he's now got Minnagh's back!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is persistently looking for the submission but Minnagh is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for the RNC.
Salajudin Ii tries to get the hooks in deep but Minnagh pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minnagh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Salajudin Ii tries to keep control of the position but Minnagh is staying busy.#T3#
Minnagh trying to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii is in full control for now.
Salajudin Ii biding his time, controlling Minnagh. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is persistently looking for the submission but Minnagh is defending it well.
#SUB#
Minnagh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salajudin Ii's arms.
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minnagh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Salajudin Ii keeps control of the position easily here as Minnagh tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minnagh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minnagh for a finish.
Salajudin Ii trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii tightening his grip on Minnagh, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Minnagh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salajudin Ii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Salajudin Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salajudin Ii, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii retains his heavyweight title!
Super Salajudin Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Minnagh takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
That kick from Cotilla tenderised Minnagh's leg. Minnagh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh throws a jab when Cotilla was well out of range.
Cotilla pushes Minnagh away with a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cotilla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cotilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cotilla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Cotilla against the cage.
#BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minnagh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cotilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cotilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Cotilla throws a low kick, looking for Minnagh's leg but Minnagh calmly moves out of range.
Cotilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Minnagh moves away from the strike by Cotilla.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotilla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but Cotilla pushes him off.
Cotilla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Cotilla misses with a series of wild punches.
Minnagh checks a leg kick.
Cotilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minnagh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cotilla throws a shot from downtown. Minnagh moves away and avoids it.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minnagh throws a front kick that sends Cotilla stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Minnagh cracks Cotilla with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Cotilla's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotilla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Minnagh gets a clinch.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotilla controls his hands.
Cotilla tries to circle away but Minnagh has him pinned against the cage.
Cotilla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Cotilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cotilla up against the cage.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Cotilla. #BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh slips a jab from Cotilla.
Cotilla throws a head kick that misses.
Minnagh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cotilla.
Cotilla tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cotilla.
Cotilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotilla tries a low kick but Minnagh avoids it.
Minnagh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cotilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Minnagh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotilla.
Minnagh throws a big shot that misses.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cotilla moves out of range of the body kick from Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minnagh.
That kick from Minnagh tenderised Cotilla's leg. Cotilla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
Cotilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla lands with a straight right. Minnagh didn't see that one coming.
Cotilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minnagh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cotilla throws a hook but Minnagh avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Minnagh looks to clinch
and Cotilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Minnagh gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh throws a hook to the side of Cotilla's head but Cotilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Cotilla responds with a good body kick, but Minnagh manages to step out the way in time.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotilla is looking to land body kicks.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Cotilla.
Cotilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotilla circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Minnagh. Cotilla shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
Minnagh looks to throw the jab but Cotilla is out of range.
Minnagh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cotilla throws a right hand that Minnagh ducks under and follows up with a left that Minnagh also avoids with ease.
Minnagh is looking to clinch. #T1#
Cotilla throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minnagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cotilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Minnagh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cotilla, pushing him back against the cage.
Cotilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cotilla is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
Cotilla working hard to break the clinch.
Minnagh keeps control of Cotilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
#T2#
Minnagh gets through Cotilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotilla stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Cotilla blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cotilla being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Cotilla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Cotilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cotilla is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
Cotilla is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
#T4#
Cotilla has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
Cotilla is trying to break free.
Cotilla is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cotilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh throws the left hand but Cotilla avoids the punch easily.
Cotilla throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cotilla.
Minnagh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Minnagh clinches.
The referee calls for Minnagh to work.
#BC2#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Minnagh is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cotilla moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minnagh. Cotilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotilla.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minnagh 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.
Cotilla shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Cotilla keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minnagh tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it.
A nice side step and Cotilla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Cotilla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotilla misses with a two punch combination.
Minnagh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cotilla manages to circle out of the way.
Cotilla tries to land a leg kick but Minnagh saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Cotilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Minnagh tries to keep at a distance but Cotilla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cotilla being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla tries to break free but Minnagh pushes him back against the cage.
Cotilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Cotilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla wants to break free but Minnagh has control.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh is leaning against Cotilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
Minnagh trying to stall but Cotilla improves his position.
Cotilla wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cotilla blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
#T4#
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Cotilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cotillas head.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cotilla's efforts to push away.
Cotilla is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
Minnagh works on Cotilla's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Cotilla's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Cotilla.
A short left from Minnagh.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cotilla up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minnagh 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaafjord takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Minnagh tries to clinch
and Kaafjord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kaafjord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Kaafjord.
Minnagh scores with a decent looking hook.
Minnagh misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Kaafjord counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaafjord working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaafjord trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord lands a couple of elbows.
Kaafjord won't allow Minnagh to get back to his feet.
Kaafjord distracts Minnagh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaafjord sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Minnagh keeping full guard, as Kaafjord tries to pass.
Kaafjord lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaafjord working some strikes from top position.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Minnagh keeping full guard, as Kaafjord tries to pass.
Kaafjord lands a couple of elbows.
Kaafjord has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kaafjord slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaafjord won't allow Minnagh to get back to his feet.
Minnagh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaafjord throws a hook to the side of Minnagh's head but Minnagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minnagh scores with a jab.
Kaafjord blocks the body kick.
Kaafjord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaafjord feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaafjord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaafjord throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kaafjord throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaafjord circles away.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaafjord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Kaafjord keeps it at a distance.
Minnagh throws a hook to the side of Kaafjord's head but Kaafjord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minnagh swings for the body but Kaafjord moves out of range.
Minnagh 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.
#CUT2#Tungsten Kaafjord's cut is getting worse.
Kaafjord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaafjord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minnagh blocks a jab.
Kaafjord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaafjord. Minnagh shrugs it off though.
Minnagh blocks a head kick by Kaafjord.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaafjord swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Kaafjord.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kaafjord counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Minnagh closes the distance but Kaafjord moves to the side
and Kaafjord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Kaafjord tries to counter with a takedown but Minnagh is quick to defend against it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaafjord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaafjord half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaafjord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Kaafjord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh darts in trying to clinch
and Kaafjord counters with a low kick, right behind Minnagh 's knee. #CL2#
Minnagh rushes Kaafjord and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Minnagh working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minnagh lands a left hand.
Kaafjord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaafjord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaafjord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kaafjord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minnagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaafjord circles away.
Kaafjord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh moves to clinch but Kaafjord breaks away #TD#
and Kaafjord counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaafjord. #T2#
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Kaafjord keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minnagh's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaafjord looking to pass the guard.
Minnagh keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord throwing strikes from guard but Minnagh blocks nicely.
Kaafjord might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaafjord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kaafjord connects with a couple of short punches.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Minnagh keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Kaafjord is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaafjord cracks Minnagh with a solid left hand.#CUT#The cut above Bobby Minnagh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kaafjord is looking to work some ground and pound but Minnagh has wrist control.
Kaafjord stops Minnagh from standing up.
Kaafjord looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaafjord stops Minnagh from standing up.
Kaafjord controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tungsten Kaafjord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Kaafjord circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaafjord circles away.
Kaafjord appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kaafjord drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet but Kaafjord drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kaafjord lands with a shot to the body.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaafjord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Minnagh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaafjord wants to pass the guard but Minnagh is keeping the position.
Kaafjord is working hard here to advance position.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kaafjord postures up in Minnagh's guard and throws a big left but Minnagh blocks it.
Kaafjord pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minnagh is keeping the position for now.
Minnagh has momentary wrist control but Kaafjord slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#Bobby Minnagh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Minnagh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord retains his heavyweight title!
Tungsten Kaafjord decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minnagh.
#CL2#
Minnagh gets a clinch.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Minnagh tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
Tiger tries to stall but Minnagh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tiger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Minnagh up against the cage.#T1#
Minnagh stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minnagh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiger is trying to push Minnagh away but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Tiger breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Minnagh tries to clinch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Minnagh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Minnagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Minnagh misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land. #T3#
Tiger being controlled against the cage.
Minnagh has Tiger pressed against the cage, preventing Tiger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land. #T4#
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh'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.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tiger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Tiger misses with a hook.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiger circles away.
As Minnagh looks to move away, Tiger throws a big counter combo but Minnagh just gets out of the way.
Minnagh takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Minnagh instigates a clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Tiger is trying to push Minnagh away but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Tiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiger.
Minnagh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiger swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Minnagh gets a clinch. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger is pushing Minnagh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger working hard to break the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Minnagh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Tiger wants to break free but Minnagh has control.
Minnagh stalling.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tiger up against the cage.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.#T4##BC#
Tiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiger tries to move into range but Minnagh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Tiger keeps it at a distance.
Minnagh misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Minnagh clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Tiger.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Tiger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnagh just leaning against Tiger, taking a breather.
Minnagh tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Minnagh.
Lion Tiger is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh tries to clinch but Tiger is having none of it.
Tiger missing with a left hand there. Minnagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Minnagh. Those never looked like landing.
Tiger circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Tiger against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Tiger breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Minnagh throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Minnagh clinches up with Tiger and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Tiger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Minnagh misses with a looping right.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tiger as he connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minnagh.#CL2#
Minnagh rushes Tiger and presses him up against the cage.
Tiger tries to break free but Minnagh pushes him back against the cage.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh'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.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiger can't break the clinch.
#T4#
The referee calls for Minnagh to work.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Lion Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minnagh is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minnagh 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Niska.
Niska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Niska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Minnagh did well to prevent Niska getting side control.
Minnagh has one foot on Niska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Minnagh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Niska throws a head kick that Minnagh semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska scores with a body shot.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Niska.#CL2#
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Minnagh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minnagh as Niska tries to tie him up.
Niska prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Niska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Minnagh up against the cage.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh is pressed up against the cage. Niska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minnagh down to the mat. Minnagh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niska connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Minnagh tries to clinch but Niska is having none of it. #CL2#
Niska has Minnagh up against the cage in a clinch.
Minnagh cracks Niska with a nice body shot.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.
Niska is pushing Minnagh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh. #T3#
Minnagh has Niska pressed against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Niska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minnagh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Minnagh stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Minnagh seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niska looking for a takedown.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Niska effectively controlling the action here.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Minnagh working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niska.
Niska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minnagh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Niska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minnagh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Minnagh pushes Niska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niska wants to take the fight to the mat but Minnagh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minnagh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Niska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Niska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minnagh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Niska somewhat.
Juha Niska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niska wants to clinch.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Minnagh clinches with his opponent.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minnagh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minnagh after a bit of a struggle.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.#T1#
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Niska is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Niska is trying to maintain a safe position but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns Niska into the cage.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh stops a takedown attempt from Niska.
Minnagh is pressed up against the cage. Niska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minnagh down to the mat. Minnagh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska takes one to the side of the head.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niska paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Minnagh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niska, pushing him back against the cage.
Niska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.#T2#
Niska is looking to control Minnagh's arms but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niska has his back to the cage.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minnagh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niska backwards. #TD2#
Niska jumps guard.
Niska is looking to stand up but Minnagh isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SU#
Minnagh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Minnagh.
Niska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh is looking to control Niska's arms but Niska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska goes for a takedown attempt but Minnagh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minnagh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niska. Niska obviously looking to wear him down.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Niska misses
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minnagh circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Niska - just one landing.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Niska scores with a four punch combination!
Niska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Niska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niska throws a hook to the side of Minnagh's head but Minnagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Niska clinches with his opponent.
Niska is trying to drag Minnagh to the mat but Minnagh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niska can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Niska circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Minnagh darts in and clinches Niska up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Niska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minnagh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Niska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Minnagh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Niska.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Niska tries to score a body lock takedown but Minnagh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Niska looking for a takedown.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Niska leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Niska wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Minnagh letting Niska take a breather here.
Minnagh presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska wants a takedown.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Niska up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Niska works on Minnagh's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Niska working aggressively here.
Niska tries to pull guard but Minnagh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niska can't get the takedown.
Niska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska jumps guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Minnagh presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Minnagh stops a takedown attempt from Niska.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
Niska prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Niska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minnagh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niska wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Minnagh closes the distance and pushes Niska back into the cage.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niska is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minnagh to keep the fight standing.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minnagh, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Nfld live 32
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
DeCoteau avoids the body shot from Minnagh.
#CL2#
Minnagh forces DeCoteau back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
DeCoteau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minnagh smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Minnagh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minnagh.#CUT2#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
DeCoteau rushes Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeCoteau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh holds him up against the cage and eventually DeCoteau drops back down to his feet.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCoteau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh taking a breather.
DeCoteau blocking some punches.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeCoteau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minnagh walks away with a smile on his face. DeCoteau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of DeCoteau 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Minnagh rushes DeCoteau and presses him up against the cage.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeCoteau has Minnagh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minnagh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
#T2#
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh won't allow it.
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeCoteau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau stalling in the clinch but Minnagh improves position.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
Minnagh is pushing DeCoteau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeCoteau misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeCoteau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh'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.#T3##BC#
DeCoteau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeCoteau is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but DeCoteau is avoiding it.
#TD#
DeCoteau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Minnagh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minnagh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau prevents Minnagh from escaping the position.#T4#
Minnagh stops DeCoteau from passing to mount. #SUB#
DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau trying to control the position but Minnagh is working away.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeCoteau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
DeCoteau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minnagh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minnagh lands a really nice looking cross but DeCoteau seems unphased.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minnagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for DeCoteau with that takedown attempt.
Minnagh scores with a jab.
Minnagh lands with an overhand left.
DeCoteau circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeCoteau is looking to counter the offense by Minnagh and move into the clinch.
DeCoteau throws a series of punches but Minnagh moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeCoteau counters with a three punch combo that has Minnagh backing up. Minnagh nods at DeCoteau to acknowledge the strikes.
Minnagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
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!#TD#
DeCoteau successfully pulls guard.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him.
Minnagh postures up.
#T1#
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
DeCoteau tries to keep at a distance but Minnagh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
DeCoteau fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath DeCoteau's ribcage. DeCoteau let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh stalling against the cage.
#TD#
DeCoteau pulls guard.
Minnagh wanted to stand there but DeCoteau had control of the position.
Minnagh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeCoteau looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from.
DeCoteau looking to control.
Minnagh preventing the sweep.
DeCoteau has his hands on Minnagh's head, controlling the position.
DeCoteau working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Minnagh clinches up against the cage.#TD#
DeCoteau pulls guard.
Caleb DeCoteau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minnagh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB#
DeCoteau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minnagh is aware though and is defending well.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
DeCoteau has a closed guard, preventing Minnagh from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position but Minnagh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Minnagh connects with a vicious head kick that knocks DeCoteau to the floor! Minnagh dives in looking for the finish!#SUB#
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau trying to control here.
Minnagh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DeCoteau trying to control but Minnagh postures up.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
DeCoteau moves into full guard.
#T1#
DeCoteau is pulling down on Minnagh's head. It's preventing any offense from Minnagh, at least for the moment.#SUB#
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Minnagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeCoteau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minnagh has managed to get both his arms back between DeCoteau's legs - danger averted.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but DeCoteau keeps it at a distance.
DeCoteau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh wants to clinch.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away with a front kick.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#Caleb DeCoteau's cut is getting worse.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but DeCoteau pushes him off.
DeCoteau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
DeCoteau pulls guard effortlessly.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeCoteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoteau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minnagh is one step ahead there. #T4##SU2#
DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DeCoteau throws a front kick aimed at Minnagh's knee but Minnagh avoids it well.
Minnagh tries to clinch but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeCoteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeCoteau.
As Minnagh tries to get set, DeCoteau tries to push him back and clinch up but Minnagh manages to avoid the attempt.
A left lands for Minnagh.
DeCoteau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeCoteau dodges the punch combination from Minnagh.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeCoteau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minnagh 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
Our winner, Bobby Minnagh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Nfld 32
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kiran throws a shot from downtown. Minnagh moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Minnagh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Minnagh throws a right hand that misses
and Kiran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minnagh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kiran counters with a left to the body.
Kiran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran keeps the fight on the outside.
Minnagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Minnagh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Minnagh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kiran. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kiran throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minnagh moves away.
Kiran throws a hook to the side of Minnagh's head but Minnagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minnagh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Kiran.
Kiran swings for the body but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Kiran avoids it this time.
Kiran throws a leg kick but Minnagh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minnagh throws a hook to the side of Kiran's head but Kiran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Kiran throws a big shot that misses.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Kiran pushes him away.
Kiran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiran tries to land a front kick but Minnagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Kiran and move into the clinch position.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but Kiran pushes him off.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kiran throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Minnagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiran throws a shot to the body.
Kiran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kiran cracks Minnagh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minnagh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minnagh slips a jab and a cross from Kiran.
Kiran throws a big shot that misses.
Minnagh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minnagh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Minnagh walks into a straight right hand from Kiran.
Minnagh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
Kiran looks to throw the jab but Minnagh is out of range.
Minnagh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiran throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Minnagh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh wants to clinch.
It looked like Kiran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minnagh.
Kiran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Minnagh misses
and Kiran counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiran misses with a wild body shot.
Kiran throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kiran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiran connects with a body shot.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Minnagh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Minnagh checks a leg kick nicely.
Kiran with a jab.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kiran looks to throw the jab but Minnagh is out of range.
Minnagh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Kiran tried to score with a low kick but Minnagh checks it.
Kiran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Minnagh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minnagh takes one on the button.
Minnagh lands a slapping body shot.
Kiran is looking to chop away at Minnagh's legs.
Kiran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiran scores with a body shot.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Minnagh is just out of range.
Kiran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiran swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.#T2#
Kiran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minnagh tries to counter with a clinch but Kiran shakes him off and moves away.
Kiran throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kiran blocks it well.
Minnagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Minnagh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Kiran.
Kiran tests Minnagh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a low kick as Minnagh jumps back.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Kiran lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Minnagh tries to clinch but Kiran is having none of it.
Kiran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kiran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minnagh looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Kiran avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage. #BC#
Kiran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiran tried to score with a low kick but Minnagh checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiran.
Kiran looks to land a body kick but Minnagh moved away.
It seemed like Minnagh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiran lands a right hook to the body.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Minnagh wants to clinch.#T4#
Minnagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Minnagh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Minnagh staying out of range there.
Kiran looks for the body kick but Minnagh saw that one coming.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh throws a leg kick but Kiran checks it.
Kiran scores with the left hand. Minnagh knows he should have avoided that one.
Minnagh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran 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#
A jab from Kiran does it's job there.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a fast counter high kick but Kiran manages to duck under it in time.
Minnagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiran misses with a straight right.
Minnagh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ovidio Kiran is winning the standup battle so far.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Kiran.
Kiran throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Kiran and move into the clinch position.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minnagh moves away.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kiran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Kiran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kiran scores with a hook to the body. Minnagh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran scores with a jab. Minnagh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Minnagh's shoulder, as Minnagh tries to avoid the shot.
Kiran throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Kiran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Minnagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran moves out of range of the body kick.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Minnagh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kiran.
Kiran connects with a body shot that sends Minnagh's belly button to the back.
Kiran throws the left hand but Minnagh avoids the punch easily.
Minnagh tries to counter with a clinch but Kiran shakes him off and moves away.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Minnagh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Minnagh.
Kiran throws a sloppy body shot
and Minnagh counters with a nice leg kick.
Minnagh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Kiran misses with a body shot.
Kiran loads up on a big right hand but Minnagh slips the punch.
Kiran throws a big shot that misses.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kiran.#T3#
Minnagh wants to clinch.
Minnagh throws an overhand right that lands on Kiran's shoulder, as Kiran tries to avoid the shot.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minnagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
Ovidio Kiran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Kiran and move into the clinch position.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Minnagh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran misses with an uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Kiran works the jab nicely.
Kiran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kiran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minnagh can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Kiran.
Minnagh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiran.
Kiran sizes up Minnagh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Kiran against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Kiran blocking some punches.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Minnagh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiran, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smash Machine - that will leave a mark!
Smash Machine throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smash Machine.
Minnagh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with a nice body kick. #TD#
Smash Machine drives through with a takedown into Minnagh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Minnagh keeps moving.
Smash Machine won't allow Minnagh to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minnagh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smash Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smash Machine looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Minnagh is looking to stand up but Smash Machine isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smash Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smash Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smash Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minnagh pushes Smash Machine away with a front kick.
Minnagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Smash Machine throws a big counter combination but Minnagh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Smash Machine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Minnagh to the mat! Minnagh manages to get full guard.
Smash Machine stops Minnagh from standing up. #SUB#
Smash Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smash Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minnagh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smash Machine controls the pace.
Smash Machine stops Minnagh from standing up.
Smash Machine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smash Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Smash Machine is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Smash Machine pushes him away.
Smash Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Smash Machine takes a swing at Minnagh's ribcage but misses.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Smash Machine pushes him away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smash Machine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Minnagh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Minnagh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smash Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minnagh walks into a jab.#T4#
Minnagh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Minnagh.
Smash Machine connects with the punch.
Smash Machine throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smash Machine is defended easily by Minnagh.
Smash Machine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minnaghs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smash Machine with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Minnagh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smash Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Minnagh gets double underhooks and turns Smash Machine into the cage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine lands an elbow that stopped Minnagh in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minnagh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Minnagh.
Smash Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minnagh avoids it.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh tries to work over Smash Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smash Machine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minnagh smiles and moves away.
Smash Machine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Minnagh.#T1#
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smash Machine. #CL#
Smash Machine clinches up with Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage.
Minnagh trying to control the position but instead, Smash Machine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minnagh into the cage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Minnagh.
Minnagh prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smash Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minnagh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smash Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.
Minnagh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smash Machine.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smash Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minnagh takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Minnagh avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smash Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Minnagh digs a right hand into Smash Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smash Machine's gas tank.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Minnagh.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smash Machine up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minnagh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Minnagh blocks an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Minnagh'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.
Smash Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minnagh can do to turn this around?
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minnagh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smash Machine is keeping busy.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smash Machine.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a body punch.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smash Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smash Machine throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh thinks about the counter body kick.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minnagh but Minnagh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine shoots and misses #CL2#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Minnagh.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minnagh.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
Minnagh blocks an elbow strike.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Smash Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
Smash Machine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minnagh prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head. #CUT2#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Minnagh is working Smash Machine over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Minnagh stalls.
Minnagh digs a right hand into Smash Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smash Machine's gas tank.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Minnagh managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Smash Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Minnagh on the inside.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Smash Machine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Minnagh.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown but Minnagh manages to get underhooks.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Minnagh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Smash Machine is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh is stalling here.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minnagh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smash Machine or not.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Minnagh scores with a shot to the side of Smash Machine's head.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Smash Machine takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh works on Smash Machine's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Minnagh is looking to control Smash Machine's arms but Smash Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
Smash Machine can't get the takedown.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh has Smash Machine pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
Minnagh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Smash Machine gets an underhook and turns Minnagh into the cage.
Minnagh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minnagh 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A relieved looking Bobby Minnagh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'. |
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Event:
Nfld 29
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Marley misses with a combination
and Minnagh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Marley looks for the body kick but Minnagh saw that one coming.
Marley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Minnagh does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Minnagh blocks a jab.#CL2#
Marley closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Marley blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Marley manages to break the clinch.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Minnagh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Minnagh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Marley scores with a nice right hand.
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minnagh circles away quickly and effectively.
Minnagh tries to counter by clinching up but Marley breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marley.
Marley looks to land a combination but Minnagh avoids it well.
Minnagh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marley manages to circle out of the way.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Minnagh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Minnagh misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh closes the distance but Marley moves to the side
and Marley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Minnagh is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Marley tenderised Minnagh's leg. Minnagh is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Minnagh darts in and clinches Marley up against the cage.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minnagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minnagh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Minnagh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Minnagh misses with a head kick.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marley tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minnagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rakeem Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minnagh slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Minnagh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
Nice shot by Minnagh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rakeem Marley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Minnagh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Minnagh cracks Marley on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Marley falls backwards against the cage. Minnagh follows up with more strikes that drop Marley to his knees. Minnagh keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Marley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Rakeem Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'. |
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Event:
Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Serra throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Minnagh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minnagh tries to counter with a clinch but Serra shakes him off and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Serra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Serra throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Serra throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Minnagh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minnagh slips under a jab.
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Serra and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheers as Minnagh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serra doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.#CL2#
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Serra blocking some punches.
Minnagh stalling against the cage.
Serra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Serra lands with a right to the head.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
Serra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Serra. #T2#
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh has Serra pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Serra lands with a short shot to the head.
Serra gets through Minnagh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Serra misses with the head strike.
Serra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serra lands with a light punch inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra blocking some punches.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Serra lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Serra working aggressively here.
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serra.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Serra tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Serra tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Serra avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Serra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
Serra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minnagh or not.
A head punch on the inside from Serra fails to land.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh'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.
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!
Minnagh lands a body punch. #T4#
Serra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Minnagh.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
A short left from Minnagh.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Serra lands a left hand.
Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Serra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minnagh.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
The fighters circling - Minnagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Serra misses.
Minnagh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serra's hands.
Serra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Minnagh cracks Serra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Serra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Minnagh finish him?
#ROC2#Serra is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Serra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serra misses with a looping left.
Minnagh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Serra seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Serra sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Serra avoids it this time.
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Serra counter with a right hand. #T1#
Serra misses the jab.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Serra and move into the clinch position.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra misses with a hook.
Serra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#KD2#
Minnagh sends Serra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Minnagh is motioning to the referee to let Serra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and pushes Serra back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh gets through Serra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serra.
Minnagh gets through Serra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Serra.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serra.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
Serra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
A short body shot lands from Serra as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Serra blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra tries to pull guard but Minnagh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Serra is working Minnagh over against the cage.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh. #T3#
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minnagh's elbow.
Serra can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
A short right from Serra on the inside.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Serra lands a body shot.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Minnagh presses Serra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minnagh pushes Serra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serra working aggressively here.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra throws a head punch that misses.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Minnagh is trying to stall.
Serra lands with a left to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra working aggressively here.
Minnagh tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Serra is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Serra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Serra throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Minnagh counters with a nice right hand that sends Serra toppling to the canvas! Serra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Minnagh finish him?!
Serra misses with a looping right.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Serra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
Minnagh is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serra cracks Minnagh with a nice body shot.
Serra being controlled against the cage.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Serra blocks it.
#T1#
Serra takes a shot to the head.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Serra is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Minnagh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Serra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Serra avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minnagh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#Jack Serra's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Serra controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Serra's ribcage. Serra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh is stalling here.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Serra controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Serra taking a breather. #T3#
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Serra misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Serra! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Minnagh is unloading with more strikes now! Serra drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
An out of breath Bobby Minnagh 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Bryant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Bryant throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Minnagh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bryant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Minnagh managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bryant 's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minnagh is defending well for now.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
Minnagh managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Bryant lands a good knee to the midsection. Minnagh won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minnagh is defending well for now.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minnagh avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minnagh is defending well for now.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Minnagh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bryant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minnagh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bryant misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant .
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minnagh avoids it.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bryant .
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!
Minnagh managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Bryant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minnagh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bean Bryant .#BC2#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Bryant shoots and misses
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant tries to clinch but Minnagh moves away
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Bryant misses with a left hand
and Minnagh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Minnagh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bryant throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Minnagh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Bryant can't get the takedown.
Bryant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minnagh is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.#T3#
A short uppercut from Bryant . #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minnagh is defending well for now.
Minnagh controlling the action here for a moment.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minnagh avoids it.
Bryant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minnagh avoids it.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Minnagh avoids the damage to the body.
Minnagh managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Minnagh avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minnagh.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minnagh.
Bryant is trying to push Minnagh away but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
Minnagh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bryant or not.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minnagh's elbow.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant lands a right hand.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Minnagh clinches.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minnagh is defending well for now.
Minnagh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Minnagh just leaning against Bryant , taking a breather. #BC2#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Minnagh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Bryant .
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bryant 's efforts to push away.
Minnagh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bryant or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minnagh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bryant obliges.
Bryant being controlled against the cage.
Minnagh scores with a shot to the side of Bryant 's head. #T1#
Minnagh avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
Minnagh stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant 's elbow.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Minnagh avoids the damage to the body.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minnagh.
Bryant wants a takedown.
Minnagh stalls.
Minnagh is working Bryant over against the cage.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Minnagh avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minnagh is defending well for now.
Minnagh scores with a shoulder strike.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant 's elbow.
Nice body punch from Minnagh - that landed with a thud.
Minnagh lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards. #T2#
Minnagh is stalling here.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Minnagh managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minnagh.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Minnagh cracks Bryant with a nice body shot.
Minnagh avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Minnagh is pushing Bryant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minnagh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Minnagh slips under a jab.
Minnagh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bryant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a nice hook to Bryant 's body. Bryant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bean Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Minnagh lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Minnagh takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bryant is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh pounces like a tiger and cracks Bryant with a vicious hook! Bryant is down but not out! Minnagh follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Minnagh!
An out of breath Bobby Minnagh 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 164
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Mandiang takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mandiang as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
#T1#
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh tries to stall but Mandiang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mandiang as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh. #T2#
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Still in the clinch, Mandiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Minnagh scores with a shoulder strike.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh stalling in the clinch but Mandiang improves position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnagh.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action.
Mandiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Minnagh scores with a shot to the side of Mandiang's head.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mandiang up against the cage.
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Minnagh.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh has Mandiang pushed against the cage.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mandiangs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Mandiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mandiang tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang moves to clinch but Minnagh breaks away
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.#CL2#
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Mandiang. Mandiang maintains the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Mandiang pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Minnagh tries to work over Mandiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mandiang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries to work over Mandiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Minnagh is looking to control Mandiang's arms but Mandiang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
#T1#
Minnagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mandiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mandiang up against the cage.
Mandiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
Mandiang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Still in the clinch, Mandiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh tries to stall but Mandiang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Minnagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mandiang.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandiang.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mandiang as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mandiang.
A short left from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Minnagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Mandiang. Mandiang maintains the clinch.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh presses Mandiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Mandiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh. #T1#
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Mandiang's ribcage. Mandiang let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Mandiang gets an underhook and turns Minnagh into the cage.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
#T3#
Minnagh stalls.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Minnagh pushes Mandiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mandiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh is trying to stall.
Minnagh presses Mandiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minnagh just leaning against Mandiang, taking a breather.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minnagh cracks Mandiang with a nice body shot.#T4#
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Minnagh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mandiang backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Minnagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike.
Mandiang blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands a nice uppercut.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Minnagh.
I think Mandiang 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
An out of breath Aboubacar Mandiang 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 156
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Grigorian moves into range and clinches up with Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Minnagh avoids the elbow strike from Grigorian, against the cage.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Grigorian tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Minnagh lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Minnagh lands a left hand.
Grigorian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Minnagh scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Grigorian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minnaghs head.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh pushes Grigorian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Grigorian as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Bobby Minnagh's cut is getting worse.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grigorian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
A short right from Minnagh on the inside.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian lands an uppercut.
Grigorian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Grigorian.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian works on Minnagh's body with a couple of short punches.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Nice body punch from Minnagh - that landed with a thud.
Grigorian digs a right hand underneath Minnagh's ribcage. Minnagh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigorian.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minnaghs head.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Bobby Minnagh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misak Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grigorian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minnagh moves away from the strike by Grigorian. #CL2#
Grigorian clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh looking to stall.
Minnagh pushes Grigorian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Minnagh slowing the pace effectively.
Minnagh scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minnagh tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Minnagh has Grigorian pushed against the cage.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh stalling.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian looking to slow down the pace here.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Minnagh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Minnagh taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misak Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grigorian moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
Minnagh throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Minnagh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grigorian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Minnagh misses
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Minnagh slips the punch.
Grigorian misses with a hook
#CL#
and Minnagh counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Misak Grigorian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grigorian leaning against his opponent.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
Minnagh slowing the pace effectively.
Grigorian is leaning against Minnagh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minnagh is looking to control Grigorian's arms but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
Minnagh looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh. #T2#
Minnagh blocks a body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Minnagh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns Minnagh into the cage.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
Minnagh just leaning against Grigorian, taking a breather.
Grigorian looking to slow down the pace here.
Grigorian is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Misak Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minnagh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grigorian is keeping busy.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Minnagh would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigorian as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigorian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigorian tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A hook to the body from Grigorian.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh has Grigorian pressed against the cage.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minnagh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian digs a right hand underneath Minnagh's ribcage. Minnagh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian. #CUT2#Jeez, Bobby Minnagh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Minnagh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Misak Grigorian!
Misak Grigorian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 149
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muller lands a jab to Minnagh's midsection.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Minnagh saw that one coming.
Minnagh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A clash of legs there as Minnagh blocks the low kick.
Minnagh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Minnagh checks a low kick from Muller.
Muller blocks a head kick by Minnagh.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Muller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minnagh is fending him off so far but Muller persists. Nope, Minnagh circles away and we're back to standing.
Minnagh is looking to counter the offense by Muller and move into the clinch.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws a leg kick but Minnagh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Minnagh slips a jab from Muller.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minnagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Minnagh is looking to counter the offense by Muller and move into the clinch.#CL#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Minnagh's brow. #T1#
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller missing with knees to the body.
Minnagh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muller lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Minnagh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Minnagh scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minnagh stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Minnagh has Muller pressed against the cage, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minnagh blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Minnagh avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller. #CUT2#Bobby Minnagh's cut is getting worse.
Muller wants to stall.
Minnagh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Muller breaks from the clinch.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minnagh thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller throws a leg kick #CL#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muller up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Minnagh is leaning against Muller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller lands a body shot.
#T4##CL#
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Muller against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
Minnagh cracks Muller with a nice body shot.
Muller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Minnagh prevents Muller from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Muller looks winded!
Minnagh taking a breather.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Minnagh slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefan Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Muller throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minnagh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Minnagh moves into range and clinches up with Muller.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minnagh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Minnagh shrugs off. #CUT2#Bobby Minnagh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Minnagh takes an elbow to the temple.
Minnagh gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
A short left from Minnagh. #BC2#
Muller breaks the clinch.
Muller misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Muller throws a leg kick but Minnagh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Minnagh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minnagh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1##CL2#
Muller has Minnagh up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh stalls. #BC2#
Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller scoring well with a low kick there.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Minnagh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stefan Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Minnagh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Muller.
Muller throws the left hand but Minnagh avoids the punch easily.
Muller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMinnagh.#T2#
Minnagh staying out of range there.
As Muller tries to get set, Minnagh tries to push him back and clinch up but Muller manages to avoid the attempt.
Muller throws a lazy uppercut
and Minnagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Muller clinches up against the cage.
Muller lands a body shot.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.#BC2#
Muller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 big left from Muller misses.
Muller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minnagh tries to counter by clinching up but Muller breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Minnagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minnagh tries to counter by clinching up but Muller breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Minnagh's front leg but catches the back leg as Minnagh tries to avoid it.
Muller misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muller scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#Jeez, Bobby Minnagh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to counter by clinching up but Muller breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good exchange - Minnagh coming out on top.
Minnagh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muller throws the left hand but Minnagh avoids the punch easily.
As Muller tries to get set, Minnagh tries to push him back and clinch up but Muller manages to avoid the attempt.
Muller throws a leg kick but Minnagh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muller lands a body shot.
Muller throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Minnagh moves into the clinch.
A short left from Minnagh.
A short right from Minnagh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Minnagh's brow.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Minnagh lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Minnagh's brow.
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
Minnagh avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Muller breaks from the clinch.
Minnagh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stefan Muller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Minnagh avoids the head kick by Muller.
Minnagh slips under a jab.
Muller keeps the fight on the outside.
Muller misses with a left hand
and Minnagh counters with a one-two to the body.
Minnagh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minnagh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Muller misses
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Muller misses.
Minnagh tries to counter by clinching up but Muller breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller throws a hook but Minnagh avoids it easily.
Minnagh tries to counter by clinching up but Muller breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller throws a leg kick but Minnagh moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Minnagh throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Muller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Muller blocks a body shot from Minnagh. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
Muller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
A short right from Minnagh on the inside.
Muller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Minnagh is looking to control Muller's arms but Muller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muller's efforts to push away.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Minnagh avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller digs a right hand underneath Minnagh's ribcage. Minnagh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minnagh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Muller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
A short right from Minnagh on the inside.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Minnagh scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Minnagh in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Minnagh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stefan Muller!
A very excited looking Stefan Muller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 137
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Bard sizes up Minnagh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Minnagh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minnagh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minnagh defending well as Bard loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Minnagh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Minnagh misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bard. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh moves out of range as Bard strikes.
Bard throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Bard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bard lands a really nice looking cross but Minnagh seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bard falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Bard has Minnagh pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Minnagh tumbling to the mat - Bard dives into Minnagh's guard.
Bard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Bard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minnagh's head.
Bard postures up in Minnagh's guard and throws a big left but Minnagh blocks it.
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minnagh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Bard is controlling him.
Bard advances position into side control!
Bard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Minnagh's legs.
Bard looks up at the clock and then as Minnagh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bard throws an elbow but Minnagh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Minnagh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Minnagh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Minnagh defending against the ground and pound.
Minnagh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Bard.#SUB2#
Bard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bard prevents Minnagh from escaping the position.#T3#
Bard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bard working the ground and pound but Minnagh is defending the strikes.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet but Bard drags him back down.
Bard is chipping away with strikes.
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet here but Bard is keeping cool and he's managed to take Minnagh's back.
Bard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB2#
Bard is looking for the choke from the back position but Minnagh is controlling his hands well.
Bard throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Minnagh fending off the submission attempt from Bard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Minnagh is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T4#
Bard throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Minnagh misses its target.
Minnagh staying out of range there.
Bard misses the body punch
and Minnagh counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minnagh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bard throws the left hand but Minnagh avoids the punch easily.
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minnagh.
Minnagh is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Bard misses.
Minnagh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bard manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Minnagh clinches up against the cage.
Bard wants to take the fight to the mat but Minnagh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bard can't break the clinch.
Bard wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Bard is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Minnagh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bard.
Minnagh pushes Bard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
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#
Minnagh walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Bobby Minnagh's cut is getting worse.
Bard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Bard circles away.
Minnagh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Minnagh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minnagh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bard connects with a looping right hand.
Bard misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Minnagh.
Bard is trying to push Minnagh away but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bard's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
Bard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Bard misses with a punch to the body.
Bard wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh lands a shot to the body.
Bard is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Bard tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bards head.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Bard gets an underhook and turns Minnagh into the cage.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Bard is rocked!
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Minnagh taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Bard misses with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a nice uppercut.
Bard is still on wobbly legs! Can Minnagh finish him?
Bard misses with a hook
and Minnagh rattles Bard with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bard tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Minnagh dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bard stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
After winning the bout, Bobby Minnagh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 123 - Joad vs Petrov
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Minnagh keeps it at a distance.
Smash Machine with a poor takedown
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minnagh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Minnagh was looking to counter with a kick there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smash Machine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smash Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Smash Machine rushes Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Smash Machine gets control of Minnagh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smash Machine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Minnagh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Smash Machine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minnagh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine working a defensive guard here.
Minnagh wants to get up but he can't break Smash Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Smash Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Smash Machine, not yet.
Minnagh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smash Machine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minnagh controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smash Machine dips to his left and cracks Minnagh with an uppercut!
Smash Machine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minnagh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smash Machine somewhat.
Minnagh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smash Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minnagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash Machine.
Minnagh throws a big counter combination but Smash Machine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Smash Machine misses with a leg kick
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Minnagh keeps it at a distance.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with an outside leg kick.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Smash Machine.
Minnagh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minnagh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minnagh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smash Machine closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side
and Minnagh counters with a left to the body.
Minnagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash Machine throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Minnagh as Smash Machine shoots in.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minnagh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smash Machine fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Minnagh swats away the attempt to clinch by Smash Machine.
An attempted straight right counter from Minnagh misses the target.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smash Machine just manages to avoid it.
Minnagh moves away from the strike by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Minnagh defending well as Smash Machine loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Smash Machine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minnagh doesn't seem phased though.
Smash Machine shoots and misses
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Minnagh circles away.
Minnagh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smash Machine misses with a body punch
and Minnagh counters with a nice uppercut.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
Smash Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Smash Machine misses with a looping left.
Smash Machine tries to clinch
and Smash Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Minnagh.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Minnagh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Minnagh keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Minnagh misses with a double jab
and Smash Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Smash Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Minnagh keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Minnagh misses the target.
Smash Machine tries to land a front kick but Minnagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Smash Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smash Machine misses with a hook
and Minnagh counters with a body kick.
Smash Machine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Minnagh is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smash Machine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Minnagh.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minnagh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Smash Machine. Smash Machine maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Smash Machine pulls guard successfully.
Minnagh wanted to stand there but Smash Machine had control of the position. #SUB2#
Smash Machine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Minnagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smash Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minnagh has managed to get both his arms back between Smash Machine's legs - danger averted.
Minnagh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smash Machine's guard.#T1#
Minnagh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Smash Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Minnagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smash Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minnagh has managed to get both his arms back between Smash Machine's legs - danger averted.
Minnagh content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Minnagh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smash Machine's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Minnagh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smash Machine misses with a left hand
and Minnagh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smash Machine thinking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smash Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Minnagh, which made it look bad.
Smash Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minnagh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minnagh is looking to counter with head kicks.
Minnagh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smash Machine.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minnagh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smash Machine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Minnagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Smash Machine moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
Minnagh tried to counter with a leg kick but Smash Machine avoided it.
Smash Machine throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smash Machine tries to land a front kick but Minnagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minnagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh connects with a body shot that sends Smash Machine's belly button to the back.
Smash Machine is breathing heavily.
Smash Machine misses with a double jab.
Minnagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Smash Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smash Machine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Minnagh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Minnagh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with an open hand slap.#CUT#That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Minnagh is looking to land body kicks.
Smash Machine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Minnagh.
Smash Machine just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMinnagh.
Smash Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minnagh thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Smash Machine misses with a hook
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Minnagh throws a counter high kick but Smash Machine was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smash Machine closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side #KD#
and Minnagh counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smash Machine! Minnagh lets Smash Machine back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Smash Machine is rocked!
Minnagh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut. Minnagh saw that one coming.#CL2#
Smash Machine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smash Machine tries to pull guard but Minnagh holds him up against the cage and eventually Smash Machine drops back down to his feet.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
Smash Machine blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Minnagh breaks from the clinch.
Minnagh scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Machine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smash Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minnagh defends it nicely.
It looked like Minnagh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minnagh checks a low kick from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Minnagh tried to counter with a leg kick but Smash Machine avoided it.
Bobby Minnagh is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smash Machine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Minnagh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smash Machine is in Minnagh's guard.
Minnagh keeping moving, preventing Smash Machine from controlling successfully. #T1#
Minnagh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minnagh wants to sweep here but Smash Machine controlling him for the moment.
Smash Machine being controlled here momentarily.
Smash Machine content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minnagh keeping full guard, as Smash Machine tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smash Machine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Smash Machine tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Minnagh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minnagh is defending well for now.
Smash Machine lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Smash Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minnaghs head.
Smash Machine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minnagh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smash Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Minnagh manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Minnagh blocks the leg kick.
Minnagh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left lands for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Minnagh moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Minnagh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smash Machine takes one to the chin there.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minnagh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Minnagh counters with a quick kick to the body but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine throws a leg kick
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smash Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minnagh as he avoids it easily.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Smash Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minnagh is fending him off so far but Smash Machine persists. Nope, Minnagh circles away and we're back to standing.
Smash Machine throws a lazy uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smash Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smash Machine on the side of the head.
Smash Machine tries to clinch
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Minnagh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minnagh, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Minnagh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'. |
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Event:
HFC 120 - Todd vs Soares
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Roger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roger told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Roger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Minnagh wants to stand but Roger is controlling the position.
Roger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minnagh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Minnagh is pulling down on Roger's head. It's preventing any offense from Roger, at least for the moment.
Roger throws an elbow that misses. Minnagh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roger's guard. Nice move by Minnagh!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roger keeping full guard, as Minnagh tries to pass.
Minnagh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Minnagh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Minnagh stands up from Roger's guard - Minnagh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roger misses with a takedown attempt - Minnagh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Roger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minnagh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roger swings for the body but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roger takes a swing at Minnagh's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Roger.
Roger throws a lazy uppercut
and Minnagh counters with an outside leg kick.
Roger misses with a wild body shot.
Minnagh is looking to counter with a body kick.
Roger misses with a hook
and Minnagh counters with a three punch combo that has Roger backing up. Roger nods at Minnagh to acknowledge the strikes.
Roger missing with a left hand there. Minnagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Roger backs away, Minnagh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roger throws a hook but Minnagh avoids it easily.
Roger misses with a takedown
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Minnagh counters with a head kick that wobbles Roger - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Minnagh sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
Bobby Minnagh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Minnagh circles away.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkanovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
Volkanovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minnagh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the body from Minnagh misses
and Volkanovski counters with a body kick.
Volkanovski darts in trying to clinch
and Minnagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Volkanovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minnagh, pushing him back against the cage.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkanovski's efforts to push away.
A short left from Minnagh. #BC2#
Minnagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Volkanovski clinches up with Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Minnagh breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Minnagh's ribcage but misses.
Minnagh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minnagh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkanovski blocks it well.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Volkanovski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minnagh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Volkanovski darts in and clinches Minnagh up against the cage.#BC2#
Minnagh breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Volkanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Minnagh counters with a body kick.
Minnagh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Minnagh circles away.
A good leg kick by Minnagh.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minnagh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Volkanovski eats them both and turns towards Minnagh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Minnagh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.
Minnagh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkanovski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Minnagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minnagh misses with a hook.
It looked like Volkanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minnagh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkanovski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnagh blocks a leg kick.
Minnagh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski is looking for a counter combo.
Volkanovski throws a jab when Minnagh was well out of range.
Volkanovski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Minnagh.
Minnagh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Minnagh looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Volkanovski catches Minnagh right on the button with a cross.
Volkanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Minnagh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski throws a body kick that misses.
Minnagh slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkanovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Minnagh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski lands with a kick to the temple. Minnagh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Minnagh tries a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Volkanovski lands but Minnagh takes it in his stride.
Volkanovski throws a nice looking combination but Minnagh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
#T1#
Volkanovski scores with a nice strike.
Volkanovski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minnagh checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Minnagh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minnagh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
A left and a right from Minnagh both land. Nice combination.
Minnagh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Minnagh misses.#T2#
Volkanovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Minnagh keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Minnagh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski lands a jab to the head.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Minnagh avoids it well.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Minnagh breaks the clinch.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Volkanovski.
Minnagh shapes to counter with a head kick.
No joy there for Volkanovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkanovski darts in trying to clinch
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
Minnagh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Minnagh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Minnagh is having none of it.
Minnagh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volkanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side
and Minnagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski wants to clinch but Minnagh slips to the side
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski jabs Minnagh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minnagh raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Volkanovski pushes Minnagh away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minnagh. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Minnagh misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Minnagh throws a jab when Volkanovski was well out of range.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
Volkanovski closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side
and Minnagh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volkanovski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Minnagh is able to avoid easily.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Minnagh avoids nicely. #CL#
Volkanovski has Minnagh up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Minnagh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Volkanovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh tries to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling the position. #T1##BC2#
Minnagh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski thuds his shin into the meat of Minnagh's side.
Minnagh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Minnagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minnagh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkanovski misses with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a good low kick that Volkanovski was not able to check.
Minnagh cracks Volkanovski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh misses with a low kick.
Volkanovski is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Volkanovski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkanovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minnagh looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Volkanovski misses
and Minnagh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkanovski.
Minnagh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Minnagh moves away
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkanovski throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minnagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Volkanovski throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Minnagh counters with a nice right hand that sends Volkanovski toppling to the canvas! Volkanovski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Minnagh finish him?!#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!
Volkanovski tries to get into range but Minnagh steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Volkanovski! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Minnagh scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Minnagh!
A relieved looking Bobby Minnagh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 95 - Tonissaar vs Todd
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Demuss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demuss looks to throw the jab but Minnagh is out of range.
Demuss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Minnagh avoids the head kick by Demuss.
Minnagh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Demuss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minnagh's waist but Minnagh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demuss off to one side.
Demuss feints and then cracks Minnagh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minnagh down.
Minnagh needs to keep his hands up - Demuss had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Demuss's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss throws a poor cross that misses
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Minnagh misses with a looping right.
Demuss throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Demuss connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Demuss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minnagh blocks a head kick by Demuss.
Demuss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demuss throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Demuss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minnagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demuss misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minnagh! But no joy.
Demuss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demuss loads up on a big right hand but Minnagh slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demuss misses with a straight right.
Minnagh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Demuss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Minnagh if he has to take too many more of those.
Demuss is looking to clinch.
Minnagh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demuss is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Minnagh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Demuss throws a leg kick
and Minnagh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demuss swings widly with a right hand
and Demuss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demuss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jake Demuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demuss shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense.
Demuss throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Demuss backs off Minnagh throws a huge counter combo but Demuss manages to avoid it all.
Minnagh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demuss throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minnagh! But no joy.
Demuss misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minnagh! But no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Demuss finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Demuss misses with an uppercut. Minnagh saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Minnagh blocks the body kick.
Demuss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demuss connects with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Demuss.
Minnagh connects with a solid leg kick.
Minnagh misses with a body kick.
Demuss wants to land a leg kick but Minnagh is out of range.
Demuss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minnagh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Minnagh
and Demuss counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Demuss misses the target.
Minnagh raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Minnagh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demuss throws a body kick that misses.
Minnagh unleashes a big counter combination but Demuss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Demuss tries to land a leg kick but Minnagh saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Demuss 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.
Demuss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Minnagh.
Good work by Minnagh as he checks the leg kick.
Minnagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demuss manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Demuss looks to score with a jab to the body but Minnagh is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Demuss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Demuss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice body kick from Demuss.
Demuss misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Demuss misses
and Minnagh counters with a straight right hand.
Demuss checks a leg kick nicely.
Demuss is looking for a counter combo.
Jake Demuss is winning the standup battle so far.
Demuss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Minnagh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Demuss has got the better of the exchanges.
Demuss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh moves out of range as Demuss strikes.
Demuss throws a leg kick which misses Minnagh's front leg but catches the back leg as Minnagh tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh connects with a looping right hand.
Demuss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demuss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Demuss scores with a nice body kick.
Demuss shoots in and drives through. Minnagh sprawls well.
Minnagh tries a quick counter leg kick but Demuss is wise to it.
Demuss drops his hands momentarily and Minnagh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Minnagh tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Minnagh blocks the low kick.
Demuss throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Demuss is rocked!#CUT2#Jake Demuss's cut is getting worse.
Minnagh moves in close and cracks Demuss with a massive right hand! Demuss, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Minnagh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Minnagh!
After winning the bout, Bobby Minnagh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 85 - Sosa vs Bulb III
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Rytina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Rytina tries to clinch but Minnagh is having none of it.
Rytina throws a poor cross that misses
and Minnagh counters with a nice uppercut.
Rytina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Rytina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rytina blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Rytina blocks it.
#BC2#
Minnagh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rytina wants to clinch
and Minnagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rytina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rytina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minnagh counters with a head kick. #T1#
Rytina tries to clinch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Rytina scores with a jab to the head.
Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rytina.
Rytina checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rytina.#CL#
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Rytina. Rytina maintains the clinch.
Rytina has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC2#
Minnagh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rytina to score with a decent uppercut.
Minnagh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rytinas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Minnagh lands a head shot.#T2#
Rytina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rytina connects with a right hand. Minnagh shakes it off.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
Minnagh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rytina misses the shot to the body.
Rytina tries to clinch up.
Minnagh lands a high kick!
Minnagh slips under a jab.
Rytina throws the left hand but Minnagh avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Minnagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rytina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minnagh tries a quick counter leg kick but Rytina is wise to it.
Rytina misses with a leg kick
and Minnagh counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Rytina moves into the clinch.
Minnagh can't break the clinch.
Rytina pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Rytina.
Minnagh tries to work over Rytina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rytina.
Minnagh misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Minnagh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rytina throws a right hand that misses
and Minnagh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Minnagh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#The cut above Bobby Minnagh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rytina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Rytina throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Minnagh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rytina.
Rytina throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab.
Minnagh misses with a kick to the body.
Rytina throwing a counter right hand but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rytina. That did some damage!
Rytina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
A jab from Rytina does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Risto Rytina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Minnagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Rytina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
Rytina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rytina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rytina.
Minnagh misses with a lunging right hand
and Rytina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Bobby Minnagh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rytina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rytina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Minnagh counters with a good, hard body kick but Rytina shrugs it off.
Rytina tries to clinch but Minnagh moves away
and Minnagh counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Rytina misses.
Minnagh tries a quick counter leg kick but Rytina is wise to it.
Rytina throws out a loose jab but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rytina misses with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rytina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rytina lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rytina thumps Minnagh with a low kick.
Rytina misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rytina tries to work over Minnagh's front leg with a kick but Minnagh checks it.
Minnagh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Minnagh throws a low kick, looking for Rytina's leg but Rytina calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Minnagh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Minnagh counters with a body kick.
Minnagh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Minnagh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Minnagh lands a slapping body shot.
Rytina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rytina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Minnagh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh blocks a jab.
Rytina looks to clinch
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rytina.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Minnagh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Risto Rytina!
During a confident post fight interview, Risto Rytina thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 77 - Wanker vs Lindholm
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mahrishi misses the target.
Minnagh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Minnagh misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Minnagh.
No joy there for Mahrishi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minnagh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Mahrishi misses. #T1#
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minnagh misses the body punch
and Mahrishi counters with a big head kick but Minnagh shrugs it off.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minnagh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Minnagh.
Mahrishi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Mahrishi forces Minnagh back against the cage and clinches.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Mahrishi tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a body punch. #BC2#
Minnagh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Minnagh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahrishi looks to land a combination but Minnagh avoids it well.
Minnagh throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahrishi catches Minnagh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi misses with a hook
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minnagh missing with a left hand there. Mahrishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahrishi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Minnagh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minnagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Minnagh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahrishi. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi backing away here, and Minnagh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrishi lands the left hand.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minnagh counters with a nice leg kick.
Minnagh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Minnagh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahrishi's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Minnagh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahrishi connects with a body shot that sends Minnagh's belly button to the back.
Minnagh lands a head shot.
A big left from Mahrishi misses.
Minnagh feints a counter leg kick.
Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws out a loose jab but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Minnagh misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi throws a nice head kick!
Minnagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mahrishi misses with a right hand
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Minnagh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minnagh takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minnagh swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Minnagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab. #T2##CL#
Mahrishi closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Minnagh manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Mahrishi. Mahrishi maintains the clinch.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Mahrishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahrishi tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Minnagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
Minnagh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Minnagh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Minnagh counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Minnagh takes one on the button.
Minnagh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Minnagh staying out of range there.
Mahrishi connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Bobby Minnagh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Minnagh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a left hand
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Bobby Minnagh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4##KD#
Mahrishi lands a big right hand that sends Minnagh crashing to the mat! Mahrishi stays standing though and waves Minnagh back to his feet!#ROC#Minnagh is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Minnagh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC 59 - Ford vs Chai
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Volkanovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minnagh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the body
and Volkanovski counters with a series of strikes. Minnagh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Minnagh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkanovski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Volkanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minnagh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkanovski scrambles back to his feet.
Minnagh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkanovski at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Minnagh lands with a good body shot.
Volkanovski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Volkanovski tests Minnagh's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minnagh connects with a jab.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volkanovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Volkanovski stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Minnagh. #T2#
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minnagh is keeping busy.
Volkanovski is leaning against Minnagh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Minnagh - that landed with a thud.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Volkanovski.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski slowing the pace effectively.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkanovski controls his hands.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkanovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkanovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Volkanovski throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkanovski controls his hands.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Minnagh blocks a body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkanovski trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkanovski into the cage.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh being controlled against the cage.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkanovski lands a shot to the body.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkanovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Minnagh - that landed with a thud.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Minnagh breaks from the clinch.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Minnagh.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Minnagh strikes.
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Minnagh misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh blocks a jab.
Volkanovski checks a leg kick nicely.
Volkanovski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Minnagh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Minnagh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Minnagh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Minnagh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Minnagh.
Volkanovski counters with a body kick.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minnagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Minnagh's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minnagh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Minnagh misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minnagh as Volkanovski tries to tie him up. #T2#
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski keeps control of Minnagh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnagh pushes Volkanovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Minnagh.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short right from Minnagh on the inside.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkanovski controls his hands.
#BC#
Minnagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown but Minnagh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkanovski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Minnagh lands a jab.
Volkanovski misses with a low kick.
Minnagh is looking for a counter combo.
Minnagh throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Minnagh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minnagh. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkanovski takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkanovski throws an off balance right hand
and Minnagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minnagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkanovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh throws a nice looking combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Minnagh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Minnagh.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobby Minnagh is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski lands a nice shot that snaps Minnagh's head back.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches.
Volkanovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski misses with some punches.
Volkanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Minnagh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minnagh throws a good cross that connects.
Volkanovski throws a right hand that Minnagh ducks under and follows up with a left that Minnagh also avoids with ease.
Minnagh with a nice cross.
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the body.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Minnagh counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Minnagh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL2#
Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkanovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Volkanovski seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minnagh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Minnagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
Minnagh is leaning against Volkanovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh works on Volkanovski's body with a couple of short punches.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Volkanovski blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkanovski controls his hands.
Minnagh pushes Volkanovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Minnagh manages to break the clinch.
Minnagh takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
Minnagh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minnagh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Minnagh throws a leg kick but Volkanovski moved away.
Minnagh stuns Volkanovski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Minnagh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Volkanovski forces Minnagh back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
#T4#
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski trying to stall but Minnagh improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Minnagh manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Minnagh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a left to the body.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minnagh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minnagh connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minnagh 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
Bobby Minnagh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC Speed Brawls IV
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minnagh throws a lazy uppercut
and Svensonn counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Minnagh.
A low kick lands for Svensonn.
Minnagh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Marcus Svensonn has been cut.
Minnagh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensonn under the eye.
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensonn! But no joy.
Minnagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensonn manages to avoid it.
Minnagh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensonn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensonn throws a head kick that misses
and Minnagh counters with a nice body kick.
Minnagh misses with a low kick.
Minnagh takes one to the chin there.
Minnagh misses with a body shot.
Minnagh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Minnagh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensonn under the eye.#T1#
A jab from Svensonn misses.
Jab from Minnagh.#CL#
Minnagh rushes Svensonn and presses him up against the cage.
Minnagh blocks a body shot from Svensonn.
Svensonn working aggressively here.
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Svensonn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Svensonn lands with a short shot to the head.
Svensonn blocking some punches.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensonn has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Svensonn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensonn misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Minnagh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Svensonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Svensonn working aggressively here.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Svensonn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minnagh's elbow.
Svensonn lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Minnagh breaks from the clinch.
Svensonn looks to land a right hand but Minnagh moved out of range.
Svensonn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
Svensonn throws an off balance right hand
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svensonn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensonn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Svensonn tenderised Minnagh's leg. Minnagh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh misses the shot to the body.
Svensonn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Svensonn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minnagh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Minnagh as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Minnagh has closed the distance and engaged Svensonn in a clinch.
Svensonn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Minnagh on the inside. #T3#
Svensonn tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svensonn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minnagh's elbow.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Svensonn controls the action.
Svensonn blocking some punches.
Svensonn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensonn.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Svensonn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensonn misses with some punches.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensonn backwards.
Svensonn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svensonn misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Svensonn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Svensonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
Svensonn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Svensonn misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensonn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Svensonn fails to land.
Svensonn tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Svensonn back against the cage.
Svensonn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Svensonn struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensonn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Minnagh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svensonn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Svensonn looks to land a right hand but Minnagh moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minnagh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svensonn tries to land a front kick but Minnagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minnagh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Minnagh scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Svensonn misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh is looking to slow Svensonn down with leg kicks.
Svensonn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minnagh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensonn.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Svensonn.
Svensonn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Svensonn throws a lazy uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minnagh throws a head kick that misses
enabling Svensonn to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Minnagh is predictable there
and Svensonn counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Svensonn thows a leg kick but Minnagh checks it
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensonn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minnagh blocks a head kick by Svensonn.
Svensonn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minnagh moves away.
Svensonn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
Svensonn misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensonn. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Svensonn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Svensonn throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Svensonn throws a lazy right hand but Minnagh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensonn throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Svensonn throws a lazy uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a straight right hand.
Svensonn is looking to slow Minnagh down with leg kicks.
Svensonn misses with a body shot.
Svensonn throws an off balance right hand
and Minnagh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svensonn throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Minnagh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minnagh there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#Bobby Minnagh's cut is getting worse.
Minnagh staying out of range there.
Svensonn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Minnagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensonn throws out the jab.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensonn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnagh tests Svensonn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensonn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Minnagh moves out of range of the leg kick from Svensonn.
Svensonn needs to keep his hands up - Minnagh had a free shot at his head there.
Minnagh with a jab.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh misses with a low kick as Svensonn jumps back.
Minnagh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svensonn finds it's way round the side to connect with Minnagh's head.
Svensonn throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Svensonn.
Minnagh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensonn at a distance.
Svensonn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Svensonn misses with a straight left.
Svensonn throws a hook but Minnagh avoids it easily.#T3#
Minnagh lands a jab.
Svensonn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensonn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a wild body shot.
Svensonn moves out of range of the body kick.
Minnagh motions for Svensonn to come forward. Minnagh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svensonn throws a right hand that misses
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
Svensonn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svensonn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Svensonn misses.
Svensonn connects with an inside leg kick.
Minnagh avoids the body shot from Svensonn.
Minnagh throws the kick towards the body but Svensonn avoids it.
Minnagh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensonn can do to turn this around?
Minnagh cracks Svensonn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Svensonn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minnagh misses with a looping right.
Minnagh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Svensonn feints and then cracks Minnagh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minnagh down.
Svensonn moves out of range as Minnagh throws a body kick.
Svensonn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Bobby Minnagh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensonn cracks Minnagh with an open hand slap.
Minnagh closes the distance but Svensonn moves to the side
and Svensonn counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensonn moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensonn misses with a looping left.
Minnagh scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Svensonn. That's going to slow Minnagh down.
Minnagh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensonn looks to throw the jab but Minnagh is out of range.
Minnagh misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Minnagh misses the shot to the body.
Svensonn ducks under a wild hook from Minnagh.
Svensonn misses with a right hand
and Minnagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minnagh moves out of range as Svensonn strikes.
Svensonn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensonn throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
A big left from Svensonn misses.
Svensonn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svensonn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Svensonn misses with a kick to the body
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensonn just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Svensonn misses the target.
Svensonn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#Jeez, Bobby Minnagh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobby Minnagh is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensonn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
#T1#
Svensonn blocks a jab.
Minnagh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svensonn misses with a looping right.
Minnagh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Svensonn misses with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a head kick.
A cross from Minnagh lands.#CUT#That has opened up Marcus Svensonn's cut even more.
Svensonn misses with a head kick.
Svensonn misses with a wild body shot.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but Svensonn pushes him off.
Svensonn looks to score with a jab to the body but Minnagh is just out of range.
Minnagh with a jab.
Minnagh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensonn's head backwards.#KD#
Minnagh lands a left and a right that send Svensonn crashing to the mat, dazed. Minnagh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Svensonn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensonn misses with a double jab
and Minnagh counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Svensonn out cold! What a finish! Minnagh is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC Speed Brawls I
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
Bobby Minnagh really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 214.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Marcus Svensonn was cancelled. |
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Event:
HFC 29 - Wells vs Dos Anjos
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreria has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Decent striking displayed by Ferreria there.#CUT#It looks like Lynch Boshank has been cut.
Ferreria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boshank shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferreria throws the left hand but Boshank avoids the punch easily.
Ferreria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boshank.
Boshank misses the jab.
Boshank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreria.
Ferreria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boshank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreria throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferreria loads up on a big right hand but Boshank slips the punch.
Ferreria lands the left hand.
Ferreria with a jab.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Boshank.
Ferreria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Lynch Boshank's cut even more.
Boshank throws a lazy head kick
letting Ferreria counter with a right hand.
Boshank has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boshank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boshank there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#The cut above Lynch Boshank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ferreria connects with a jab.#KD#
Ferreria drops Boshank with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boshank looks back up at him and smiles so Ferreria waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Boshank.
Ferreria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boshank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Boshank 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#Lynch Boshank's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lynch Boshank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Ferreria!
Our winner, Alex Ferreria, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 24 - Jiro vs Gold
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kocak.
Kocak misses with a leg kick
and Boshank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boshank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
A nice side step and Kocak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boshank checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kocak. Boshank shrugs it off though.
Kocak lands with a shot to the body.
Boshank punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
Boshank misses with a left hand
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Kocak looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshank is just out of range.
Boshank has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Boshank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boshank throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lynch Boshank has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boshank under the eye.
Kocak takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A big right from Boshank misses.
Kocak slips a jab from Boshank.
Boshank throws a leg kick but Kocak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kocak jabs at Boshank's body.
Boshank misses with a body shot
and Kocak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kocak wants to clinch up but Boshank keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Boshank misses the target.
Boshank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kocak works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kocak there.
Boshank throws a lazy head kick
and Kocak counters with a head kick. #T2#
Boshank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Boshank misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Boshank scores with a four punch combination!
Boshank throws a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boshank throws a hook but Kocak blocks it.
Boshank throws a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Lynch Boshank's cut is getting worse.
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boshank.
Kocak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boshank.
A low kick from Boshank misses
and Kocak counters with a good low kick that Boshank was not able to check.
Boshank misses with a low kick.
Kocak slips a straight right by Boshank.#T3#
Donk. Kocak catches Boshank right on the button with a cross.
Boshank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#Lynch Boshank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boshank throws a lazy uppercut
and Kocak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boshank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kocak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boshank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boshank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kocak missing with a left hand there. Boshank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Jeez, Lynch Boshank's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kocak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshank manages to avoid it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Kocak.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lynch Boshank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Demir Kocak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC KO 1 - Havoc vs Lima
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Boshank with a hook.
Boshank staying out of range there.
Pardo misses with a straight left.
Boshank staying out of range there.
Pardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pardo misses with a body shot.
Boshank ducks under a wild hook from Pardo.
It looked like Boshank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pardo misses with a looping left.
Boshank takes a swing at Pardo's ribcage but misses.
Pardo throws a lazy right hand but Boshank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pardo avoids the body shot from Boshank.
Boshank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boshank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Pardo.
Pardo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pardo misses with a body punch
and Boshank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Pardo gets a clinch.
Pardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pardo tries a body shot but Boshank blocks it.
#T1#
Pardo lands a shoulder strike.
Pardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boshank blocks a body shot from Pardo.
Pardo has a couple of punches blocked by Boshank.
Boshank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Pardo.
Boshank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pardo misses with a punch to the body.
Boshank prevents a body shot from Pardo.
Pardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boshank's elbow.
Pardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Boshank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boshank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boshank's elbow.
Boshank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boshank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pardos head.
Pardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Boshank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boshank lands with a left to the head.
Pardo lands a body punch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Pardo.
Pardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boshank's elbow.
Boshank scores with a shoulder strike.
Pardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pardo misses with a body punch.
Pardo misses with a body punch.
Pardo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pardo.
A short right from Boshank.
Pardo misses with a punch to the body.
Boshank lands a hook that snaps the head of Pardo backwards.
Pardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boshank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pardo scores with a shot to the side of Boshank's head.
Boshank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boshank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pardo's elbow.
A short right from Boshank. #BC#
Boshank manages to break the clinch.
Boshank throws a low kick but Pardo moves out of range easily.
A big left from Pardo misses. #T3#
Pardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pardo looks to land a left hand but Boshank moved out of range nicely.
Lucas Pardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boshank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Boshank lands a nice shot that snaps Pardo's head back.
Pardo misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Boshank counters with a nice right hand that sends Pardo toppling to the canvas! Pardo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boshank finish him?!#ROC#
Pardo is rocked!
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!
Pardo leaves his chin hanging out and Boshank seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pardo crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lynch Boshank!
Lynch Boshank retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Lynch Boshank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SMASH: Bizih vs Boshank (NC)
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Bizihwaeile throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boshank misses with a low kick as Bizihwaeile jumps back.
Boshank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick from Bizihwaeile lands but Boshank takes it in his stride. #CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Boshank has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Boshank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boshank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Boshank.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Boshank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boshank's gas tank.
Boshank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boshank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Boshank.
Bizihwaeile is trying to force a seperation but Boshank has the dominant position.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Boshank prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A short uppercut from Boshank.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshank digs a right hand into Bizihwaeile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizihwaeile's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Boshank.#T1#
Bizihwaeile throws a shot from downtown. Boshank moves away and avoids it.
Boshank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boshank avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a head shot.
Boshank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshank is just out of range.
Boshank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boshank. Boshank obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands with a nice body punch.
Boshank moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.#T2#
Bizihwaeile connects with a body shot that sends Boshank's belly button to the back.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boshank throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Bizihwaeile connects with a single shot there.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.
Boshank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaeile with a body shot.
Boshank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshank is just out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boshank was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshank is just out of range.
Boshank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the body
and Boshank counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boshank digs a good hook to Bizihwaeile's body.
#T3#
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boshank.
Boshank looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Boshank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Boshank moves out of range.
Boshank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Boshank is having none of it. #CL#
Bizihwaeile darts in and clinches Boshank up against the cage.
Boshank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Boshank working aggressively here.
Boshank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boshank's elbow.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boshank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boshank misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boshank throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshank gets through Bizihwaeile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boshank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boshank throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Boshank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boshank in his tracks.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boshank takes a step back to recover.
Bizihwaeile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshank is just out of range.
Boshank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaeile has time to react.
Bizihwaeile is looking to wear down Boshank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick from Bizihwaeile lands but Boshank takes it in his stride.
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boshank. Boshank obviously looking to wear him down.
Boshank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
The fighters circling - Boshank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaeile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boshank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile backing away here, and Boshank unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boshank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boshank there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Boshank tenderised Bizihwaeile's leg. Bizihwaeile is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Boshank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boshank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaeile with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Lynch Boshank has been cut.#T1#
Boshank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boshank scores with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Boshank.
Boshank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Boshank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile avoids the head kick by Boshank.
Boshank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boshank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaeile.
Boshank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boshank scores with the left hand. Bizihwaeile knows he should have avoided that one.
Boshank lands a leg kick that knocks Bizihwaeile off balance momentarily.#T2#
Boshank looks to land a body kick but Bizihwaeile moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshank scores with a hook to the body. Bizihwaeile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bizihwaeile connects with a single shot there.
Boshank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boshank throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaeile makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boshank clobbers Bizihwaeile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick but Boshank checks it.
A jab from Boshank misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a push kick but Boshank slaps the foot to one side.
Boshank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaeile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is winning the standup battle so far.
Boshank throws the kick towards the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boshank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Boshank misses with a hook
and Bizihwaeile makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Boshank was well out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshank.
Boshank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boshank works Bizihwaeile's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boshank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boshank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boshank attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshank is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boshank! But no joy.
Boshank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the button.
Boshank misses with a looping left.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Boshank misses the target.
Bizihwaeile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boshank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bizihwaeile connects with a body shot.
Boshank sizes up Bizihwaeile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boshank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boshank misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bizihwaeile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boshank.
Bizihwaeile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Boshank circles away.
A shot to the body from Boshank misses
and Bizihwaeile makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice head shot.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boshank has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynch Boshank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Boshank avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile thows a body kick. Boshank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bizihwaeile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boshank counters with a leg kick.
Boshank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Boshank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boshank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boshank throws the kick towards the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Boshank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boshank misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshank manages to avoid it.
Boshank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boshank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boshank throws out a counter right but Bizihwaeile avoids it with no problem.
Boshank misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaeile misses with the body kick
letting Boshank counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boshank thinks about the counter body kick.
Boshank thows a body kick. Bizihwaeile tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boshank moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Boshank blocks the leg kick.
Boshank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Boshank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boshank thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Bizihwaeile finds it's way through Boshank's defenses.
Boshank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Boshank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaeile tests Boshank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Boshank. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Boshank finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boshank lands with an overhand left.
Bizihwaeile throws out a leg kick but Boshank moves out of range and Bizihwaeile only half commits.
Boshank is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boshank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boshank.
Boshank moves out of range of the body kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses the body punch
letting Boshank counter with a right hand. #T3#
Boshank misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Boshank feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bizihwaeile sprawling to the canvas! Bizihwaeile rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boshank finish him?!
#ROC2#
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Boshank connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaeile's belly button to the back.
Oh Bizihwaeile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boshank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaeile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boshank punishes Bizihwaeile's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaeile chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boshank can pounce on him.
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!
Boshank moves in close and cracks Bizihwaeile with a massive right hand! Bizihwaeile, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Boshank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lynch Boshank!
Lynch Boshank is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Lynch Boshank misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SMASH: Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boshank.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Boshank counters with a left to the body.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boshank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Boshank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boshank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boshank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boshank's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lynch Boshank has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boshank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Boshank lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boshank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Boshank throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away.
Albert Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and Boshank counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Thompson! He's just covering up as Boshank starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynch Boshank!
Lynch Boshank 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 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Solabad throws a lazy head kick
and Boshank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Boshank cracks Solabad with a big right hand and Solabad goes down!#CUT#
It looks like Nkemba Solabad has been cut.
Boshank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boshank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solabad being controlled here, momentarily.
Boshank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Boshank tries to free his leg and advance position but Solabad is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solabad throws a wild body kick that Boshank sees coming a mile off.
Boshank feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Solabad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Solabad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boshank.
#KD#
Boshank bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Solabad! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Solabad is rocked!#SU#
Boshank gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Solabad is still on wobbly legs! Can Boshank finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boshank lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Solabad crumples to the floor! Boshank milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lynch Boshank!
A very excited looking Lynch Boshank made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
JBL FNF V
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Boshank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brevis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brevis tries to clinch up but Boshank circles away and keeps his distance.
Boshank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brevis dodges the punch combination from Boshank.
Brevis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boshank but Boshank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justus Brevis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brevis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boshank but Boshank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boshank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Brevis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brevis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boshank looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Brevis moves in looking to clinch but Boshank pushes him off.
Boshank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boshank does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brevis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boshank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boshank only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boshank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brevis defends it nicely.
Brevis shoots in for a double leg but Boshank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boshank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boshank throws the left hand but Brevis avoids the punch easily.
Brevis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brevis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boshank circles away.
Boshank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brevis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Boshank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boshank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brevis stalks Boshank and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boshank's face. Boshank staggers backwards, shaken.
Boshank throws the left hand but Brevis avoids the punch easily.
Brevis shoots for a takedown but Boshank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brevis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boshank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boshank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brevis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brevis tries to clinch but Boshank is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boshank! But no joy.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Boshank. No joy for Brevis on that attempt.
Boshank misses with a wild body shot.
Brevis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boshank is fending him off so far but Brevis persists. Nope, Boshank circles away and we're back to standing.
Boshank throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boshank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brevis.
Brevis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boshank as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boshank. Brevis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Brevis misses its target.
Boshank misses with a right hand
and Brevis counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Brevis tries to clinch there but Boshank circles away.
Boshank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Boshank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brevis quickly recovers to half guard.
Boshank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Boshank might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boshank is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brevis won't allow Boshank to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch Boshank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boshank has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynch Boshank!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 58
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Boshank misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Boshank.
Boshank slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Boshank misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boshank will feel that in the morning.
Boshank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boshank on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Boshank misses
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Boshank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Boshank sprawls well.#T1#
Johnson cracks the inside of Boshank's front leg.
Boshank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Boshank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boshank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Galveston Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Boshank shrugs it off though.
Boshank misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boshank avoids it really well and circles away.
Lynch Boshank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galveston Johnson.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boshank doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Boshank sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boshank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boshank.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Boshank gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the ropes.
Boshank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boshank throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Boshank is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Johnson 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.
Boshank dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Johnson cracks the inside of Boshank's front leg.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Boshank takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Boshank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshank prevents Johnson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galveston Johnson 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#
Boshank throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Boshank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boshank lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Boshank misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Boshank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boshank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boshank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
#T1##TD#
Boshank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boshank is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boshank is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Boshank is defending well. #T2#
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Boshank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boshank is holding on to half guard well.
Boshank continues to stall.
Boshank'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.#T3#
Johnson is trying to control. Boshank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boshank gets full guard.
Johnson won't allow Boshank to sweep him here.
Boshank pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Boshank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boshank misses with a low kick.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boshank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boshank misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boshank is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Boshank circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshank throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Galveston Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Boshank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boshank misses its target.
Boshank throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson jabs Boshank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Boshank moves away and avoids it.
Boshank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boshank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boshank swivels and escapes.
As Johnson backs away, Boshank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lynch Boshank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galveston Johnson.#TD#
Boshank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Boshank getting side control.
Boshank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Johnson is in trouble now - Boshank has advanced to mount!
Boshank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Johnson trying to control the position but Boshank manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Boshank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Johnson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Boshank has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boshank controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Boshank kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boshank is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch Boshank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Galveston Johnson!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Galveston Johnson!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Galveston Johnson!
Galveston Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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