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WVT 161: Takahashi v Haudegen
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1# Heights throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kopecki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Heights swings widly with a right hand
and Kopecki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Kopecki counters with a nice body kick.
Heights throws a head kick that misses. A head kick by Kopecki misses and Heights counters with a series of strikes. Kopecki will be more careful next time no doubt. Heights on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kopecki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heights has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Heights takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Heights misses with a looping left. Heights throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kopecki's head.#CUT2#It looks like Andy Kopecki has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kopecki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kopecki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight. Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Kopecki looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. Nice body punch from Heights. Heights throws a low kick, looking for Kopecki's leg but Kopecki calmly moves out of range. Kopecki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heights just manages to avoid it.#KD2# Heights lands a big head kick that sends Kopecki tumbling to the mat! Heights takes a step backwards and waves Kopecki back to his feet - he wants the finish! Heights is looking to clinch. #T1# Kopecki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# Heights closes the distance and clinches. Kopecki works on Heights's body with a couple of short punches. Heights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Heights scores with a nice short uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Kopecki.
#BC# Kopecki breaks from the clinch.
Kopecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Kopecki scores with a head kick.
Heights throws a head kick that misses. Heights 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. Nice body kick there by Kopecki. Heights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopecki. Kopecki thows a left - swing and a miss! Heights tries a quick counter leg kick but Kopecki is wise to it. Kopecki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target. Kopecki misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heights tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Kopecki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Heights wants to land a leg kick but Kopecki is out of range. #CL2# Heights moves into the clinch.#BC# Kopecki breaks from the clinch.
Kopecki connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2# Heights moves into the clinch.#BC# Kopecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kopecki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heights throws out a leg kick but Kopecki moves out of range and Heights only half commits. Kopecki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kopecki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kopecki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Heights tries to move into range but Kopecki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kopecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heights tries a quick counter leg kick but Kopecki is wise to it. Heights 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. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heights 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 Kopecki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kopecki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3# Heights scores with a leg kick.
Kopecki is looking to slow Heights down with leg kicks. Heights throws a big shot that misses. Kopecki moves out of range of the body kick from Heights.
Kopecki connects with a crisp jab. Heights throws a head kick but Kopecki moves out of range.
Kopecki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heights on the side of the head. Heights looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heights attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kopecki is looking to slow Heights down with leg kicks. Kopecki loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Kopecki catches Heights with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kopecki lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heights throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kopecki. Kopecki lands a head kick!
Heights throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4# Kopecki lands with a right hand. Heights misses with a head kick.
Heights stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kopecki. Kopecki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Heights walks into a left hand. Kopecki misses with a hook. Kopecki sets himself, and Heights steps forward looking for the clinch! Kopecki avoids it this time. Kopecki thows a body kick. Heights tries to catch it but that hurt him. Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heights misses with a low kick.
Heights walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kopecki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kopecki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Heights tries to clinch but Kopecki moves away and Kopecki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kopecki staying out of range there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kopecki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andy Kopecki's cut. That's time! Kopecki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Heights defending well as Kopecki loads up on a big left hand. Heights fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kopecki is out of range. Kopecki feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kopecki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kopecki lands a leg kick that knocks Heights off balance momentarily. Kopecki scores with a kick to the midsection. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Kopecki. Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Kopecki moves out of range easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Heights.
Andy Kopecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Andy Kopecki is winning the standup battle so far. Kopecki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The fight stays on the outside here - Heights looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kopecki throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. It seemed like Heights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Heights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Heights throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kopecki half committed to a counter leg kick. Kopecki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Heights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kopecki misses with a head kick.
Kopecki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Heights misses with a low kick as Kopecki jumps back. Kopecki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around? Heights misses with a low kick.
Heights lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kopecki throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Heights feints a counter leg kick. Heights shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Heights blocks a jab. Heights misses with an uppercut. The fighters circling - Kopecki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heights raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Heights lands with an overhand left. Kopecki digs a good hook to Heights's body.
Kopecki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heights. Kopecki with a nice calf kick. Kopecki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2# Kopecki misses the shot to the body. Kopecki fakes the leg kick and cracks Heights in the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Heights walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kopecki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kopecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heights tries to counter by closing the distance. Heights slips a straight right by Kopecki. Kopecki swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kopecki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heights stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Kopecki down. Heights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kopecki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kopecki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heights's sensitive parts. Kopecki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heights on the side of the head. Kopecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights lands a right hook to the body.
Kopecki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3# Kopecki misses with a looping left. Kopecki looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range. Kopecki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kopecki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heights's sensitive parts. Kopecki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Heights pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Kopecki misses. Kopecki throws a leg kick but Heights checks it. Kopecki scores with a jab to the head.
Heights has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kopecki. Heights ducks right into an uppercut from Kopecki. Heights attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kopecki throws an off balance right hand
and Heights counters with a nice leg kick. Kopecki swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4# Kopecki lands a right hook to the body.
Kopecki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Kopecki. Kopecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
A head kick misses from Heights. Kopecki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heights tries to land a leg kick but Kopecki saw it coming and moves away.
Kopecki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Heights misses the shot to the body. Kopecki tried to counter with a leg kick but Heights avoided it. Kopecki throws a leg kick that is checked and Heights counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kopecki cracks Heights with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kopecki throws a jab when Heights was well out of range. Kopecki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heights's hands. Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kopecki thinks about countering with a body kick. Kopecki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heights tries to land a leg kick but Kopecki saw it coming and moves away.
Heights throws an overhand right that lands on Kopecki's shoulder, as Kopecki tries to avoid the shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kopecki dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Andy Kopecki's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Kopecki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heights takes one to the side of the head.
Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Kopecki. Heights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kopecki throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot. Kopecki scores with a hook. Kopecki lands with an overhand left. The crowd cheers as Kopecki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heights doesn't seem phased though. Heights takes one to the side of the head.
Heights checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Heights slips a jab from Kopecki. Kopecki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kopecki. Kopecki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHeights. Kopecki avoids the head kick by Heights.
Heights throws a body punch but Kopecki moves out of range. Kopecki slips a straight right by Heights. A shot to the liver by Kopecki. Beautiful body shot. Good exchange - Kopecki coming out on top. Kopecki throws a nice inside leg kick. Heights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kopecki throws out the jab. Kopecki scores with a punch to the head. Heights takes a swing at Kopecki's ribcage but misses. Kopecki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Kopecki looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. Heights takes one to the side of the head.
Kopecki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Heights throws a head kick that misses. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kopecki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Kopecki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heights on the side of the head. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kopecki with the inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice leg kick lands there from Kopecki. Heights tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kopecki misses with a shot to the body #KD2# and Heights counters with a head kick that drops Kopecki to the mat! Kopecki scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Heights has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A chopping leg kick lands by Kopecki. Heights misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Heights.
Kopecki misses with a hook. Kopecki throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Heights takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kopecki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heights. Kopecki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heights has time to react. Kopecki thumps Heights with a low kick. Heights on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kopecki. Kopecki obviously looking to wear him down.
Heights is looking to chop away at Kopecki's legs. #T3# Kopecki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kopecki misses with a head kick.
Kopecki connects with a nice looking jab.
Kopecki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heights tries to clinch up but Kopecki circles away and keeps his distance. Kopecki motions for Heights to come forward. Kopecki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Heights tried to score with a low kick but Kopecki checks it. An inside leg kick lands from Kopecki. Kopecki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kopecki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kopecki backing away here, and Heights unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A jab lands there for Kopecki. A head kick misses from Heights. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kopecki checks a leg kick. Kopecki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4# A head kick misses from Heights. Kopecki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kopecki connects with the punch. Heights tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heights takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kopecki throws a low kick but Heights avoids it. Kopecki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kopecki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Heights scores with a jab. Kopecki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kopecki tests Heights's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kopecki cracks Heights with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kopecki throws a quick inside leg kick. Andy Kopecki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kopecki misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Andy Kopecki showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kopecki, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Kopecki! Andy Kopecki 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:
WVT 152: Creed v Simone
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1# Heights throws a body shot but no joy. Heights misses with a wild body shot. Philippe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Philippe does a little dance to reset his feet. Heights looks to land a left hand but Philippe moved out of range nicely. Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Philippe looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heights lands a right hook to the body.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Philippe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Philippe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heights. Heights throws a poor cross that misses
and Philippe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Decent striking displayed by Philippe there. Heights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Philippe. Heights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Philippe rather than just go for the knockout. Philippe looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. Heights misses with a lunging right hand
and Philippe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights throws a hook but Philippe blocks it. Heights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Heights avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Philippe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heights scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Heights throws a body shot but no joy. Heights throws a hook but Philippe blocks it. Heights connects with a jab. Philippe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Philippe defending well as Heights loads up on a big left hand. Heights blocks a jab. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heights throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Philippe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Heights misses with a jab to the body
and Philippe counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Heights scores with a body shot.
Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philippe manages to avoid it.#T2# Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Philippe is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Philippe misses the target. Nice cross by Philippe.#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. A decent looking cross lands there for Philippe. Heights misses with a hook to the body
and Philippe counters with a straight right hand. Philippe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Philippe throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Heights 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. Philippe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heights stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Philippe missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heights misses the shot to the body. Heights takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heights scores with the left hand. Philippe knows he should have avoided that one. The fighters circling - Philippe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Philippe connects with an inside leg kick. Heights throws out a loose jab but Philippe uses good head movement to avoid it. Philippe is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philippe manages to avoid it. Heights throws a lazy right hand but Philippe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heights moves out of range as Philippe throws a body kick.
Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philippe manages to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Philippe misses the target.#T3# Heights lands with a shot to the body. Heights looks to throw the jab but Philippe is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Philippe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Philippe misses with an uppercut. Philippe misses with an uppercut. Heights swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Philippe.#CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut. A jab lands there for Heights. Heights on the wrong end of a nice hook. Philippe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights. A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target. An attempted straight right counter from Philippe misses the target. Philippe walks into a jab. Nice cross by Philippe. Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Philippe ducks under a wild hook from Heights. Heights throws a lazy uppercut
and Philippe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Philippe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heights momentarily.
Philippe throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily.#T4# Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philippe was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. Heights ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A shot to the liver by Heights. Beautiful body shot. Heights throws a poor cross that misses
and Philippe counters with a nice uppercut. Philippe ducks under a wild hook from Heights. Heights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philippe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heights throws a big shot that misses. Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Philippe. Heights misses the jab. Philippe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Philippe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heights now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Philippe throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights. Philippe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philippe was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Philippe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Heights misses the shot to the body. Philippe is looking to counter punch. Heights misses with an uppercut
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Philippe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Peguero Jean Philippe will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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.#R2# Philippe 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.
A punch combination from Philippe misses. Philippe jabs at Heights's body. Philippe throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heights misses the shot to the body. Heights swings widly with a right hand
and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Peguero Jean Philippe is winning the standup battle so far. Heights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philippe counters with a straight right hand. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heights, as that shot connected.
Philippe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Philippe throws a body kick that misses. Philippe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Philippe lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circling - Philippe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heights misses with an uppercut. Philippe misses with a straight left. Philippe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heights on the side of the head. Heights throws a sloppy body shot
and Philippe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Nice uppercut lands for Philippe. That snapped Heights's head back.
A swing and a miss from Philippe. Heights looks to throw the jab but Philippe is out of range. Philippe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Philippe throws a series of punches but Heights moves out of range. Philippe misses with a straight right. Heights throws out a counter right but Philippe avoids it with no problem. Heights showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Philippe.
Philippe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heights loads up on a big right hand but Philippe slips the punch. Decent striking displayed by Heights there. Heights uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philippe. Heights scores with a jab. Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philippe was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights throws a shot from downtown. Philippe moves away and avoids it. Heights punishes Philippe's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Heights scores with a hook to the body. Philippe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Heights misses with an uppercut
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand. An inside leg kick from Philippe misses. Heights misses with a shot to the body enabling Philippe to counter with a crisp jab. Philippe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights misses with a body shot.
Philippe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Heights misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Philippe loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Heights misses with a wild body shot. Heights slips under a jab. Philippe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heights's head backwards.#ROC#Heights is rocked! Heights throws a shot to the body.
Heights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Philippe to counter with a crisp jab. Heights is still on wobbly legs! Can Philippe finish him? Philippe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heights on the side of the head. Heights misses with a hook to the body
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Heights throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Philippe throws a monster overhand right that drops Heights! Philippe follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peguero Jean Philippe! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peguero Jean Philippe made sure he mentioned Pound Town INC, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1# Heights throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Ignatov closes the distance and clinches. A shot in the inside from Ignatov. Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatov. Ignatov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heights walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Heights swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatov. Heights walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy. Heights throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Heights dodges the punch combination from Ignatov.
Heights thuds a left hand into Ignatov's body. Heights dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatov. That did some damage! Ignatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice jab there from Ignatov. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heights takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses. #T1# Heights scores with a jab. Ignatov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Heights throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.#CL2# Ignatov clinches up against the cage. Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Ignatov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Heights uses from the top position. #SU# Heights gets to his feet. Ignatov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Ignatov thows a left - swing and a miss! Heights tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatov avoided it. Heights has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Kings Lua MMA in the buildup to the fight. Heights fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatov. Heights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ignatov throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Ignatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Heights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ignatov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Heights scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heights can pounce on him.
Heights lands with a straight right. Ignatov didn't see that one coming. Ignatov avoids the body shot from Heights.
Ignatov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Heights catches Ignatov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Heights takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a double jab.
Heights connects with the punch. Heights lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatov off the cage and back into range. Ignatov throws a nice looking combination but Heights bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Ignatov clinches up with Heights and pushes him back against the cage. Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatov. A right handed body shot lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Heights controls the action.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heights backwards. #TD2# Ignatov gets control of Heights's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU# Heights gets to his feet - Ignatov follows without any prompting. #T3# Heights scores with a hook. Heights lunges at Ignatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatov's hand. Ignatov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heights. A clash of legs there as Heights blocks the low kick. Heights swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2# Ignatov moves into the clinch. Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heights. Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heights seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around. Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Heights throws a head punch that misses. Ignatov is leaning against Heights and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Heights tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Heights prevents a body shot from Ignatov. Ignatov takes a shot to the head. Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Heights controls the action.
#TD2# Ignatov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Ignatov has his feet on Heights's thighs here. He's pushed Heights off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Heights screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeny Ignatov! Yevgeny Ignatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1# Zaire wants to clinch. Zaire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heights. Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heights 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. Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. Heights takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Zaire misses and Heights counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A head kick misses from Zaire. Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Zaire down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Heights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
#CL# Heights gets tackled into the cage by Zaire. Zaire maintains the clinch. #T1##BC2# Heights manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Zaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heights, pushing him back against the cage. Heights wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch but Heights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A punch lands to the side of Heights 's head but he takes it in his stride. Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight. Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Zaire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Heights throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range. It looked like Zaire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A right-left combo lands from Zaire. Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire misses with a few strikes there.
Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Zaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Heights circles away.
Heights scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaire should have avoided that one. Zaire tries to clinch up but Heights circles away and keeps his distance. Heights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaire rather than just go for the knockout. Zaire misses with a double jab
and Heights counters with a left to the body. Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Heights tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heights stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Zaire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# Zaire letting Heights take a breather here.#BC# Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zaire is looking to clinch. Zaire throws a head kick that misses and Heights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heights works the jab nicely. Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Heights counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut. Zaire throws a head kick that misses. Heights throws a shot to the body.
Zaire throws a low kick but Heights avoids it. Heights with a nice calf kick. Heights scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# Heights fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zaire is breathing heavily. Heights slips a jab and a cross from Zaire.
Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zaire with a body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Heights lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zaire tries to clinch up. Zaire tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it. Heights cracks Zaire with a good jab. Heights looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely. As Heights looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Heights just gets out of the way. Zaire 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.
Seelow Heights dominated that round. The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Heights looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Heights scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though. Zaire throws a right hand that Heights ducks under and follows up with a left that Heights also avoids with ease. Heights throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Zaire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Heights looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Heights just gets out of the way. No joy there for Zaire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heights cracks Zaire with an open hand slap. Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zaire throws a head kick that half lands.
Zaire thuds a left hand into Heights's body.#T1# Heights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Zaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A good leg kick by Heights. A nice leg kick from Heights, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights counters with a nice body kick.
Heights lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Heights fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heights swats him away and circles back towards the center. Heights throws a sloppy body shot
and Zaire counters with a three punch combo that has Heights backing up. Heights nods at Zaire to acknowledge the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice leg kick from Heights, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heights slips a jab and a cross from Zaire.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Heights 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.#T2# Zaire misses with a few strikes there.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Heights circles away.
Zaire tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Heights has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zaire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heights. A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Heights does a little dance to reset his feet. Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride. The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Heights now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away. A bone on bone clash there as Zaire blocks the leg kick.
Zaire moves in looking to clinch but Heights pushes him off.#T3# Zaire thows a leg kick but Heights checks it and Heights counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Zaire! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Heights!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights! Seelow Heights 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:
WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1# Terrell tries to move into range but Heights moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Heights as he checks the leg kick. Terrell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heights on the side of the head. Terrell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Terrell scores with a nice strike. Terrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Heights throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heights scores with a kick to the body.
Heights staying out of range there. Terrell connects with a leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good exchange - Heights coming out on top. Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Terrell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Heights throws a shot to the body.
Heights misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Heights throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Terrell down. #T1# Terrell scores with a shot to the body.
Heights 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. Heights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Terrell throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heights! But no joy.#CL# Terrell moves into range and clinches up with Heights. Terrell misses with a body punch.
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Terrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Heights misses. Terrell misses with a straight left. Terrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Terrell lands with a kick to the temple. Heights shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Heights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Terrell misses with a straight left. Terrell throws a low kick but Heights avoids it. Terrell misses with a body shot.
Terrell digs a good hook to Heights's body.
Terrell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heights misses with a series of wild punches.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heights. The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range. Terrell lands a jab to the head.
Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range. Heights slips a jab from Terrell. Heights steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Heights jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heights takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Terrell tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it. #T3# Terrell lands with an overhand left. Terrell swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights moves out of range of the strikes. Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily. Heights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell. Terrell thows a body kick. Heights tries to catch it but that hurt him. Terrell throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a slapping leg kick. Heights misses with a body kick. Terrell tries to clinch up and Heights makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Terrell really felt that one! Terrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Terrell misses with a looping right. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Terrell misses with a jab to the body
and Heights counters with a lovely shot to the body. Terrell looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Terrell with a body shot. Terrell misses the shot to the body. Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrell. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrell, as that shot connected.
Heights takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heights on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Terrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses. Heights attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Terrell tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Heights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Heights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Terrell rather than just go for the knockout. Heights takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses. Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell throws an off balance right hand
and Heights makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. 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 Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod. 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# Terrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Terrell throws out a powerful jab. Terrell punishes Heights's body with a nice straight punch. Heights lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Heights thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Terrell if he has to take too many more of those.
Terrell tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Terrell. Terrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A cross from Terrell lands. A nice leg kick from Terrell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it. Heights avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here. Terrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrell dodges the punch combination from Heights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Terrell misses with a kick to the body and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Terrell scores with a jab. Heights acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Heights takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses. Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Terrell lands but Heights takes it in his stride. Terrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Terrell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Terrell punishes Heights's body with a nice straight punch. A head kick by Terrell misses and Heights counters with a nice leg kick. Terrell missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights blocks a jab. Heights looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well. #T2# Terrell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Heights avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it. Terrell throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. Terrell scores with a hook to the body. Heights takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Terrell connects with a body shot. Terrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Terrell misses. Heights connects with a single shot there. Heights throws a right hand that Terrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Terrell also avoids with ease. Terrell swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Terrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot. Heights throws out a counter right but Terrell avoids it with no problem.#T3# Heights scoring well with a low kick there.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell. Terrell digs a good hook to Heights's body.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell. Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillip Terrell is winning the standup battle so far. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell tries to counter by clinching up but Heights breaks away and moves out of range. Heights avoids a low kick by using good footwork. That kick from Terrell tenderised Heights's leg. Heights is trying to keep his angry face on. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Terrell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Heights will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Heights's front leg but catches the back leg as Heights tries to avoid it. Terrell lands with a nice combination. Heights backs away looking to recover. Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Terrell lands with a shot to the body. #T4# Heights takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Terrell finds it's way through Heights's defenses. Terrell misses with a body punch
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Terrell tests Heights's chin there with a solid looking shot. Terrell throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it. Terrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Terrell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heights counters with a nice body shot. Heights moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Terrell throws a body shot but no joy. Terrell takes one to the chin there. Heights with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Terrell walks into a stiff left hand from Heights. A decent looking body kick lands there for Terrell. Heights throws a sloppy body shot
letting Terrell counter with a right hand. Terrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heights. That did some damage! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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# Terrell tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it. Heights lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it. Terrell lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming. Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. Heights now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Terrell lands a right hook to the body.
Terrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around? Heights walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Heights takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Terrell misses with a looping left. Terrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Terrell moves away from the strike by Heights. Terrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights. #CL# Terrell rushes Heights and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Terrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Terrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heightss head. Heights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Terrell tries a body shot but Heights blocks it.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Terrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heights backwards. Terrell throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Heights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Heights's front leg but catches the back leg as Heights tries to avoid it. Heights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell scores with the left hand. Heights knows he should have avoided that one. Heights clobbers Terrell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Terrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Heights lands a jab to Terrell's midsection.#T2# Terrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Heights. Heights has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Terrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell scores with a jab. Heights acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Heights blocks a jab. Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Heights off the cage and back into range. Terrell lands with a cross. Heights misses the shot to the body. Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrell. Terrell looks to throw a body kick and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heights moves out of range of the strikes. Terrell missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heights looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well. Terrell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Terrell throws a series of punches but Heights moves out of range. Heights replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Terrell blocks it well.#T3# A jab from Terrell finds it's way through Heights's defenses. Heights stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell. Heights misses the jab. Terrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heights misses with an uppercut. Terrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Heights throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it. Terrell scores with a decent looking hook. Terrell misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely. Heights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Terrell staying out of range there. A head kick misses from Terrell. Terrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Heights avoids the body shot from Terrell.
#T4# Terrell missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heights misses with a body kick. Terrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heights. Heights takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Terrell lands a body shot.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Terrell tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it. Heights on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Terrell feints and then cracks Heights's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heights down. Heights takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet. Terrell lands a leg kick that knocks Heights off balance momentarily. Heights looks to land a body kick but Terrell moved away. Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Terrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Phillip Terrell showed his dominance in that final round. Well Terrell 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell! After winning the bout, Phillip Terrell 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:
WVT 112: Custer v Heights
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Custer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Heights lands with a nice body kick. Heights misses with a body shot.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Custer 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. Heights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The fighters circling - Custer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It seemed like Heights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Heights scores with a sloppy right hand. Custer should have avoided that one. Custer misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Heights keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Custer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heights takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Custer. #CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Custer manages to avoid it. Heights 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. An inside leg kick lands from Custer. Heights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Custer rather than just go for the knockout. Heights lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Custer circles away quickly and effectively. Custer half committed to a counter leg kick. Heights misses with a jab to the body
and Custer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Heights throws a poor cross that misses
letting Custer counter with a right hand. Heights connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. Custer is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Heights throws a right hand that misses
and Custer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Heights scores with a decent looking hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights blocks a leg kick. Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Custer with a body shot. Custer throws a leg kick and Heights counters with a nice uppercut. Heights throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heights misses the shot to the body. Custer feinted there with a counter leg kick. Heights will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Good exchange - Heights coming out on top. A swing and a miss from Custer. Heights throws a body shot but no joy. Custer thumps Heights with a low kick. Heights lands a jab to Custer's midsection. Custer blocks a head kick by Heights.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer misses with a looping right.#T4# Custer scoring well with a low kick there.
Custer avoids a kick to the body.
Heights misses with a wild body shot. Heights swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Heights throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Heights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heights misses with a jab to the body
and Custer counters with a lovely straight right hand! 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! Custer connects with an inside leg kick. Heights stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Heights throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it. Seelow Heights seems to be getting the better of the standup. Heights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Heights misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Heights misses and Custer counters with a slapping leg kick. Heights with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Custer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heights checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Heights misses with a straight left. Custer throwing a counter right hand but Heights manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bone on bone clash there as Heights blocks the leg kick.
Custer blocks a jab. Heights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer. Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Heights throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it. Custer throws a head kick that misses and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Custer misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely. Heights misses with a jab to the body
and Custer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heights's knee momentarily. Heights stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Custer. Heights 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.
Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Heights scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Custer throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Heights throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Custer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heights just manages to avoid it. Heights stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Custer. Custer lands a nice shot that snaps Heights's head back.
Heights is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Heights gets tackled into the cage by Custer. Custer maintains the clinch. Come on Custer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Heights - that landed with a thud.
Custer has Heights pressed against the cage, preventing Heights from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Heights's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heights lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Jab, jab by Heights - just one landing. Custer takes a shot right to the bread basket. Heights misses with a right hand and Custer counters with an outside leg kick.
Heights misses with a hook to the body
and Custer counters with a nice leg kick. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Custer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Custer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Custer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Heights misses with a straight left. #T4# Custer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Heights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Heights tries to move into range but Custer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heights - that will leave a mark!
Heights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Custer feinted there with a counter leg kick. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Heights throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it. Custer throws a jab when Heights was well out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seelow Heights will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# A telegraphed right hand from Custer misses the target. Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Custer with a body shot. Custer scores with a jab to the jaw. Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heights's sensitive parts. Custer throws a leg kick but Heights sees it coming and checks it nicely. Heights loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch. Custer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights misses with a body shot.
Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. Sloppy strikes from Heights. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Heights pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Custer back to the cage. Heights follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target. Custer wants to clinch. Custer dodges the punch combination from Heights.
Heights misses with a body shot
and Custer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Good work by Heights as he checks the leg kick. Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2# Custer getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Heights falls off balance throwing a combination
and Custer counters with a slapping leg kick. Heights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Heights misses with an uppercut. As Heights backs away, Custer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Custer tries to score with a low kick but Heights moves his leg out of the way. Custer throws a front kick aimed at Heights's knee but Heights avoids it well. An inside leg kick from Custer misses. Heights misses with a combination
and Custer counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Heights! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Custer! During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Custer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 106: Knox v Melondov
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heights. Nice defenses there by Heights. A head kick misses from Dunes. Dunes throws a leg kick but Heights sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights counters with a body kick that stops Dunes in his tracks momentarily. Heights takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Dunes's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dunes throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. Dunes moves into range and connects with a jab. Dunes lands a really nice looking cross but Heights seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Dunes does a little dance to reset his feet. Dunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target. Dunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses. Dunes throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Heights misses. #T1# Heights thuds his shin into the meat of Dunes's side. Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Heights. Beautiful body shot. Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dunes dips to his left and cracks Heights with an uppercut! Dunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heights. Heights chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heights slips under a jab from Dunes. A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses. A nice leg kick from Heights, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunes misses with a leg kick and Heights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice body punch from Heights. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dunes misses with a looping right. Heights punishes Dunes's body with a nice straight punch. Dunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heights counters with a solid body kick. Dunes is breathing heavily. Dunes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dunes rather than just go for the knockout. Dunes throws a body shot but no joy. Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes. Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heights takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses. Heights checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Good leg kick by Heights. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dunes. Heights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Dunes misses. Dunes misses with a leg kick and Heights counters with a nice uppercut. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heights checks a leg kick. #T3# Dunes thuds a left hand into Heights's body. Dunes swings widly with a right hand
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. Heights throws a body punch but Dunes moves out of range. Dunes moves out of range as Heights throws a body kick.
Heights is looking to slow Dunes down with leg kicks. Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heights. Heights uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes. Dunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Heights. Heights lands a leg kick that knocks Dunes off balance momentarily. Dunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Heights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A big left from Dunes misses. Heights throws a counter combo. Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heights. Dunes moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Heights misses with a straight left. Dunes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice shot by Dunes. Dunes tries to clinch up but Heights circles away and keeps his distance. Heights misses with a wild body shot. Dunes throws a big counter combination but Heights scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nice defenses there by Heights. Dunes throws a leg kick but Heights moved away. Heights misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heights throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heights lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heights. Some bone on bone action there as Heights checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Heights misses with a low kick. Dunes lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A combination from Heights does no damage. Dunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heights. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Dunes throws a low kick but Heights avoids it. Dunes throws a big shot that misses. Heights throws a body shot but no joy. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dunes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Heights takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Dunes misses. Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heights displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Dunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dunes throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dunes misses with a kick to the body and Heights counters with a nice body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights misses the shot to the body. Dunes misses with a kick to the body and Heights counters with a straight right hand. Heights jabs at Dunes's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights drops his hands momentarily and Dunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dunes misses with a left hand and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# No joy there for Dunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Heights lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heights defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand. Heights lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Heights off the cage and back into range. Heights pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dunes throws a series of punches but Heights avoids them all with ease. Dunes slips a jab from Heights. Heights catches Dunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Dunes does a little dance to reset his feet. A punch combination from Heights misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dunes connects with a leg kick. Dunes looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range. The crowd cheers as Heights lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunes doesn't seem phased though. Dunes misses with an uppercut
and Heights counters with a nice body shot. Heights displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#Dunes is rocked! Dunes throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights misses with a wild combination.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jab by Dunes. Heights has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Good standup being displayed there by Dunes as he connects with a hook.#T3# Dunes throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Heights counters with a solid body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Dunes does a little dance to reset his feet. Dunes throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Dunes motions for Heights to come forward. Dunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Heights throws a half hearted mid kick. Heights lands a nice looking body kick. Dunes throws a low kick, looking for Heights's leg but Heights calmly moves out of range. Heights misses with a straight left. Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heights - that will leave a mark!
Seelow Heights seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dunes throws a hook but Heights blocks it. A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses. Donk. Dunes catches Heights right on the button with a cross. Heights has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Dunes misses the body punch and Heights counters with a right hand to the body. Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunes blocks a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dunes throws an off balance right hand
and Heights counters with a right hand to the body. A low kick from Dunes misses and Heights counters with a good, hard body kick but Dunes shrugs it off. Heights lands with a nice body kick. Heights cracks Dunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Heights moves into range and connects with a jab. Heights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights. Heights uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dunes has time to react. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Heights cracks Dunes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dunes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Heights pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dunes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights! A victorious Seelow Heights 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:
WVT 98: Torvik v Motts
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1# Dunham wants to slow Heights down by chopping away at his legs. Dunham avoids the body shot from Heights.
Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunham manages to avoid it. Heights on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunham. Dunham obviously looking to wear him down.
Heights throws a chopping leg kick but Dunham manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Heights is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunham. Heights's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dunham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heights scrambles back to his feet. Heights slips under a jab. Heights misses the shot to the body. Dunham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dunham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Dunham throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. Dunham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Heights follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Heights slips a jab and a cross from Dunham.
#T1# Dunham swings away with a leg kick that misses. Dunham throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot. Dunham looks to throw a body kick and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut. Dunham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heights's sensitive parts. A swing and a miss from Dunham. Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dunham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Dunham staying out of range there. Nice jab there from Dunham. Heights's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dunham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heights scrambles back to his feet. Dunham throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dunham connects with a solid leg kick. Heights swings for the body but Dunham moves out of range.
Heights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dunham rather than just go for the knockout.#T2# Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. Dunham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Heights moves out of range of the strikes. Dunham misses with a body shot
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. Heights thows a left - swing and a miss! Heights throws a body kick that misses. Dunham is looking for a counter combo. Dunham throws a leg kick but Heights checks it. Heights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dunham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heights takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunham drops his hands momentarily and Heights takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Heights misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3# Dunham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunham. It looked like Dunham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Heights on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunham. Dunham obviously looking to wear him down.
Heights with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dunham throws a leg kick but Heights checks it. Heights throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dunham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dunham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dunham moves out of range of the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Dunham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dunham misses the shot to the body. #T4# Heights lands a jab to Dunham's midsection. Heights misses with a jab to the body
and Dunham counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heights swings for the body but Dunham moves out of range.
Dunham appears to be looking for a big counter. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunham moves away. Dunham is looking to counter punch. Nice defenses there by Heights. Heights now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heights throws a body punch but Dunham moves out of range. Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heights misses with an uppercut. Dunham saw that one coming. Dunham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights. Dunham lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seelow Heights will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pete Dunham'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# Heights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dunham scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dunham 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.
Nice shot by Dunham. Heights looks to throw a body kick and Dunham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Dunham. Heights stuns Dunham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Heights tries to keep at a distance but Dunham has taken the fight into the clinch. Heights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Dunham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heights. Dunham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Heights lands a jab to Dunham's midsection. Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dunham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pete Dunham is winning the standup battle so far. Heights thuds a left hand into Dunham's body. Dunham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heights. Dunham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunham tries to land a front kick but Heights steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2# Dunham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heights throws out the jab. Dunham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Heights throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dunham tries to clinch and Heights counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunham thinking. Heights throws a body shot but no joy. Dunham throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot. Heights was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Heights pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dunham is out of range and Heights settles back down. Dunham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heights. An attempted straight right counter from Dunham misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Dunham does a little dance to reset his feet. Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dunham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heights manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A nice side step and Heights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunham looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range. #T3# Dunham lands with a shot to the body. A nice leg kick from Heights, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heights tries to move into range but Dunham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Heights tries to bum rush Dunham with a series of wild strikes but Dunham uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dunham punishes Heights's body with a nice straight punch. Heights comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Heights throws out a loose jab but Dunham uses good head movement to avoid it. Dunham throws a leg kick which misses Heights's front leg but catches the back leg as Heights tries to avoid it. Dunham scores with a punch to the head. Nice straight punches there by Heights. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heights. Heights cracks Dunham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Dunham moves into range and clinches up with Heights. A short right from Dunham. Heights leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2# Heights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heights blocks the body kick.
Heights goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Decent striking displayed by Dunham there. Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dunham with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dunham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
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 Pete Dunham will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pete Dunham'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Dunham throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily. Dunham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heights misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dunham counters with a one-two to the body. Dunham tries to clinch up and Heights counters with a left to the body. Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunham is just out of range. Dunham throwing a counter right hand but Heights manages to avoid it. Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights misses with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dunham here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Heights takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dunham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Heights is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dunham.#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Dunham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights is looking to slow Dunham down with leg kicks. Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heights uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunham. Heights throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dunham is looking for a counter combo. Dunham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunham throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it. Dunham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dunham swings widly with a right hand
and Heights finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2# Heights checks the leg kick. Dunham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heights moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Heights misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dunham takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dunham avoids the body shot from Heights.
Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunham misses with a straight right. Dunham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Heights tries a low kick but Dunham avoids it. Dunham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heights's hands. Heights throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3# Dunham misses with a looping right. Dunham is looking to slow Heights down with leg kicks. Dunham cracks Heights with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dunham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunham swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Dunham misses its intended target. Dunham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Heights 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. Dunham tries to work over Heights's front leg with a kick but Heights checks it. Heights throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4# Dunham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Heights has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dunham loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Dunham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heights circles away quickly and effectively. Heights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dunham misses with a double jab.
Heights digs a good body shot into Dunham's ribs. Dunham loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heights takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dunham misses with an uppercut. Dunham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dunham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heights's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Pete Dunham showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dunham 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Dunham! |
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Event:
WVT 92: Siale v Anderson
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# Heights throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Simone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Simone is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Heights takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Heights misses. Heights takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heights is looking to score with low kicks. Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Heights swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone. Heights 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Simone misses. #T1# Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Simone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heights moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Simone slips a jab and a cross from Heights.
Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range. Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heights on the side of the head. Heights throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heights takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Simone doesn't manage to clinch there - Heights circles away.
Simone looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. Simone darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here. Simone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simone duly obliges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Simone is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Simone is looking to clinch. Simone lands with a nice body punch. Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Simone throws a body shot but no joy. Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice body kick from Heights. Simone throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone scores with a jab to the body. Heights misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand! Simone looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses. Simone misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Heights.#T3# Simone misses with an uppercut. Simone tries to clinch but Heights moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Heights.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Heights throws a low kick but Simone avoids it. Heights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Simone scores with a shot to the body.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone. A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot. Simone is looking to wear down Heights with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Good shot there by Simone. Simone lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Heights's head back.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Heights with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut. Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heights. Heights takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heights takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simone scores with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet. Simone lands an overhand right. Heights takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Heights takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heights throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Simone scores with a nice strike. Heights keeps the fight on the outside. Heights is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Simone with a jab. Heights lands a body shot.
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Simone misses with a straight right. Heights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heights on the side of the head. A jab from Simone misses. Simone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab lands there for Simone. Simone misses the shot to the body. Heights slips a straight right by Simone. Simone scores with a sloppy right hand. Heights should have avoided that one. #T1# Heights swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heights misses with a shot to the body and Simone counters with a lovely shot to the body. Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simone was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights. Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far. A telegraphed right hand from Simone misses the target. Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simone. Heights pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heights throws a push kick but Simone slaps the foot to one side. Heights moves out of range of the strikes. Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Simone slips under a jab. Simone lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming.#T2# Simone lands a nice hook to Heights's body. Heights takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Simone throws a right and a left that Heights avoids nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Simone dodges the punch combination from Heights.
#CL# Simone moves into the clinch successfully.
Heights can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Heights breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Simone misses. Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Simone blocks a low kick nicely. Simone lands an overhand right. Simone swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights is looking for the big counter here. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice side step and Heights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Simone lands with a good body shot.#T3# Simone throws a series of punches but Heights moves out of range. Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Simone takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. Heights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Simone lands with a hook. Heights tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Simone tries to clinch up but Heights circles away and keeps his distance. Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Heights takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nice uppercut there from Simone. Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Simone moves out of range as Heights strikes. Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Simone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Heights manages to circle out of the way. Heights has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heights. Simone throws a right hand that Heights ducks under and follows up with a left that Heights also avoids with ease.#T4# Simone jabs Heights right on the nose. Heights blinks but takes it well. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heights. Simone lands with a cross. Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around? Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone. A nice leg kick lands there from Heights. Simone misses with a body shot.
Simone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Heights takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heights swats him away and circles back towards the center. Simone throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Simone with a body punch. A glancing blow. Simone digs a good hook to Heights's body.
Simone tries to clinch up. Heights replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simone blocks it well. Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heights. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Heights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Simone lands with an uppercut that bounces Heights off the cage and back into range. Simone scores with a shot to the body.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simone lands with a right hand. Heights swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand. Simone throws a good cross that connects.
Heights scores with a body shot.
#T1# Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Simone lands a lovely overhand right. Heights walks into a jab. Simone is looking to clinch but Heights is avoiding it.
Simone lands the left hand. Simone throws a body shot but no joy. Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heights. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away. Heights misses with a straight left. Simone lands a lovely overhand right. Heights scores with a nice body kick.
Simone scores with a jab to the head.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights.#T2# Heights scores with a hook to the body. Simone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Simone cracks a nice hook into Heights's ribs. Simone clobbers Heights with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Heights needs to keep his hands up - Simone had a free shot at his head there. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away. Heights throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range. Heights throws a body shot but no joy. Simone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Heights manages to circle out of the way. Heights slips a straight right by Simone. Heights is trying to counter with his kicks. Simone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL# Simone gets a clinch. Simone tries to pull guard but Heights holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Simone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heights to keep the fight standing.#T3# Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heights stalling in the clinch but Simone improves position. Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Simone misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Heights misses with a body shot
and Simone counters with a left to the body. A jab lands there for Simone. Heights throws a body shot but no joy. Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simone jabs Heights right on the nose. Heights blinks but takes it well. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. No joy there for Heights, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heights's hands. Heights on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4# Simone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Heights takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Simone scores with a hook. A shot to the body from Simone misses and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Heights on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Heights throws a body kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Heights looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely. Donk. Simone catches Heights right on the button with a cross. Simone misses with a straight left. Heights replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simone blocks it well. Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Simone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Simone showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simone, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone! During a confident post fight interview, Joey Simone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1# Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire. Heights avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked letting Heights counter with a right hand. A low kick from Zaire misses and Heights counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target. Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked and Heights counters with a low kick, right behind Zaire 's knee. Zaire swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Heights counter with a right hand. Zaire looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range. A jab lands there for Heights. Heights staying out of range there. A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride. Zaire tries a low kick but Heights avoids it. Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Heights tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Heights does it's job there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Heights's knee but Heights avoids it well. Heights lands a nice hook to Zaire's body. Zaire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Heights is out of range. Heights slips under a jab from Zaire. Nice defenses there by Heights. Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire. Heights misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heights connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Heights blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Heights. Zaire thuds a left hand into Heights's body. Zaire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Zaire misses with a wild body shot. Heights slips under a jab from Zaire. It looked like Heights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Heights. Zaire scores with a nice strike. Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heights misses with a wild body shot. Zaire slips a straight right by Heights. Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire. Zaire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights. Zaire cracks Heights with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heights counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaire thinking. Heights with a nice cross. Zaire 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. Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it. Heights slips under a jab from Zaire. Heights looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range. Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy. Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire misses with a hook. Zaire misses with a looping right. Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick. Heights throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily. Heights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Heights is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Heights cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Zaire throws a leg kick and Heights makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Zaire throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zaire scores with a push kick.#T3# Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Zaire misses. Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heights throws out the jab. Zaire moves out of range of the strikes. Zaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Heights takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A low kick lands for Heights.
Zaire throws a right hand that misses
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zaire is looking to score with low kicks. Heights swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Heights scores with a body shot.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heights appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zaire throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heights, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy. Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4# Zaire cracks Heights with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Zaire throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. Zaire misses the shot to the body. Zaire looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range. Heights uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaire has time to react. Heights takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Zaire misses with a low kick as Heights jumps back. Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heights fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head. Heights checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heights scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Heights chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire checks a low kick from Heights. Zaire defending well as Heights loads up on a big left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zaire lands with a nice body punch. Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Jab from Heights. Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! Heights looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely. Zaire motions for Heights to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Heights throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it. Heights wants to land a leg kick but Zaire is out of range. Heights lands a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zaire might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Heights has got the better of the exchanges. A leg kick checked by Zaire. Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heights. Zaire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Heights lunges at Zaire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaire's hand. Zaire throws a low kick but Heights moves out of range easily. Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights catches Zaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaire can do to turn this around? Heights avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Heights slips under a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Heights misses the target. A thudding body kick lands there by Heights!
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heights scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A cross from Heights lands.#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Heights. Heights with a hook. Heights throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Heights's knee but Heights avoids it well. A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Zaire down. Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Zaire misses with the combination.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Heights. Zaire throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Heights checks a low kick from Zaire. Heights scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Heights cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Heights saw that one coming. Zaire throws a leg kick and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zaire throws a low kick but Heights moves out of range easily. A chopping leg kick lands by Heights. Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire misses with a leg kick and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Zaire down. Heights tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot. Heights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Zaire. Heights looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range. Heights looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range. Zaire takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. Zaire motions for Heights to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Seelow Heights is winning the standup battle so far. Heights blocks a low kick nicely. Heights with a nice cross. Heights cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Heights checks the leg kick. Heights bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head. Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Zaire misses with a leg kick and Heights cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Heights's defenses. Heights loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch. Nice defenses there by Heights. Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Heights scores with a decent looking hook. A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away. Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heights checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good shot there by Heights. Heights loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch. Zaire throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zaire tries a low kick but Heights avoids it. A chopping leg kick lands by Heights. Heights tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaire is able to avoid easily. Heights lands a nice shot 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! Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# Zaire throws a leg kick but Heights moved away. A low kick from Zaire misses and Heights counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Zaire misses with a body kick. Zaire tries a low kick but Heights avoids it. A low kick from Zaire is predictable there and Heights counters with a straight right hand. Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Heights. Heights lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Heights thows a left - swing and a miss! Heights uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Crunch! Zaire slams his shin into Heights's torso. Zaire misses with a looping left. A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Heights does a little dance to reset his feet. Zaire throws a leg kick and Heights counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Heights's leg but Heights calmly moves out of range. Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily. A cross from Heights lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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# Heights fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaire in the body. Zaire scores with a jab to the body. Heights works the jab nicely. Zaire moves away from the strike by Heights. Heights lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Heights manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Heights slips a straight right by Zaire. A shot to the liver by Heights. Beautiful body shot. Heights throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range. Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Zaire throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily. Heights throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand. Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Heights throws a low kick but Zaire avoids it. Zaire misses with a hook. Zaire throws a low kick but Heights avoids it. Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights counters with a left to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Heights misses with a looping left.#T1# Heights fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaire. Good shot there by Heights. Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heights checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Good leg kick by Heights. Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heights. Heights obviously looking to wear him down.
Heights throws a nice inside leg kick. Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights. Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
It looked like Heights was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaire. Heights throws a hook but Zaire blocks it. Heights jabs Zaire to the body, keeping him at a distance. Heights motions for Zaire to come forward. Heights throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Heights finds it's way through Zaire's defenses. Heights misses with a body shot.
Heights connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# A big left from Heights misses. Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it. A low kick from Heights is predictable there and Zaire counters with a straight right hand. Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire. Zaire throws a body shot but no joy. Some bone on bone action there as Heights checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Heights tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Heights takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire. Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Heights checks a leg kick nicely. Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights. Heights connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Seelow Heights is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Zaire misses with a low kick.
Heights pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heights connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Zaire misses the shot to the body. Heights throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target. Zaire throws a low kick but Heights avoids it.#T3# Heights throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily. Heights's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaire under the eye. Zaire swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights throws a big shot that misses. Heights misses the body punch and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing. Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights. Zaire's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Heights. Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights feints and then cracks Zaire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaire down. Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away. Heights moves into range and connects with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heights is out of range. Heights was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses. Heights looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Heights misses with a body shot.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Heights avoids it with no problem. A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target. Heights staying out of range there. Zaire slips a jab from Heights. Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick. Nice defenses there by Zaire. It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heights checks a leg kick. Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zaire motions for Heights to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zaire misses with a looping right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights.
And that's the end of the fight! Seelow Heights showed his dominance in that final round. Well Heights has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seelow Heights! Our winner, Seelow Heights, 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:
WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1# Heights scoring well with a low kick there.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Heights counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD# Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Peterson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Peterson 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. Peterson lands strikes from half guard. Peterson is nestled in close to Heights, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Peterson lands with a punch from half guard. Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Heights holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heights's head. Peterson throws a strike but Heights avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1# Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Heights pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage. Heights lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Peterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heights controls the pace. Heights preventing the sweep. Peterson controls Heights momentarily but Heights frees himself. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Heights trying to control the position.
Heights keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully. Peterson is working Heights over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Heights uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Heights!#REVB# Heights engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3# Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Peterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heights's guard. #REVR# Peterson being controlled here momentarily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Heights preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Peterson throwing strikes but missing. Peterson trying to control but Heights is working from the bottom. Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Peterson stands up over Heights, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Peterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Peterson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Peterson scoring with punches to the head and body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Heights misses with a looping left. Heights walks into a stiff left hand from Peterson. Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Heights sprawls well. Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson. Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson. Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it. Heights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights moves away from the strike by Peterson. Heights moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Peterson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peterson misses with an uppercut. Heights saw that one coming. Heights pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Peterson tries to bum rush Heights with a series of wild strikes but Heights uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Good shot there by Peterson. Heights cracks Peterson with an open hand slap. Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heights has time to react. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan Peterson is winning the standup battle so far. Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Heights, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Heights against the cage but Heights circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around? Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heights, as that shot connected.
Heights slips under a jab from Peterson. Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights counters with a lovely shot to the body. Peterson throws a jab when Heights was well out of range. Peterson backing away here, and Heights unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab. Peterson walks into a jab.#TD# Peterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heights takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Heights taking punishment in the form of punches.
Peterson misses with the ground and pound.#T2# Heights sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow. Peterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Peterson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Peterson prevents Heights from getting the reversal. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Heights sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Heights blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson. #T3# Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Heights trying to control here.
Heights slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Peterson postures up in Heights's guard and throws a big left but Heights blocks it. Heights wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment. Peterson forces his way into half guard.#T4# Heights keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Heights has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though. Heights is pressing down on Peterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Peterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Heights bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard. #REVB# Heights engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson. Heights throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily. Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range. Peterson feinted with a counter takedown. Peterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heights tries to avoid it but Peterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heights to the ground. Heights escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Heights avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Heights throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem. Peterson misses with a wild body shot. #TD# Peterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Heights tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Peterson working the body and head with strikes. Heights struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peterson landing strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Peterson tries to advance to mount but Heights instead regains half guard. #T1# Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heights's head. Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heights defending well though. Peterson working the head and body with strikes. Heights regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peterson. Heights looking to control.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Heights blocks nicely. #T2# Peterson landing with the ground and pound. Peterson throws a strike but Heights rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Peterson working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heights swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Peterson throwing strikes but missing. Peterson wants to control from the top but Heights keeps moving. Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heights is on top in guard.
#REVB# Dylan Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Peterson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Heights puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Heights is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Peterson! #T4# Peterson wants to control but Heights is having none of it. Heights throwing strikes here but Peterson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Peterson tries to hold on but Heights postures up. Peterson can't escape the position.
Peterson wants to hold on but Heights pushes him away. Peterson tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Heights wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Heights misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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 Dylan Peterson. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peterson, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson! During a confident post fight interview, Dylan Peterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1# The fighters circle momentarily. Heights darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Heights misses with a looping right. The Bouncer misses with an uppercut. The Bouncer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heights's sensitive parts. Heights displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Bouncer finds it's way round the side to connect with Heights's head. The Bouncer scores with a nice strike. The Bouncer throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heights staying out of range there. The Bouncer backing away here, and Heights unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Bouncer throws a leg kick which misses Heights's front leg but catches the back leg as Heights tries to avoid it. Nice shot by The Bouncer. A looping hook to the body misses from The Bouncer. Heights does a little dance to reset his feet. Heights staying out of range there.#T1# Heights slips a straight right by The Bouncer. The Bouncer staying out of range there. Heights takes a swing at The Bouncer's ribcage but misses. Heights throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The Bouncer thows a leg kick but Heights checks it and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heights throws a leg kick that is checked and The Bouncer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The Bouncer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The Bouncer throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a right hand to the body. The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights counters with a nice uppercut. The Bouncer throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. Heights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The Bouncer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heights has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Heights defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand. Heights flicks out a counter leg kick but The Bouncer steps away.#T2# The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. This has been an exciting period of action! The Bouncer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The Bouncer throws out a powerful jab. The Bouncer lands a jab to the head.
The Bouncer throws an off balance right hand
and Heights cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The Bouncer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Heights lands a leg kick that knocks The Bouncer off balance momentarily. A big right from The Bouncer misses. Heights drops his hands momentarily and The Bouncer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Heights walks into a jab. The Bouncer throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. The Bouncer lands a slapping body shot.
The Bouncer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3# The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The Bouncer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Heights throws a good cross that connects.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer. Heights slips under a jab from The Bouncer. A big left from The Bouncer misses. As The Bouncer backs off Heights throws a huge counter combo but The Bouncer manages to avoid it all. Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The Bouncer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! The Bouncer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#The Bouncer is rocked! Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Bouncer misses the jab. Oh The Bouncer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The Bouncer misses with a looping left. Heights throws out a counter right but The Bouncer avoids it with no problem. The Bouncer seems to have got his legs back now. Heights fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Bouncer on the side of the head. Heights misses with a looping left.#T4# Heights takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heights staying out of range there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The Bouncer thows a left - swing and a miss! Heights has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The Bouncer defending well as Heights loads up on a big left hand. Heights is looking to land body kicks. Heights throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Heights misses with a body shot.
The Bouncer throws a combination that misses and Heights counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Bouncer thinking. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heights staying out of range there. The Bouncer swings widly with a right hand
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2# Heights feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The Bouncer sprawling to the canvas! The Bouncer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Heights finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seelow Heights will probably get the nod. 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# Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights needs to keep his hands up - The Bouncer had a free shot at his head there. Nice defenses there by Heights. Heights throws an uppercut from hell that sends The Bouncer clean off his feet! He's out cold! Heights stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seelow Heights! A relieved looking Seelow Heights 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:
WVT 58: Maestre v Motts 3
Date: Dec 28, 2022 |
#R1# Justis doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Heights counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heights. Heights lands with a short head shot on the inside. Heights tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Heights misses with a body punch.
Heights misses with a punch to the body.
Justis is working for takedown but Heights is calmly controlling the position for now. Justis lands an elbow inside that Heights shrugs off. Justis jumps guard but Heights turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Seelow Heights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Justis. Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Heights. Justis blocks an uppercut.
Justis is trying to pull guard but Heights turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Heights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Justis or not. A short right from Heights on the inside. #T1# Heights misses with a punch to the body.
Justis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heights scores with a shot to the side of Justis's head. Justis takes a shot to the head. Heights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Justis fails to pull guard.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Justis blocks a body shot from Heights. Heights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow. Justis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heights to keep the fight standing. Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis. #T2# Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Justis controls the action.
Heights lands a body punch. Heights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Justis backwards. Justis blocks a body shot from Heights. Heights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. Heights misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land. Heights tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
Justis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heights prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heights tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heights misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Heights tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. Heights scores with a nice hook to the head. Heights lands a nice uppercut. Heights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Justis backwards. Heights tries to work over Justis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow. Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow. Justis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heights pulls him back up using the underhooks. Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow. Justis blocks a body shot from Heights. Heights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4# Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
Heights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Justis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heights to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Justis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Justis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Justis working for submissions but it's allowed Heights to get to half guard.
Heights is looking to advance position but Justis won't allow it. #SUB2# Justis looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# A punch lands to the side of Justis 's head but he takes it in his stride. Justis fails to land the takedown. Justis shoots for a takedown but Heights saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nice takedown defense from Heights. No joy for Justis on that attempt. Seelow Heights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Justis. Heights sizes up Justis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Justis shoots and misses enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. Justis tries for a takedown but Heights circles away easily and Justis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Justis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Logan Justis 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. Justis misses with a takedown attempt and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. Justis is breathing heavily. Justis doesn't succeed with the takedown and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Justis with a poor takedown and Heights counters with a straight right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Justis misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Heights counters by clinching up. #T1# Heights gets through Justis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow. Justis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around? Justis blocks a body shot from Heights. Heights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Justis backwards. A right hand to the body from Heights.
Justis blocks a body shot from Heights. Heights tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Heights tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Heights misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Heights.
Heights is leaning against Justis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Heights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Justis blocks a body shot from Heights. Justis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heights walks away with a smile on his face. Justis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Heights drives through and clinches with Justis against the cage.
Heights misses with a punch on the inside.
Heights throws a head punch that misses. Justis tries to pull guard but Heights won't allow it.
Heights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Heights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land. Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Justis controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
#T3# Heights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heights misses with a body punch.
Heights gets underhooks to prevent Justis's takedown attempt.
Heights prevents the takedown attempt.
Heights tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. Heights tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. Heights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heights misses with a body punch.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside. Justis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heights pulls him back up using the underhooks. Heights pushes Justis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Justis tries to pull guard but Heights won't allow it.
Heights lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Heights - that landed with a thud.
#T4# A short uppercut from Heights. Heights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Justis backwards. A body shot lands from Heights.
Heights scores with a hook to the body. Seelow Heights has scored more points in the clinch so far. Heights tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right hand to the side of the head by Heights. Heights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Justis tries to pull guard but Heights holds him up against the cage and eventually Justis drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Heights.
Heights digs a right hand underneath Justis's ribcage. Justis let out a lung full of air as it connected. Heights tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
A hook to the body from Heights.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Heights scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Justis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Justis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Seelow Heights is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Justis shoots in for a double leg but Heights sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Seelow Heights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Justis. Justis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Heights.
Heights scores with a punch to the head. Heights bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nice uppercut there from Heights. Seelow Heights is winning the standup battle so far. Heights scores with a kick to the midsection. Justis misses with a takedown and Heights counters with a straight right hand. Justis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Justis is trying to pull guard but Heights turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1# Justis wants to take the fight to the mat but Heights manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land. Heights misses with a punch to the body.
Heights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Heights lands an uppercut. Justis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heights pulls his leg out and moves away.
Justis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heights avoids it really well and circles away. Justis shoots and misses letting Heights counter with a right hand. Heights digs a good hook to Justis's body.
Heights slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd cheers as Heights lands an impressive looking overhand right. Justis doesn't seem phased though. Justis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Good shot there by Heights.#T3# Justis with a poor takedown and Heights counters with a straight right hand. Justis shoots and misses #CL# and Heights moves into the clinch. Heights misses with a punch on the inside.
Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis. Justis fails to pull guard.
Justis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heights to keep the fight standing.#T4# Heights working aggressively here.
Justis tries to pull guard but Heights won't allow it.
Justis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Justis is trying to pull guard but Heights turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Heights blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight! Seelow Heights showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heights, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seelow Heights! Our winner, Seelow Heights, 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. The defeated Logan Justis had this to say: 'Well shit'. |
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Event:
WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima
Date: Dec 01, 2022 |
#R1# Cubbedge throws an off balance right hand
and Heights counters with a right hand to the body. Cubbedge on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut. Cubbedge misses with an uppercut
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. Cubbedge lands with an overhand left. Heights gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cubbedge misses with a looping left. Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cubbedge throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Heights flicks out a counter leg kick but Cubbedge steps away.#T1# Cubbedge throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2# and Heights counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cubbedge ! Heights lets Cubbedge back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked! Crack! Heights connects with the perfect overhand right and Cubbedge falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Heights!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seelow Heights! Our winner, Seelow Heights, 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:
WVT 43: Ihantala v Meat Boy
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1# Falcone works the jab nicely. Falcone throws a right and a left that both miss. Heights now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Falcone lands with a good body shot. Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch. Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Heights dodges the punch combination from Falcone.
Heights throws out a counter right but Falcone avoids it with no problem. Heights slips under a jab from Falcone. Heights walks into a stiff left hand from Falcone. Falcone misses with a takedown attempt and Heights counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Falcone connects with a solid leg kick. Falcone gets off balance looking for a body kick and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heights slips a straight right by Falcone. Falcone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Falcone swings widly with a right hand
and Heights counters with a nice leg kick. Heights blocks the body kick.
Heights 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. Heights is looking to clinch. Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heights misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone lands a lovely overhand right. Falcone misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses. A good leg kick by Falcone. Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Seelow Heights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Falcone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it. Falcone throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Falcone misses the jab. Heights was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2# Falcone tries to clinch up. Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Falcone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL# Falcone moves into the clinch. Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut. Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Falcone throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Heights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Falcone misses the jab. Falcone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Heights avoids a low kick by using good footwork. It seemed like Heights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Falcone connects with a jab.#T3# Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Falcone misses with a straight right. Heights blocks a leg kick. Falcone tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it. #TD# Falcone gets a double leg takedown into Heights's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Heights looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Falcone won't allow Heights to sweep him here. Heights looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4# Heights's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU# Falcone gets to his feet. Heights looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Falcone thumps Heights with a low kick. Falcone tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Heights throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range. Heights moves out of range of the leg kick from Falcone. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Falcone dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Falcone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heights as he jumps to the side. Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Heights throws a nice looking combination but Falcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights. Falcone tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heights sprawls well. Heights wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Falcone gets slowly back to his feet. Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch. Heights is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Falcone with the inside leg kick. Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights counters with a lovely shot to the body. Falcone throws a hook but Heights blocks it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heights crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Falcone - the referee stops the clock and Heights gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Falcone. Heights manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1# Heights on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Falcone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Heights is trying to counter with his kicks. Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights. A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses. Falcone swings and misses with a shot to the body and Heights counters with a straight right hand. A big left from Falcone misses. Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here. Falcone misses with a straight right. A low kick from Falcone is predictable there letting Heights counter with a right hand. Heights takes one to the chin there. Heights takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Heights takes one on the button. Heights takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2# Heights closes the distance and clinches.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Heights lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Heights throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Heights. Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Falcone throws a head kick that misses. Heights raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Falcone missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Falcone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Falcone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falcone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heights backs up against the cage.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights. Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards. Heights tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow. #BC# Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heights slips a straight right by Falcone. Heights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Falcone tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it. Falcone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Heights shapes to counter with a head kick. Falcone throws a leg kick but Heights sees it coming and checks it nicely. Heights throws out a counter right but Falcone avoids it with no problem. Falcone scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Heights stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Falcone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Falcone misses with a takedown attempt and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heights listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Falcone is rocked!#T4# Falcone misses with a right hand and Heights counters with a leg kick. Oh Falcone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Heights knocks out Falcone with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Heights before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Heights picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seelow Heights! Seelow Heights decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1# Heights connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.#CL# Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Heights tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside. Rodriguez looking for a takedown. Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Heights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heights gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow. Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights. Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez looking for a takedown. Heights lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez. Heights lands a body punch. Rodriguez is breathing heavily. Heights lands with a right to the head. Heights stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights. #T1# Heights lands with a left to the head. Heights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heights. Heights scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights. Heights lands with a light punch inside. Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Heights. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Heights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Heights lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez. Heights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. Heights pushes Rodriguez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Heights lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights. Heights tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heights working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked! Heights pushes Rodriguez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice body punch from Heights - that landed with a thud.
Heights lands with a left to the head. A short body shot lands from Heights as the two fighters clinch.
Heights dips a shoulder and cracks Rodriguez with a mighty uppercut! Rodriguez falls back against the ropes and Heights unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rodriguez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Heights screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights! During a confident post fight interview, Seelow Heights thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 28: West v Hawthorne
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1# Heights swinging wildly here.
McPherson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. McPherson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights misses with a double jab.
Heights shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McPherson eats them both and turns towards Heights to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Heights misses with a head kick.
Heights 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. Heights blocks a head kick by McPherson.
#CL2# Heights has managed to clinch.
Heights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Heights controlling the action here for a moment.
McPherson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heights avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Heights.
McPherson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heights pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd McPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heights buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McPherson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1# A jab from Heights misses. Heights lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McPherson circles away quickly and effectively. McPherson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McPherson with a poor takedown and Heights counters with a nice body shot. McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Heights misses with a kick to the body #TD# and McPherson counters with a shoot takedown. Heights fights it but they end up in guard. Heights pulls McPherson in close to prevent any damage. Heights is continuing to stall.#SUB# McPherson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McPherson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. McPherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# McPherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Heights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McPherson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McPherson scoring with some ground and pound. McPherson 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. Heights keeping moving, preventing McPherson from controlling successfully. McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McPherson throwing strikes but missing. Heights trying to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# McPherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Heights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Heights throws a sloppy head kick and McPherson moves out of range easily. McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heights sprawls and moves away. Heights bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McPherson throws a head kick that misses. Sloppy strikes from Heights. Those never looked like landing. Heights feints a jab promting McPherson to slip. Heights then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McPherson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A combination from Heights does no damage. McPherson feinted with a counter takedown. Heights dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McPherson. That did some damage! McPherson darts in looking for a takedown but Heights gets double underhooks and turns McPherson into the cage. McPherson is working for takedown but Heights is calmly controlling the position for now. Heights with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heights gets through McPherson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice right hand lands inside from Heights. Heights blocks a body shot from McPherson. #T4# Heights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McPherson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McPhersons head. Heights works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heights pressing his opponent against the cage. Heights slowing the pace effectively. McPherson goes for a takedown attempt but Heights pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Heights blocks a head kick by McPherson.
McPherson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heights sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPherson somewhat. Heights lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Heights fails in his attempt to clinch. Heights throws a right and a left that McPherson avoids nicely. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Heights throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on McPherson's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Heights dives in looking to finish as McPherson flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Heights's strikes! Heights is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! McPherson's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but McPherson was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights! An out of breath Seelow Heights 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:
WVT 22: Halo v Son
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1# Heights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denisov. Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Denisov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heights.
Denisov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2# Denisov has managed to clinch.
Heights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heights lands a body punch. Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Denisov uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heights. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heights takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heights tries to work over Denisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Denisov wants a takedown.
Denisov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heights is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Seelow Heights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov. A short uppercut from Heights. #T1# Heights misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Denisov jumps guard and drags Heights to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Denisov is trying to keep Heights in close.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Denisov 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. Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov is trying to keep Heights in close.
Heights has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# Denisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Heights throws a head kick but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A leg kick checked by Denisov. Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heights misses the shot to the body. Heights misses with the combination.
Denisov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Heights tries to bum rush Denisov with a series of wild strikes but Denisov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Heights misses with a body shot.
Heights wants to clinch but Denisov slips to the side and Denisov counters with a stiff right hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Heights. The fighters circling - Heights throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heights looks to land a right hand but Denisov moved out of range. Denisov moves in looking to clinch but Heights pushes him off. Heights misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Denisov tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
#T3# Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fight stays on the outside here - Denisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Denisov looks for a takedown but Heights sprawls well. Denisov fails to land the takedown. Heights misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heights darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Heights misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Heights - just one landing. Denisov tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it. Denisov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heights backs up against the cage.
Heights throws a right and a left that both miss. Heights misses with a head kick.
Heights throws a predictable looking body shot
and Denisov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Heights is looking to wear down Denisov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Denisov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heights defends well and Denisov ends up having to push Heights into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denisov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denisov.#CL2# Denisov clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Heights on the inside. Denisov jumps guard but Heights turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Denisov tries to pull guard but Heights won't allow it.
Denisov has Heights pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heights manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The referee calls for Heights to work.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Heights won't allow it.
#TD2# Denisov manages to pull guard.
Denisov punching from the bottom - just letting Heights know he's still in a fight. Denisov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Denisov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heights connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denisov scrambles back to his feet. Heights lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Denisov circles away quickly and effectively.#KD# Heights lands a left and a right that send Denisov crashing to the mat, dazed. Heights thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Denisov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Denis Denisov has been cut. Heights drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Denisov right on the button. Denisov goes down! Heights follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Heights gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights! A very excited looking Seelow Heights 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:
WVT 16: Newton v Motts
Date: Jul 13, 2022 |
#R1# Ronaldo digs a good body shot into Heights's ribs. Ronaldo misses with a hook. Heights takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Ronaldo misses. Heights misses with a few strikes there.
Ronaldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ronaldo lands with a good body shot. Heights goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nice defenses there by Ronaldo. Heights misses with a two punch combination.
Heights blocks the body kick.
Heights is looking for a counter combo. Heights's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ronaldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heights scrambles back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Ronaldo. That snapped Heights's head back.
Ronaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Heights on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Heights has been working on his boxing with his coaches at For Pride and Prodigies in the buildup to the fight. A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target. Heights throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Heights misses the shot to the body. Heights throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heights clobbers Ronaldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ronaldo tries to bum rush Heights with a series of wild strikes but Heights uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heights avoids a kick to the body.
#T1# Heights walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ronaldo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Heights misses with a wild body shot. Ronaldo throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Ronaldo lands a leg kick that knocks Heights off balance momentarily. Ronaldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights. Nice shot by Ronaldo. Heights blocks a head kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a right hand. A slow jab from Ronaldo misses its intended target. Heights closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Watch Out Ronaldo has been cut. Heights lands with an overhand left. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ronaldo misses with a two punch combination.
Heights fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo. Ronaldo misses with a head kick.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it. Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! An inside leg kick lands from Ronaldo. #T2# Ronaldo takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. Heights misses with a two punch combination.
Heights throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ronaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Ronaldo clinches. Heights working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ronaldo throws an elbow but misses. Ronaldo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike. Heights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ronaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Heights. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heights. Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3# A right hook to the body lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike. Heights throws an elbow but it misses.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside. Heights lands a nice uppercut. Ronaldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Heights.
Heights tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. Heights leaning his opponent against the cage. Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ronaldo. Ronaldo is leaning against Heights and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Heights has Ronaldo pressed against the cage.
Heights takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.#T4# A short right from Heights. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo. Heights prevents a body shot from Ronaldo. Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch. Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body. With the fighters up against the cage, Ronaldo throws an elbow but misses. Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body. Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heightss head. Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Heights scores with a nice short uppercut. Heights tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heights prevents a body shot from Ronaldo. Heights tries to land a knee to the head but Ronaldo blocks with his arms.
Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards. Heights blocks an uppercut.
Heights misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Watch Out Ronaldo will probably get the nod. 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# Heights takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ronaldo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Heights throws a nice looking combination but Ronaldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ronaldo tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Heights is looking for a counter combo. Ronaldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heights.
Ronaldo connects with a solid leg kick. Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ronaldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ronaldo stuns Heights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ronaldo throws out a leg kick but Heights moves out of range and Ronaldo only half commits. Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Heights scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. 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! Ronaldo throws a nice inside leg kick. Heights is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ronaldo takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. It looked like Heights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ronaldo thows a body kick. Heights tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ronaldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ronaldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Heights blocks a head kick by Ronaldo.
#T1# No joy there for Heights, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Heights saw that one coming. Ronaldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights loads up on a big right hand but Ronaldo slips the punch. Heights scores with a hook. Ronaldo thuds his right hand into Heights's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ronaldo throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Heights feinted there with a counter leg kick. Ronaldo looks to land a body kick but Heights moved away. Heights tries to score with a low kick but Ronaldo moves his leg out of the way. Ronaldo lands with a right hand. Heights defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand. Ronaldo fails in his attempt to clinch. Heights misses with a two punch combination.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heights throws a big counter combination but Ronaldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Heights walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Seelow Heights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ronaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Both fighters circling a little - Ronaldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Heights slips under a jab.#T2##CL# Heights drives through and clinches with Ronaldo against the cage.
Heights tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. Heights lands a shoulder strike. Seelow Heights has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nice body punch from Ronaldo. Heights blocks a body shot from Ronaldo. Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heights throws a head punch that misses. Heights lands a left hand.
Heights lands a left hand.
Heights misses with some punches.
Heights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronaldo. Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Heights. Ronaldo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heights backwards. Heights is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards. Ronaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ronaldo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land. Heights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo lands an elbow inside. Ronaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Heights. A nice right hand lands inside from Ronaldo. #T4# Heights lands a shoulder strike. Heights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Heights. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land. Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ronaldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Heights. A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land. Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heights tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. Ronaldo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside. Heights's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Heights blocks the elbow strike.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Heights. Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Watch Out Ronaldo 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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# No joy there for Heights, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights. Heights throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ronaldo. Ronaldo punishes Heights's body with a nice straight punch. Heights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Heights swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ronaldo is struggling to control the position. Ronaldo'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. Ronaldo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters up against the cage, Ronaldo throws an elbow but misses. Heights leaning against his opponent.
Ronaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Heights blocks a body shot from Ronaldo. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights. Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Heights tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo taking a breather. Heights has Ronaldo pushed against the cage. Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Heights. Ronaldo tries to work over Heights's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Heights misses with a punch to the body.
Heights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards. Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Heights. #T2# Ronaldo lands a nice shot to the body. Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights has Ronaldo pushed against the cage. Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Heights misses with the head strike.
Heights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards. Heights tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heights's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land. Heights looks to throw an elbow but misses. Heights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heights scores with an uppercut up the middle. Heights looking to throw knees to the head but Ronaldo is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heights backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Ronaldo. Ronaldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Watch Out Ronaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Heights is stalling here.
Heights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards. Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heights backwards. Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo. Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heightss head. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside. Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Heights misses with the head strike.
Heights blocking some punches.
Ronaldo misses with an elbow strike.
#T4# Heights misses with a knee to the head. Heights misses with a body punch.
Heights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heights backwards. Heights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ronaldo lands an elbow just above Heights 's eye. 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! Ronaldo lands a body shot. Heights tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo. Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heights working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Watch Out Ronaldo. Well Ronaldo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watch Out Ronaldo! A relieved looking Watch Out Ronaldo 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:
WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1# Benn Jr misses with a combination
and Heights counters with a series of strikes. Benn Jr will be more careful next time no doubt. Heights will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heights with the inside leg kick. Heights throws a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it. An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target. Heights lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benn Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Heights goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. 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! Heights jabs Benn Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Heights misses with a hook to the body
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Benn Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Benn Jr slips a jab and a cross from Heights.
Benn Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Heights avoids it. Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Heights is looking for the big counter here. Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Benn Jr digs a good hook to Heights's body.
Heights misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Heights takes one to the side of the head.
Benn Jr cracks Heights with a good jab. A slow jab from Heights misses its intended target. Heights shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Heights 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. Benn Jr scores with a nice strike. Benn Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benn Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight. Benn Jr misses with a body shot.
Heights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
Heights looks to land a combination. Benn Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Heights misses. Benn Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Heights throws a leg kick and Benn Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Heights tries to bum rush Benn Jr with a series of wild strikes but Benn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heights moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Heights connects with a nice looking jab.
Heights misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benn Jr misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely. Benn Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights with a jab. Benn Jr tries to bum rush Heights with a series of wild strikes but Heights uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Heights takes a swing at Benn Jr's ribcage but misses. It looked like Benn Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A punch combination from Heights misses. Heights swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Heights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benn Jr. Heights lands a lovely overhand right. Heights dodges the punch combination from Benn Jr.
#T3# Benn Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Benn Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Benn Jr misses the jab. Heights moves out of range of the body kick from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benn Jr tries to bum rush Heights with a series of wild strikes but Heights uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Benn Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heights buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benn Jr misses with a looping right. Heights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Heights throws a nice looking combination but Benn Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Heights instigates a clinch. Heights lands a shot to the body.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! A right handed body shot lands from Heights.
Benn Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Benn Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jr's efforts to push away. Benn Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heights slows down the pace here.
Heights controlling the action here for a moment.
Benn Jr is trying to push Heights away but Heights has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heights tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. Heights misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights 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# Heights pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seelow Heights seems to be getting the better of the standup. Heights throws a jab when Benn Jr was well out of range. Benn Jr misses with a double jab.
Heights takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Benn Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heights. Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heights misses with a double jab
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heights uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Heights has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benn Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Heights's head. Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Heights throws a hook to the side of Benn Jr's head but Benn Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights misses with a double jab
and Benn Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Benn Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Benn Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Benn Jr misses with the combination.
A combination from Heights does no damage. Heights throws a series of punches but Benn Jr moves out of range. A big right from Benn Jr misses. Heights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Heights has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sloppy strikes from Heights. Those never looked like landing. Benn Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2# and Heights counters with a crisp one two that drops Benn Jr! Heights thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Benn Jr to his feet! Benn Jr is in big trouble!#ROC2#Benn Jr is rocked! Heights swings for the body but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Heights looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Benn Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights. Heights looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr. As Benn Jr backs off Heights throws a huge counter combo but Benn Jr manages to avoid it all. Benn Jr moves into range and connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2# Oooooh!!! Heights has knocked Benn Jr down with a huge combo! Heights steps away and waves a wobbly Benn Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Oh Benn Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Benn Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heights counters with a right hand from hell and Benn Jr is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seelow Heights! Seelow Heights thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Nigel Benn Jr had this to say: 'ill be back'. |
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Event:
WVT 5: Puto v Smith
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1# Heights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fortythree paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fortythree is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Heights swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Horrible takedown attempt by Heights or perhaps it was just good defense by Fortythree, which made it look bad. Fortythree connects with a body shot that sends Heights's belly button to the back. Fortythree dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fortythree throws a jab when Heights was well out of range. Fortythree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights. Heights tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Heights misses. Heights slips a jab from Fortythree. Heights changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# Heights moves out of range as Fortythree strikes. Fortythree scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fortythree misses the jab. Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Fortythree clinches with his opponent.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD# Fortythree pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Fortythree working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heights doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heights manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Heights stays in close to Fortythree's body and controls the position. Fortythree looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Fortythree controls Heights momentarily but Heights frees himself. Heights sitting in guard, not really doing much. Fortythree wants to stand but Heights is controlling the position. #T3##SU2# Heights decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fortythree, up you get! Heights shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fortythree but Fortythree pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fortythree scores with a jab. Heights acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fortythree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Fortythree slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fortythree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heights fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fortythree throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily. Heights moves to clinch but Fortythree breaks away letting Fortythree counter with a right hand. #T4# Heights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fortythree as he jumps to the side. One Fortythree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights.#CL2# Heights moves into the clinch. I was talking to Fortythree's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortythree after a bit of a struggle. Fortythree working aggressively here.
Heights is trying to force a seperation but Fortythree has the dominant position. Heights tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fortythree fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fortythree stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heights blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fortythree tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heights just stands there and leans against the cage. Heights is trying to drag Fortythree to the mat but Fortythree just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Fortythree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heights backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that round. 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.#R2# Fortythree connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Heights tries to land a body kick and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heights has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heights there as he acknowledges the shot. Fortythree jabs Heights to the body, keeping him at a distance. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree. Heights takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. One Fortythree is winning the standup battle so far. Heights is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fortythree sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fortythree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights moves to clinch but Fortythree breaks away and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Fortythree decides to pull guard. #T1# Heights in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fortythree controls Heights momentarily but Heights frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fortythree keeping full guard, as Heights tries to pass. Fortythree wants to sweep here but Heights controlling him for the moment. Fortythree is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around? Fortythree managing to control the position. Fortythree looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortythree, not yet. #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. Heights stays in close to Fortythree's body and controls the position. Fortythree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Heights connects with a leg kick. Heights has his takedown stuffed and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heights shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fortythree defends it nicely. One Fortythree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights. Fortythree misses with a hook.#T3# Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Heights with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortythree to score with a decent uppercut. Heights takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fortythree misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely. As Fortythree backs off Heights throws a huge counter combo but Fortythree manages to avoid it all. Heights moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.#CL2# Heights forces Fortythree back against the cage and clinches. Heights blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Heights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot. Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fortythree throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a straight right hand. Heights tries to clinch but Fortythree is having none of it. Fortythree throws a jab when Heights was well out of range. Heights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab. #T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Heights does a little dance to reset his feet. Heights tries to counter with a clinch but Fortythree shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Heights takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Heights walks into a stiff left hand from Fortythree. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortythree swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2# and Heights counters by clinching up. Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Heights blocks a body shot from Fortythree. Heights prevents a body shot from Fortythree. #TD# Fortythree manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2# Heights decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fortythree, up you get! Nice defenses there by Heights. Heights shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Fortythree connects with a single shot there. Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Heights takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fortythree looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range. Heights gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heights is defended easily by Fortythree. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortythree scores with a sloppy right hand. Heights should have avoided that one. Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Heights looks for a takedown but Fortythree sprawls well. One Fortythree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights. Fortythree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heights misses with a takedown attempt - Fortythree sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Heights shoots for a takedown but Fortythree saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Fortythree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Heights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Heights takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# Fortythree works Heights's body with a nice hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Heights does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Fortythree clinches up against the cage. Heights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Heights can't get the takedown.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fortythree tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fortythree lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Fortythree has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Heights uses from the top position. Heights sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3# Heights trying to control but Fortythree is working from the bottom. Fortythree trying to keep a closed guard but Heights is proving a slippery customer.
Fortythree is pulling down on Heights's head. It's preventing any offense from Heights, at least for the moment. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heights throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Heights from controlling successfully. Heights stopping the sweep attempt from Fortythree.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A big left from Fortythree misses. Fortythree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. It looked like Fortythree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heights. The fight stays on the outside here - Heights looks like he's thinking about clinching though. One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice jab there from Fortythree.
And that's the end of the fight! One Fortythree showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fortythree 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree! One Fortythree made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE 62:
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1# Heights slips a straight right by Boone. Boone 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. Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Heights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jackson Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heights dives in and grabs Boone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boone pushes down on Heights's head and hops out. Heights has been working on his boxing with his coaches at For Pride and Prodigies in the buildup to the fight. Heights tries to clinch there but Boone circles away.
Heights throws a body punch but Boone moves out of range. Boone loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Heights walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Boone throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Boone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Boone lands a body shot.
Boone lands a jab to Heights's midsection. Boone looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. Heights throws a head kick that misses. Heights moves out of range of the strikes. Heights shoots for a double leg takedown but Boone sprawls well. He's pushed Heights's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Boone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heights. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Boone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Boone.#CL# Heights closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boone misses with a hook from the clinch. Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD# Heights manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Heights has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position. Boone wanted to stand there but Heights had control of the position. Heights not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Boone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heights's guard. Boone won't allow Heights to get back to his feet. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Boone is looking to stand up but Heights won't let him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boone misses with a body shot.
Boone looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range. Good work by Heights as he checks the leg kick.#CL# Heights closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Boone working aggressively here.
Heights with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boone prevents a body shot from Heights. Boone lands with a right to the head. #TD# Heights ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Heights no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Heights is controlling Boone's posture. Heights wants to get back to his feet but Boone is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Boone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Heights is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Boone wants to stand but Heights has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4# Boone stops Heights from standing up. Heights has a closed guard, preventing Boone from standing up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boone missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boone cracks a nice hook into Heights's ribs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Heights shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boone defends it nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Boone dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut. That's time! Heights's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Heights slips under a jab from Boone. Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boone.
Boone swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD# Heights dives in and scores a takedown into Boone's guard. Boone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heights with a flurry of punches that miss. Heights controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights postures up.
#T1# Heights won't allow Boone to get back to his feet. Heights working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Heights trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jackson Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boone throws a body shot but no joy. Heights wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Boone gets tackled into the cage by Heights. Heights maintains the clinch. Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone misses with some punches.
Boone has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Heights.
#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boone. Boone tries a body shot but Heights blocks it.
Boone struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Boone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heightss head. Boone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Heights stalling the fight.
Heights wants to stall.
Boone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land. #BC# Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Boone misses with a low kick. It looked like Heights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Boone. Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Heights changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boone tries to avoid it but Heights manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boone to the ground. Boone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights takes one on the button. Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heights tries to clinch there but Boone circles away.
Heights moves in looking to clinch but Boone pushes him off. Boone thuds a left hand into Heights's body. A jab from Boone misses. Heights tries to clinch but Boone is having none of it. Heights keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# Boone closes the distance and clinches. Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Heights prevents a body shot from Boone. Jackson Boone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Boone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Boone has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
Boone cracks Heights with a nice body shot. Boone misses with the head strike.
#BC# Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heights ducks right into an uppercut from Boone. Heights misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Boone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Boone tries to counter it with a takedown but Heights pushes his down on his head and steps out. Heights shoots in for a takedown but Boone shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heights scores with a head kick. Boone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Boone misses the shot to the body. A left lands for Boone. Seelow Heights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boone wants to clinch up but Heights keeps it at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Boone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Boone scoring well with a low kick there.
Boone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Horrible takedown attempt by Heights or perhaps it was just good defense by Boone, which made it look bad. Boone misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely. #TD# Heights shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Heights wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving. Boone tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving. Heights sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Boone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Heights is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Heights looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Heights tries to clinch up but Boone circles away and keeps his distance. Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heights tries to clinch but Boone moves out of range. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Boone. Boone stuns Heights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2# Heights shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Heights throws a combination. Boone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD# Heights closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boone to the mat! Boone manages to get full guard. Boone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heights. Boone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heights is controlling him. Heights slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Boone wants to get back to his feet but Heights is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3# Heights looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Heights looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boone passes into half guard.
Boone is thwarting Heights's attempts to control the position. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boone wants to stand up but Heights has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4# Jackson Boone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Heights regains full guard. Nicely done. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boone wanted to stand there but Heights had control of the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jackson Boone. I've got Boone 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Boone! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Boone waved his t-shirt featuring Kato's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1# Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Orlov scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Solis Gym in the buildup to the fight. Orlov misses with the combination.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Heights throws a counter combo. A head kick misses from Orlov. Orlov swings away with a leg kick that misses. Heights changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Orlov dips to his left and cracks Heights with an uppercut! Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heights has time to react. Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# Heights moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Heights blocks an uppercut.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC# Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Heights moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target. #T1# Orlov lands with a nice combination. Heights backs away looking to recover. Orlov blocks a head kick by Heights.
Orlov is looking to counter with a body kick. Heights takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orlov as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Heights shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orlov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights checks a leg kick. #CL# Orlov drives through and clinches with Heights against the cage.
Orlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heights in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC# Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Orlov misses with a wild body shot. A nice side step and Heights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Orlov lands a head kick!
Heights shoots in for a takedown but Orlov shows good takedown defense. Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights.#T2# Heights darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Heights into the cage. Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heights at a distance.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights. Heights tries for a takedown but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Orlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heights has time to react. Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Orlov checks a leg kick nicely. Heights shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Heights showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlov.
Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orlov with a body shot. Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heights only half commits to the counter leg kick. Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Heights steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Orlov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Heights counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2# Heights working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Orlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Orlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Orlov is trying to stand up here but Heights is controlling him well. Heights is keen to just control but Orlov is a slippery customer. Orlov is trying to get back to full guard. Orlov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Orlov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Heights escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Heights!#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Heights advances to full mount. Heights can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orlov is looking to escape. Orlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Heights has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heights wants to control the pace but Orlov is squirming around nicely. Orlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Heights fails with a takedown attempt. Heights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlov avoids it really well and circles away. Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far. Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heights has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Orlov works the jab nicely. Orlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Heights, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights. Orlov throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights looks for a takedown but Orlov sprawls well. Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily. Orlov throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Heights checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1# Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Heights. Heights gets slowly back to his feet. Left hook, right uppercut from Heights. Heights is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2# Heights throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Heights is in Orlov's guard. Orlov wants to sweep here but Heights controlling him for the moment. Seelow Heights has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Heights got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heights has managed to get both his arms back between Orlov's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Orlov has his foot on Heights's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heights works his way back into a safe position though. Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heights is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heights gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB# Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heights gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Heights postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it. Orlov wants to stand and escape but Heights is having none of it. Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heights is one step ahead there. #SUB# Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SU2# Orlov is working an open guard so Heights takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Orlov looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range. Orlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orlov takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target. Heights dives in and grabs Orlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlov pushes down on Heights's head and hops out. Orlov lands with a cross. Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily. Heights fails to land the takedown. Orlov looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely.#TD2# Heights drives through with a takedown into Orlov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# Orlov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heights passes into side control.
Heights works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4# Orlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Orlov is not content to let Heights control the position.#SUB# Orlov actively working from the bottom here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice strikes from Heights there. Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Heights slows the pace down in half guard. Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights'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# No luck for Heights with that takedown attempt. Heights avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Heights darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Heights into the cage. Orlov thuds a left hand into Heights's body. A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
#CL# Orlov moves into the clinch. Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlov swivels and escapes. Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights. Heights shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely. Heights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heights's head.#T1# Orlov throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Heights seems unphased.
Heights shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Orlov thuds a left hand into Heights's body. Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it. Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot. Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
Seelow Heights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Orlov connects with a right hand. Heights shakes it off. Heights throws the kick towards the body but Orlov avoids it. It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heights. Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov. Orlov throws a body shot but no joy. Heights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heights shoots in looking for a takedown but Orlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heights's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Orlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Heights tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Orlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heights on the wrong end of a nice hook. Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlov circles away.
Heights blocks a leg kick. Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.#T3# Heights closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Heights pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Heights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Heights closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage. Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Heights is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heights backwards. Orlov lands a shoulder strike. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heights tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Orlov.
Heights wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights. Heights blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks. #T4# Heights ducks under a wild hook from Orlov. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heights. Orlov throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Heights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Orlov throws a head kick that half lands.
Heights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov. Orlov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Heights on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Heights is rocked! Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heights is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heights. Jab, jab by Orlov - just one landing. Heights is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him? Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks. Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Heights in the body. Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight! Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlov, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov! |
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Event:
SFL 108 | Barbarian vs Raper
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Heights gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Heights breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Heights pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch. Heights wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heights tries to pull guard but Bennet won't allow it.
Heights is looking to take this one to the mat. Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Heights is pushing Bennet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Heights drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bennet pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Bennet gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heights takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennet after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Heights pulls guard. Bennet showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Bennet wants to pass the guard but Heights is keeping the position. Heights is controlling Bennet's posture.#SU2# Bennet stands up from guard. Let's bang! Heights fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bennet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heights - the referee stops the clock and Bennet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heights. Bennet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Heights half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2# Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it.#CL2# Heights tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch. Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennet's efforts to push away.#BC2# Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heights takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Heights tries to counter by clinching up but Bennet breaks away and moves out of range. Heights fails with a takedown attempt. Bennet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heights.#T3# Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Heights tries to clinch there but Bennet circles away.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily. Heights appears to be looking for a big counter. Heights takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Heights throws a big counter combination but Bennet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Heights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennet as he avoids it easily. Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Bennet misses and Heights counters with a nice body shot. Bennet throws a lazy body kick and Heights counters with a low kick, right behind Bennet 's knee. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bennet enables Heights to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bennet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bennet manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched 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! Heights tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bennet just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4# Heights tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennet avoids it.#BC2# Bennet breaks the clinch.
Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Heights fails with a takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Bennet. Heights lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut. An inside leg kick lands from Heights. Bennet looks to land a combination but Heights avoids it well. Heights digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Heights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A shot to the body from Bennet misses and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL# Heights drives through and clinches with Bennet against the cage.
#BC# Heights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Heights moves into range and connects with a jab. Heights looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bennet steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heights. Seelow Heights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Heights throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heights takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Bennet. No joy for Heights on that attempt. Bennet throws a fast counter high kick but Heights manages to duck under it in time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Heights pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch. Heights tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bennet just stands there and leans against the cage. Heights tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bennet smiles and moves away.
Bennet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heights circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##KD2# A head kick lands from Bennet that sends Heights to the canvas. Heights tries to scramble back to his feet but Bennet brings him back down into side control. Bennet working away. Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2# Bennet decides to take the fight back to the feet. Bennet misses with a shot to the body and Heights counters with a leg kick. Heights throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. 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! Heights shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennet but Bennet pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Bennet tries to keep at a distance but Heights has taken the fight into the clinch. Heights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Heights tries to pull guard but Bennet won't allow it.
#T2# Heights tries to pull guard but Bennet forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennet after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennet wants it to stay on the feet. Bennet steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heights. Bennet misses with a head kick.
Heights tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bennet throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bennet prevents the takedown attempt.
Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennet after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Bennet throws a body shot but no joy. Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily. Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bennet dodges the punch combination from Heights.
Heights on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Heights takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Heights is looking to counter with head kicks. Heights tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance. Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range. #T4# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark!
Bennet keeps Heights at a distance using the push kick. Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bennet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bennet throws a nice looking combination but Heights bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Heights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennet paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heights shoots in for a takedown but Bennet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Heights closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bennet is trying to break the clinch but Heights has him pressed against the cage. Heights jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bennet walks away with a smile on his face. Heights gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bennet misses with a head kick.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heights looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet 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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Heights throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heights is defended easily by Bennet. Bennet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bennet scores with a head kick. Heights tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Heights lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bennet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heights rather than just go for the knockout. A head kick by Bennet misses #CL# and Heights counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights. Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heights closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennet circles away. Bennet lands a high kick!
#CUT2#Seelow Heights's cut is getting worse. Bennet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heights's head. Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Bennet. No joy for Heights on that attempt. Bennet shapes to counter with a head kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennet as he avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Heights misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming. Bennet throws a wild body kick that Heights sees coming a mile off. Bennet scores with a head kick. Heights tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Heights goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward. Heights misses with a short punch on the inside. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bennet as Heights tries to tie him up. Heights looking for a takedown. A battle for position here, against the cage. Michael Bennet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Bennet tries to break the clinch but Heights is controlling the position. Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennet's efforts to push away.#BC# Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bennet blocks a head kick by Heights.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennet circles away.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Heights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# Heights tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance. Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Heights is looking to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet. Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. Bennet leaves Heights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Bennet throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Heights is looking to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch. Bennet misses with a body kick.#CL# Bennet tries to keep at a distance but Heights has taken the fight into the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Heights.
#T4# Heights drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bennet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Heights drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bennet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heights circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bennet 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet! Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SFL 101 | Laine vs Barbarian
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1# A solid body kick from Jackson . Nice straight punches there by Jackson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson . A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a right hand and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Crunch! Heights slams his shin into Jackson 's torso. Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Heights's head back.
Heights scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Jackson has managed to clinch.
Heights misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heights fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land. Jackson misses with some punches.
#T1# Heights blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights. Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Heights working aggressively here.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Heights misses with some punches.
Jackson prevents Heights from breaking the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jackson lands with a light punch inside. Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heights is defending well for now. Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heights is defending well. Heights tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Heights misses with a hook from the clinch. Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Heights controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights. #T2# Heights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands an uppercut. Heights tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walter Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights. Heights lands a left hand.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jackson tries a body shot but Heights blocks it.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands with a right to the head. Jackson throws a head punch that misses. Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heights backwards. Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Heights.
#BC2# Heights breaks from the clinch.
Jackson sizes up Heights with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Heights throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick. Heights throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. Heights misses with a wild body shot. Jackson missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Heights flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away. Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range. Heights moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off. Heights looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Heights walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4# Heights throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily. Jackson missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heights blocks a jab. Heights bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jackson throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Jackson tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Heights is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Heights jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson misses the body punch and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson lands an overhand right. Heights misses the shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Jackson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights'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# Heights misses with a double jab.
Heights scores with a punch to the head. Heights lands a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Jackson . Jackson looks for the body kick but Heights saw that one coming. Heights throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson lands the left hand. Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heights's hands.#KD# Jackson cracks Heights with an uppercut from hell and Heights crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jackson 's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Heights is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well. Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Heights not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson preventing the sweep. Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Heights has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Heights preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Heights keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. Jackson won't allow Heights to sweep him here. Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Heights is retaining full guard. Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around? Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jackson trying to control but Heights is working from the bottom. Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Heights throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
#T2##SUB# Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heights, who protects the arm well. Heights on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Heights is not content to let Jackson control the position. Jackson working the body and head with strikes. Heights tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position. Jackson wants to control but Heights is keeping him busy. Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heights some visible discomfort.
Jackson is working Heights over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3# Jackson is working Heights over with some ground and pound from side control. Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heights to see if he's OK. Heights tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position. Jackson working away. Jackson working the ground and pound from side control. Heights manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Heights is holding on for dear life with his legs. Heights is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Heights trying to control here.
#T4# Heights tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control. Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. Jackson controlling the pace. Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Heights wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control. Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Heights's shoulder. That is not cool. Heights tries to get back to half guard but can't. Heights struggling a bit here. Heights parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Heights to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Jackson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Jackson is looking to clinch. Heights moves out of range of the body kick. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Jackson . Beautiful body shot. Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Heights scoring well with a low kick there.
Heights is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Heights takes a step back to recover. A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heights has time to react.#T1# Jackson with the inside leg kick. Heights scores with a hook. Heights throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Heights tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away. Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heights at a distance.
Heights keeps the fight on the outside. Heights throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heights. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights. Jackson is looking to counter punch. Heights catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heights avoids the body shot from Jackson .
Despite the aggression on Heights's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. 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! Heights misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson connects with a body shot. A punch lands to the side of Heights 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3# Jackson scores with a jab. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Jackson . Heights lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jackson misses with a left hand letting Heights counter with a right hand. Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heights. Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heights if he has to take too many more of those.
Heights tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way. Jackson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Heights avoids it. Heights needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there. Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heights! But no joy. Heights misses with a low kick. Heights misses with a right hand and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4# Heights looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Seelow Heights's cut even more. Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Heights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heights throws a leg kick that is checked and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Heights is rocked! Jackson cracks Heights with a left hook right on the temple and Heights goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Jackson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Heights is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Jackson ! A very excited looking Walter Jackson 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:
SFL 93 | Hopkins vs KVDB
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1# A head kick from Heights lands but Sol Brotha takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut. Nice defenses there by Heights. Heights throws a body kick that misses. Sol Brotha slips a jab and a cross from Heights.
Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Sol Brotha moves out of range easily. #CL# Heights closes the distance and clinches. Heights prevents a body shot from Sol Brotha. Heights takes a shot to the head. Heights misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Heights. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights. Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sol Brotha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Sol Brotha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Sol Brotha misses with a hook from the clinch. Sol Brotha misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Heights's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Sol Brotha throws a head punch that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right handed body shot lands from Heights.
Heights scores with a shoulder strike. Sol Brotha blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Heights misses with the head strike.
Sol Brotha lands an uppercut. Sol Brotha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Heights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sol Brotha digs a right hand underneath Heights's ribcage. Heights let out a lung full of air as it connected. Sol Brotha tries a body shot but Heights blocks it.
Heights misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sol Brotha fails to land. A shot in the inside from Heights. Sol Brotha lands an elbow that stopped Heights in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Sol Brotha misses with a hook from the clinch. Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heights backwards. Sol Brotha throws a head punch that misses. Sol Brotha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sol Brotha blocking some punches.
Sol Brotha throws an elbow but it misses.
Sol Brotha working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sol Brotha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sol Brotha misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Heights lands with a left to the head. Sol Brotha misses with a short punch on the inside. Sol Brotha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heights avoids it. Sol Brotha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights dodges an elbow strike from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha blocking some punches.
Heights misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Brotha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sol Brotha tries to work over Heights's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sol Brotha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sol Brotha blocks an uppercut.
Sol Brotha is struggling to control the position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha misses with a punch on the inside.
Sol Brotha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sol Brotha slowing the pace effectively. Heights lands an uppercut. A short right from Heights. #T3# Heights misses with a short punch on the inside. Sol Brotha stalling in the clinch but Heights improves position. Heights lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sol Brotha. Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha lands with a left to the head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sol Brotha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A short left from Heights. A short body shot lands from Sol Brotha as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Sol Brotha.
A right handed body shot lands from Sol Brotha.
Heights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sol Brotha backwards. Sol Brotha digs a right hand into Heights's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heights's gas tank. Sol Brotha throws an elbow but it misses.
Heights misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Brotha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sol Brotha misses with a punch on the inside.
Heights blocks an elbow strike.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sol Brotha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sol Brotha lands with a left to the head. Heights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sol Brotha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heights avoids it. Sol Brotha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights. Heights misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Sol Brotha lands a shot to the body. Sol Brotha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sol Brotha prevents a body shot from Heights. Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Sol Brotha uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sol Brotha. Heights misses with a hook from the clinch. 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 Seelow Heights will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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.#R2# Sol Brotha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Heights jabs Sol Brotha right on the nose. Sol Brotha blinks but takes it well. Sol Brotha scores with a jab. Heights acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Heights 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. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Sol Brotha. Heights tries to bum rush Sol Brotha with a series of wild strikes but Sol Brotha uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Sol Brotha lands a jab to the nose. A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heights. Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heights as he jumps to the side. Sol Brotha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heights's waist but Heights gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sol Brotha off to one side. Sol Brotha throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sol Brotha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. Heights lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sol Brotha fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Sol Brotha throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. Sol Brotha throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily. Sol Brotha throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. It looked like Heights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Heights throws a jab when Sol Brotha was well out of range. Jab by Sol Brotha. Heights connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sol Brotha misses the target. Sol Brotha swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Sol Brotha throws a low kick, looking for Heights's leg but Heights calmly moves out of range. Sol Brotha thows a left - swing and a miss! Heights avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sol Brotha throws a leg kick that misses. A head kick misses from Heights. Heights fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sol Brotha tries to close the distance and clinch but Heights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Decent striking displayed by Heights there. Seelow Heights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Heights tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sol Brotha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sol Brotha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sol Brotha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it. Heights throws a head kick that misses. Heights scores with a nice right hand.
Sol Brotha misses the jab. Heights throws the left hand but Sol Brotha avoids the punch easily. Sol Brotha blocks a head kick by Heights.
Sol Brotha throws a sloppy body shot
and Heights counters with a thumping low kick. Sol Brotha throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Heights.
Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Brotha.
Heights connects with a body shot that sends Sol Brotha's belly button to the back. Heights tries to clinch up but Sol Brotha circles away and keeps his distance. Heights moves out of range as Sol Brotha strikes. Heights is looking to counter with head kicks. Sol Brotha throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3# Sol Brotha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Heights counters with a nice body shot. Sol Brotha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heights. Heights misses with a looping right. Heights bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Sol Brotha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Brotha ducks under a wild hook from Heights. Sol Brotha slips a straight right by Heights. Sol Brotha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Sol Brotha tries to bum rush Heights with a series of wild strikes but Heights uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A low kick from Sol Brotha misses and Heights counters with a leg kick. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The fighters circling - Sol Brotha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heights slips under a jab. Sol Brotha misses with a looping left. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heights 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 Sol Brotha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sol Brotha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Sol Brotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Sol Brotha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4# Heights throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sol Brotha works the jab nicely. Heights scores with a jab. Sol Brotha acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sol Brotha avoids the body shot from Heights.
Sol Brotha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Sol Brotha digs a good body shot into Heights's ribs. Sol Brotha misses with a looping right. Heights is looking to counter the offense by Sol Brotha and move into the clinch. A head kick by Sol Brotha misses and Heights counters with a nice body kick.
Heights throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sol Brotha's head.#CUT#That has opened up YB Sol Brotha's cut even more. Heights is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Heights tries to clinch there but Sol Brotha circles away.
Sol Brotha throws a jab when Heights was well out of range. Heights tests Sol Brotha's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heights dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sol Brotha. That did some damage! Sol Brotha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Brotha. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights 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. This is the final round!#R3# A slow jab from Sol Brotha misses its intended target. An inside leg kick from Sol Brotha misses. Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heights pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha moves out of range of the body kick. Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sol Brotha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heights throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Heights scores with a jab to the jaw. Sol Brotha throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. Sol Brotha thows a left - swing and a miss! Heights 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. Sol Brotha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heights half committed to a counter leg kick. Sol Brotha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. That kick from Sol Brotha tenderised Heights's leg. Heights is trying to keep his angry face on. A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Sol Brotha does a little dance to reset his feet. Sol Brotha throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heights fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sol Brotha just manages to avoid it.#T1# Sol Brotha scores with a body shot.
Sol Brotha misses with a low kick.
Sol Brotha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heights. #CL2# Heights gets tackled into the cage by Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha maintains the clinch. Sol Brotha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heights.
Sol Brotha misses with a punch on the inside.
Sol Brotha gets through Heights's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sol Brotha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Heights blocking some punches.
Sol Brotha digs a right hand into Heights's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heights's gas tank. Sol Brotha tries to land a knee to the head but Heights blocks with his arms.
Sol Brotha tries a body shot but Heights blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heights as Sol Brotha tries to tie him up. A nice glancing elbow lands by Sol Brotha. #T2# Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Sol Brotha uses good head movement to avoid it. Sol Brotha misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Brotha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heights is defending well for now. Sol Brotha'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. Heights working aggressively here.
Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Heights scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heights. A shot in the inside from Sol Brotha. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sol Brotha. Heights digs a right hand into Sol Brotha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sol Brotha's gas tank. Sol Brotha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Heights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sol Brotha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heights avoids it. Sol Brotha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Heights lands a right hand. Heights pushes Sol Brotha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Heights throws a head punch that misses. Sol Brotha tries to throw a body punch but Heights avoids it by throwing Sol Brotha back against the cage. Heights scores with a shoulder strike. Sol Brotha works on Heights's body with a couple of short punches. YB Sol Brotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sol Brotha throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights. Sol Brotha blocking some punches.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside. Sol Brotha has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Heights tries to work over Sol Brotha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Sol Brotha. A nice left hand lands by Heights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha tries to stall but Heights uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heights working aggressively here.
Sol Brotha can't find room to land a body shot as Heights controls the action.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights. Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Sol Brotha. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook from the clinch. Sol Brotha tries to work over Heights's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sol Brotha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Sol Brotha uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sol Brotha backwards. Heights gets through Sol Brotha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sol Brotha lands a body shot. Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Sol Brotha controls his hands.
Heights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heights scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Heights.
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 Seelow Heights. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heights, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SFL 86 | Stark vs Haskins
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1# McSulley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McSulley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Heights moves in looking to clinch but McSulley pushes him off. Heights connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McSulley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heights. Heights fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heights with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McSulley misses with a body kick. Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McSulley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McSulley. McSulley misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Heights on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Heights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McSulley is trying to counter with his kicks. Heights looks to land a right hand but McSulley moved out of range. Heights digs a good body shot into McSulley's ribs. McSulley misses with a hook
and Heights counters with a leg kick. McSulley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heights on the side of the head. McSulley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heights moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Heights tried to score with a low kick but McSulley checks it. McSulley avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Heights throws a nice outside leg kick. Heights throws a leg kick which misses McSulley's front leg but catches the back leg as McSulley tries to avoid it. #T2# McSulley misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McSulley scores with a sloppy right hand. Heights should have avoided that one. Heights is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McSulley works over Heights's head and body with a nice combination.#KD2# McSulley lands a left and a right that send Heights crashing to the mat, dazed. McSulley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Heights is rocked! McSulley lands a brutal uppercut that launches Heights off his feet! Heights tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John McSulley! A very excited looking John McSulley 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:
SFL 78 | Animosity
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1# Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Mangas moves into range and clinches up with Heights. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangas. Mangas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heights's efforts to push away. Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangas. Mangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heights working aggressively here.
Heights digs a right hand into Mangas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangas's gas tank. Heights misses with the head strike.
Mangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heights working hard to break the clinch. A body shot lands from Heights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangas tries to throw a body punch but Heights avoids it by throwing Mangas back against the cage. Heights misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangas. Heights blocks a body shot from Mangas. Mangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangas trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Mangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heights is pressed up against the cage. Mangas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heights down to the mat. Heights avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mangas throws a jab when Heights was well out of range. Heights looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Heights takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heights.
Heights slips a jab from Mangas. Heights was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2# Mangas gets a double leg takedown into Heights's guard. Mangas throwing strikes from guard but Heights blocks nicely. Mangas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heights swivels though and keeps the full guard. Heights keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully. #T2# Heights is adopting a defensive guard. Mangas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Mangas preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3# Mangas moves out of range as Heights strikes. Mangas tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Mangas. Good exchange - Mangas coming out on top. Mangas lands with a right hand. Mangas connects with a looping right hand.
Heights connects with a crisp jab. Heights lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Seelow Heights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mangas with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heights takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mangas lands a glancing blow to the side of Heights's head.#T4# Mangas looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range. Heights looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Heights slips a straight right by Mangas. Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangas takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. Mangas throws a leg kick but Heights sees it coming and moves out of range. Mangas misses with a body kick. Heights misses with a leg kick. Mangas throws out a counter right but Heights avoids it with no problem. Mangas misses with a left hand enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut. Heights lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Heights should have avoided that one. Mangas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Mangas throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mangas misses with a straight left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Mangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights. Mangas scores with a shot to the body.
Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangas manages to avoid it. A nice leg kick lands there from Heights. Heights throws a leg kick and Mangas counters with a nice body shot. Heights stuffs the takedown. Mangas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heights. Heights obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heights manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heights takes a swing at Mangas's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Mangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bone on bone clash there as Heights blocks the leg kick.
Heights misses with a leg kick and Mangas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Mangas. Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Mangas throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heights is looking to counter punch. Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mangas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heights. Mangas tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights blocks the body kick.
Mangas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heights checks it well. Mangas lands with a shot to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mangas, as that shot connected.
Mangas misses with a straight right. Mangas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heights connects with the punch.#T2# Mangas misses with a low kick. Mangas misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Mangas misses letting Heights counter with a right hand. Heights cracks Mangas with a good jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mangas swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mangas misses with a takedown letting Heights counter with a right hand. The fighters circling - Mangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heights misses with a head kick.
Mangas thows a leg kick but Heights checks it and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Heights tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangas is able to avoid easily. Mangas tries to work over Heights's front leg with a kick but Heights checks it. Heights takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mangas tried to score with a low kick but Heights checks it. Mangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heights throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangas on the side of the head. Mangas throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Mangas is rocked! Mangas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Heights counters with a crisp right that sends Mangas to the canvas! Heights follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights! Seelow Heights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 71 | Turf War
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1# Sahrahsahe connects with a solid leg kick. Sahrahsahe thows a left - swing and a miss! Sahrahsahe misses with a wild body shot. Sahrahsahe throws a nice inside leg kick. Heights throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it. Sahrahsahe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it. Heights lands a two punch combo.
Sahrahsahe throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it. Heights looks for the body kick but Sahrahsahe saw that one coming. Heights feints a jab promting Sahrahsahe to slip. Heights then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sahrahsahe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick that misses. Heights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Sahrahsahe moves out of range easily. Sahrahsahe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heights connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Heights jabbing away but nothing is landing. An attempted straight right counter from Sahrahsahe misses the target. Sahrahsahe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heights scores with a jab to the head.
Sahrahsahe lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming.#T1# Heights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sahrahsahe. Heights lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sahrahsahe takes a step back to recover. Sahrahsahe connects with a solid leg kick. Heights tries to land a body kick and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heights thinking. Heights throws out a loose jab but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it. A lazy body kick from Heights and Sahrahsahe counters with a low kick, right behind Heights 's knee. Sahrahsahe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sahrahsahe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it. Heights goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Heights rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sahrahsahe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sahrahsahe misses with a wild body shot. Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Sahrahsahe moves out of range easily. Nice body kick from Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Heights breaks the clinch.
Heights misses with a kick to the body.
Sahrahsahe is looking for a counter combo. Heights throws a right hand that Sahrahsahe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sahrahsahe also avoids with ease. A counter left hand to the body from Sahrahsahe misses its target. Heights misses with a head kick.
Heights throws a lazy head kick and Sahrahsahe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heights catches Sahrahsahe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights misses the jab. Heights connects with a solid leg kick. Sahrahsahe is looking to wear down Heights with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Sahrahsahe tries to score with a low kick but Heights moves his leg out of the way. Sahrahsahe catches Heights with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Heights walks into a straight right hand from Sahrahsahe. Some bone on bone action there as Heights checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sahrahsahe.#T3# Heights stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sahrahsahe. A head kick misses from Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe lands a jab to the head.
Heights avoids the body shot from Sahrahsahe.
Heights counters with a body kick. Heights wants to clinch but Sahrahsahe slips to the side and Sahrahsahe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Heights gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sahrahsahe. Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Heights misses with a straight left. Sahrahsahe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily. Heights cracks Sahrahsahe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Heights moves into range and connects with a jab. Heights dips to his left and cracks Sahrahsahe with an uppercut! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sahrahsahe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heights's head. It looks like Sahrahsahe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Sahrahsahe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4# Heights cracks Sahrahsahe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sahrahsahe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Sahrahsahe moves out of range as Heights throws a body kick.
Heights wants to slow Sahrahsahe down by chopping away at his legs. An attempted straight right counter from Sahrahsahe misses the target. Sahrahsahe wants to land a leg kick but Heights is out of range. Sahrahsahe throws a good cross that connects.
Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Sahrahsahe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sahrahsahe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heights checks it well. Sahrahsahe moves away from the strike by Heights. Sahrahsahe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The fighters circling - Sahrahsahe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sahrahsahe sets himself, and Heights steps forward looking for the clinch! Sahrahsahe avoids it this time. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Sahrahsahe circles away.
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. Heights scores with a jab. 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 Herrick Sahrahsahe will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights'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.#R2# Heights lands a lovely overhand right. Heights takes one to the chin there. Heights is looking to clinch. Sahrahsahe lands with a nice body punch. Heights misses with a looping left. Heights looks to land a body kick but Sahrahsahe moved away. Sahrahsahe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Sahrahsahe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sahrahsahe lands a head shot. Sahrahsahe throws out a powerful jab. A big left from Heights misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Sahrahsahe. Heights steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sahrahsahe. That one must have hurt. Sahrahsahe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heights swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sahrahsahe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sahrahsahe swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1# Sahrahsahe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights. Heights tries to counter with a clinch but Sahrahsahe shakes him off and moves away. Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Sahrahsahe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sahrahsahe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heights. Heights obviously looking to wear him down.
Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heights misses the jab. Sahrahsahe feinted there with a counter leg kick. A low kick lands for Heights.
Heights sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Heights fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sahrahsahe checks it well. Heights pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sahrahsahe is out of range and Heights settles back down. Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is winning the standup battle so far. Heights pushes Sahrahsahe away with a front kick. Some bone on bone action there as Heights checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sahrahsahe backing away here, and Heights unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Heights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sahrahsahe.
It looked like Sahrahsahe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Heights blocks it. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heights moves out of range of the leg kick from Sahrahsahe.#T2# Heights takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sahrahsahe. Nice jab there from Sahrahsahe. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sahrahsahe connects with an inside leg kick. Heights throws a leg kick but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and checks it nicely. Heights misses with a head kick.
Sahrahsahe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Heights thows a left - swing and a miss! A shot to the liver by Heights. Beautiful body shot. Heights cracks Sahrahsahe with a right hand to the side of the head. Sahrahsahe scores with a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe is looking to score with low kicks. Heights is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Heights throws a hook to the side of Sahrahsahe's head but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Sahrahsahe throws a shot to the body.
Sahrahsahe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sahrahsahe stuns Heights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sahrahsahe lands a high kick!
Heights throws a push kick but Sahrahsahe slaps the foot to one side. Sahrahsahe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heights is out of range. Heights misses with a hook
and Sahrahsahe counters with an inside leg kick. Sahrahsahe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heights. Sahrahsahe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heights is able to avoid easily. Heights throws a half hearted mid kick. Sahrahsahe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Heights tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A big right from Sahrahsahe misses. Sahrahsahe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heights.#T4# Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick.
And Heights responds with a good body kick, but Sahrahsahe manages to step out the way in time. Heights looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe. A shot to the liver by Sahrahsahe. Beautiful body shot. Sahrahsahe swinging wildly here.
Heights throws a counter combo. Heights scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sahrahsahe in his tracks. Sahrahsahe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sahrahsahe throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that misses
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. Sahrahsahe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Heights connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Heights closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Heights'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.
Herrick Sahrahsahe dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut. That's time! Sahrahsahe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Sahrahsahe avoids the head kick by Heights.
A good leg kick by Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe takes one on the button. A combination from Heights does no damage. Heights misses with a kick to the body and Sahrahsahe counters with a stiff right hand. Sahrahsahe misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Sahrahsahe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sahrahsahe counters with a slapping leg kick. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe feints and then cracks Heights's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heights down. Heights tries to clinch but Sahrahsahe moves out of range. Sahrahsahe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sahrahsahe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice shot lands for Sahrahsahe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heights wants to clinch up but Sahrahsahe keeps it at a distance.#T1# Heights throws a leg kick but Sahrahsahe moved away. Sahrahsahe is looking to chop away at Heights's legs. Despite the aggression on Heights's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A nice inside leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. That's going to slow Heights down. Heights throws a leg kick and Sahrahsahe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heights tries to clinch but Sahrahsahe is having none of it. Sahrahsahe misses with a straight left. Heights misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heights throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Sahrahsahe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Heights throws a body shot but no joy. Sahrahsahe throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Good work by Heights as he checks the leg kick. Heights has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Heights misses with a body shot.
Sahrahsahe jabs at Heights's body. A nice inside leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. That's going to slow Heights down. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Herrick Sahrahsahe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Sahrahsahe throws out a leg kick but Heights moves out of range and Sahrahsahe only half commits. Sahrahsahe sets himself, and Heights steps forward looking for the clinch! Sahrahsahe avoids it this time. Heights misses the body punch and Sahrahsahe counters with a left and a right that stings Heights. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sahrahsahe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Heights misses with a kick to the body.
Heights is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sahrahsahe. Heights throws a leg kick and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice kick to the body. Heights scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sahrahsahe in his tracks. Heights pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Heights. Heights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sahrahsahe cracks Heights with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sahrahsahe, as that shot connected.
Heights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice body kick. Heights misses with a low kick as Sahrahsahe jumps back. Sahrahsahe is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sahrahsahe thuds his right hand into Heights's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3# Sahrahsahe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Heights has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sahrahsahe. Heights throws a leg kick that is checked and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice leg kick. Heights throws a half hearted mid kick. Heights swings and misses with a shot to the body and Sahrahsahe counters with a lovely straight right hand! A swing and a miss from Heights. Nice straight punches there by Sahrahsahe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sahrahsahe. Heights misses with a body punch
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heights thinking. Sahrahsahe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sahrahsahe lands the left hand. Heights throws a shot from downtown. Sahrahsahe moves away and avoids it. Sahrahsahe throws a front kick that sends Heights stumbling back into the cage. Heights misses with a jab to the body
letting Sahrahsahe counter with a right hand. Heights takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sahrahsahe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights throws out a loose jab but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heights on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Heights tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sahrahsahe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sahrahsahe connects with a jab. A lazy body kick from Heights and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice uppercut. Sahrahsahe throws a body kick that misses. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Sahrahsahe. Heights plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Sahrahsahe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks. Sahrahsahe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heights at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sahrahsahe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sahrahsahe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Herrick Sahrahsahe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sahrahsahe, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herrick Sahrahsahe! An out of breath Herrick Sahrahsahe 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:
SFL 63 | Thomas vs Christophe
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1# Heights with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut. Heights moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab. A head kick by Storm misses and Heights counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Storm thinking. Heights throws a jab when Storm was well out of range. As Heights backs away, Storm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Heights looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Storm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Storm throws a right and a left that Heights avoids nicely. Storm tries to move into range but Heights moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Heights lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts. 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! Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heights. Heights throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Storm misses with a head kick.
Heights wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.#CL# Storm moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heights. Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Heights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not. Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights working aggressively here.
I was talking to Storm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land. Storm keeps control of Heights as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land. Storm presses Heights against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Storm misses with a short punch on the inside. Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Still in the clinch, Heights scores with a nice short uppercut. Storm gets through Heights's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. Storm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heights backwards. Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heights misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Heights blocking some punches.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heights is trying to force a seperation but Storm has the dominant position. Heights has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Storm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heights can turn it around. Storm working aggressively here.
Heights misses with a punch to the body.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch. Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights. Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights. Storm throws a head punch that misses. Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Heights backwards. A shot in the inside from Storm. Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Heights lands with a short head shot on the inside. Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Heights throws a head punch that misses. Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Storm lands a right hand. Heights pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Storm is leaning against Heights and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head. Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Heights controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Heights lands a shoulder strike. Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Heights avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Storm. A nice left hand lands by Heights.
Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Heights. Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm blocks a body shot from Heights. Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Heights misses with some punches.
Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. Storm misses with the head strike.
Heights misses with some punches.
Heights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Heights scores with a shoulder strike. Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land. Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm takes a shot to the head. Storm misses with some punches.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
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 Jackson Storm will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# A head kick by Storm misses and Heights counters with a straight right hand. Storm tries to clinch but Heights moves out of range. Heights is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily. Sloppy strikes from Storm. Those never looked like landing. Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Storm throws a head kick that half lands.
Heights lands a head kick!
Heights misses with a kick to the body.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heights takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Storm tries to clinch but Heights moves away and Heights counters with a slapping leg kick. Heights scoring well with a low kick there.
Heights takes a kick to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm lands an overhand right.#T1# Heights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Storm throws a quick counter head kick but Heights was just out of range. Storm ducks under a wild hook from Heights. Storm blocks a jab. Heights lands with a slapping head kick. Storm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Heights lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
A nice leg kick from Heights, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Storm swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
It seemed like Heights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Storm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Storm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A head kick by Storm misses and Heights counters with a straight right hand. Storm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heights tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# Heights's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heights duly obliges. No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heights blocks a head kick by Storm.
Heights has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Heights misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely. Jackson Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Heights throws a front kick that sends Storm stumbling back into the cage. Heights tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Heights looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely. Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Heights bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Storm's head backwards. Storm moves out of range of the strikes. A head kick misses from Storm. Heights connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Storm is looking to land body kicks. Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3# Storm avoids the head kick by Heights.
Heights misses the shot to the body. Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Heights fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range. Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heights throws out the jab. Storm cracks Heights with an open hand slap. Heights cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Storm moves into the clinch successfully.
Heights blocking some punches.
Heights misses with the head strike.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights. Heights tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heights working aggressively here.
#T4# Heights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Storm on the inside. Storm tries a body shot but Heights blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Heights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Storm blocks a body shot from Heights. A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm. Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A chopping leg kick lands by Heights. Heights tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it. Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm. Heights moves away from the strike by Storm. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Storm. Storm thuds a left hand into Heights's body. Seelow Heights seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big left from Storm misses. Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Heights misses with a hook
and Storm counters with a series of strikes. Heights will be more careful next time no doubt. Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Storm misses with a head kick.
Storm throws a head kick that misses. Heights throws a nice outside leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Heights as he connects with a hook. Heights misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Storm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Storm blocks a low kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm. Heights looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well. Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heights - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Storm tries to clinch up but Heights circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Heights blocks a head kick by Storm.
Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Storm. Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
As Storm backs off Heights throws a huge counter combo but Storm manages to avoid it all. Heights slips under a jab. Heights slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
An inside leg kick from Heights misses. Heights throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Heights throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heights fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Heights moves away from the strike by Storm. #T2# Storm lands a head shot. Heights lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Storm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights misses the shot to the body. Storm slips a straight right by Heights. Storm thuds a left hand into Heights's body. Storm looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range. Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heights lands a nice looking kick to the body. Storm takes a step back to recover. Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
#T3# Heights misses with a body shot
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand! Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heights drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2# Heights instigates a clinch. Heights tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. Heights misses with a punch on the inside.
Heights tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm throws a head punch that misses. Heights tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heights. Good body shot from Heights.
Heights prevents a body shot from Storm. Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land. Heights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Heights wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike. Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heights backwards. A short right from Heights on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land. Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights. Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Heights misses with the head strike.
Jackson Storm has scored more points in the clinch so far. Heights working aggressively here.
Heights gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Storm working aggressively here.
Heights digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Seelow Heights. I think Heights 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seelow Heights! In his post fight interview, Seelow Heights started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 61 - Mendoza vs Slugs
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1# Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Heights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Andrade avoids the head kick by Heights.
Andrade jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. A slapping leg kick lands for Heights.
Heights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Andrade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Andrade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heights digs a good body shot into Andrade's ribs. Heights missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heights 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. Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heights! But no joy. Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Andrade with a hook. Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Heights's head back.
Heights misses with a right hand and Andrade counters with a leg kick. Heights throws a lazy body kick #CL# and Andrade counters by moving into the clinch. Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body. A short right from Andrade. Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrade or not. Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Andrade 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. Andrade looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2# A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Heights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heights lands a shoulder strike. Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow. Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike. Heights takes a shot to the head. Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade. Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Heights breaks the clinch.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Heights steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Andrade throws a hook but Heights blocks it. Andrade scores with a decent looking hook. Heights turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3# Andrade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut. A lazy left from Heights finds it's target. Heights throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease. Heights misses with an uppercut
and Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Heights slips under a jab. Heights avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Heights throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights. Andrade tries to clinch up enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Heights's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heights scrambles back to his feet. Andrade throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. Nice straight punches there by Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrade. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Andrade looks for the body kick but Heights saw that one coming. Heights cracks Andrade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heights! But no joy. Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heights tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot. Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade misses with a left hand and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! 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 Joao Andrade 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!#R2# Andrade looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range. Andrade misses with a straight left. A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Heights rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Heights misses the shot to the body. Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Heights. Andrade checks a low kick from Heights. Heights misses with a straight right. Heights pushes Andrade away with a front kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Heights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.#T1# Heights misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut. Heights misses with a looping left. Heights lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrade throws a hook but Heights blocks it. Andrade blocks the body kick.
Andrade connects with a solid leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heights. Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Heights manages to avoid it. Heights takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Seelow Heights seems to be getting the better of the standup. Heights throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it. Andrade throws a body kick that misses. #T2# Heights misses with a few strikes there.
Heights wants to clinch and Andrade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heights thinking. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss! Andrade staying out of range there. Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrade connects with a leg kick. Heights moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Andrade defending well as Heights loads up on a big left hand. #T3# Heights missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Andrade lands a head kick. Heights smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Heights misses its intended target. Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heights. Andrade scores with the left hand. Heights knows he should have avoided that one. #CL# Andrade has Heights up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heights wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heights lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside. Joao Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Andrade gets through Heights's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heights backwards. A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land. Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Heights has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it. Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights misses with some punches.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that second 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! And we move into the final round!#R3# Andrade throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Heights misses with a combination
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Andrade looks to land a body kick but Heights moved away. Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heights bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrade's head backwards. Heights blocks a head kick by Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Heights misses. Heights connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrade momentarily.
Heights thows a body kick. Andrade tries to catch it but that hurt him. Heights throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Andrade stuns Heights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss! Andrade lands an overhand right. Andrade punishes Heights's body with a nice straight punch. Heights is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Andrade throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Andrade checks a leg kick. Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade slips under a jab. Andrade tried to counter with a leg kick but Heights avoided it. Decent striking displayed by Heights there. Good exchange - Andrade coming out on top. Heights throws a hook but Andrade avoids it easily. Andrade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Andrade scores with a nice strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heights misses with the combination.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heights cracks a nice hook into Andrade's ribs. Heights moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade. Andrade lands with a shot to the body. Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joao Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nice uppercut there from Andrade. Heights throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Andrade darts in trying to clinch and Heights counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Andrade throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. Heights throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it. Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Heights throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heights misses with a low kick.
Heights blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Andrade works Heights's body with a nice hook. Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Heights misses with a right hand and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round. Well Andrade 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade! A relieved looking Joao Andrade 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 56 - King vs Lachance
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1# Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Heights throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGuire cracks Heights with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. McGuire throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Heights. A chopping leg kick lands by Heights. Heights throws a one two combo.
McGuire throws a leg kick and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heights scores with a push kick. McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McGuire throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses. Heights uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react. Heights misses with a looping left. McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# Heights smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heights throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McGuire 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. We've been informed that Heights 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. Nice shot lands for Heights. Heights lands a jab. Heights throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away. Heights lands with a right hand. McGuire avoids the body shot from Heights.
Heights thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. Heights buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heights takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGuire tries to clinch and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! Heights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2# Heights fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire. Heights pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heights misses with a hook
#CL# and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. McGuire scores with a shoulder strike. McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights. Heights lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire. McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Heights avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. Heights has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire wants to stall.
Heights wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage. Heights lands a shoulder strike. Heights misses with the head strike.
A short right from McGuire. Heights lands an uppercut. McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heights has him pressed against the cage.#T3# A nice left hand lands by Heights.
Heights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heights is keeping busy. Heights misses with a short punch on the inside. Heights lands a body shot. #BC2# Heights breaks the clinch.
Heights lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily. A slow jab from Heights misses its intended target. Heights takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heights throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot. Heights throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heights keeps the fight on the outside. McGuire lands a jab to the head.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire. McGuire dips to his left and cracks Heights with an uppercut!#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGuire lands a jab to the nose. Heights throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks. #ROC#Heights is rocked! Heights throws a lazy body kick and McGuire counters with a huge left! Heights is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGuire isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Heights from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire! Our winner, Ralph McGuire, 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 51 - Heights vs Jahouli
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1# Heights attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jahouli connects with a looping right hand.
Heights takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heights tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jahouli swats him away and circles back towards the center. Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heights tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jahouli is able to avoid easily. Nice shot by Jahouli. Jahouli needs to keep his hands up - Heights had a free shot at his head there. A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Heights does a little dance to reset his feet. Heights misses with an uppercut. Heights moves into range and connects with a jab. A slow jab from Heights misses its intended target. Jahouli throws a big shot that misses. Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. Heights misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Jahouli. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jahouli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights. Heights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Heights on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1# Heights lands a nice looking body kick. Nice jab there from Jahouli. Jahouli loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Jahouli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
Heights throws out a loose jab but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights lands a head kick. Jahouli smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut. Jahouli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heights. Jahouli misses the jab. Heights defending well as Jahouli loads up on a big left hand. Jahouli throws out a powerful jab. Jahouli missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jahouli throws a sloppy body shot
and Jahouli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jahouli misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely. Jahouli scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Heights lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jahouli doesn't seem phased though. Heights swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jahouli.#T2# Jahouli misses with a straight right. Heights walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jahouli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Jahouli. Heights lands a nice hook to Jahouli's body. Jahouli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jahouli tried to score with a low kick but Heights checks it. Heights misses the shot to the body. Heights misses with an uppercut. Heights takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heights tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jahouli swats him away and circles back towards the center. Heights gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heights will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
A big left from Jahouli misses. Jahouli looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Jahouli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heights had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Jahouli is looking to slow Heights down with leg kicks. Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahouli manages to avoid it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jahouli. A shot to the body from Jahouli misses and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target. Nice body kick there by Jahouli. Heights blocks a jab. It looked like Heights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Heights throws a hook but Jahouli blocks it. Jahouli is trying to counter with his kicks. Heights throws a body kick that misses and Jahouli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jahouli throws a chopping leg kick but Heights manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Heights throwing a counter right hand but Jahouli manages to avoid it. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heights walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jahouli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jahouli throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Heights connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jahouli. Jahouli circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jahouli lands a nice looking body shot.
Heights cracks Jahouli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A decent looking body kick lands there for Jahouli. Jahouli scores with a leg kick.
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# Jahouli throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Donk. Heights catches Jahouli right on the button with a cross. Jahouli throws a leg kick but Heights sees it coming and checks it nicely. A leg kick checked by Heights. The fighters circling - Jahouli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heights tries to close the distance and clinch but Jahouli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jahouli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jahouli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jahouli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Heights throws a body kick that misses. Jahouli misses with a wild body shot. Heights takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A shot to the liver by Heights. Beautiful body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jahouli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Jahouli. Nice defenses there by Jahouli. Heights connects with a right hand. Jahouli shakes it off. Jahouli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jahouli dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maxim Jahouli'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 big left from Jahouli misses. Heights scores with a body shot.
Heights fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jahouli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Heights tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jahouli takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. Jahouli misses with a looping left. Jahouli blocks a head kick by Heights.
Heights with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jahouli to score with a decent uppercut. Heights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jahouli throws out the jab. Heights throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. It seemed like Jahouli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heights. Heights needs to keep his hands up - Jahouli had a free shot at his head there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Jahouli. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jahouli. Jahouli lands with an uppercut that bounces Heights off the cage and back into range. Jahouli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. No joy there for Jahouli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Heights.#T1# Heights cracks Jahouli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jahouli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heights's head. Heights throws out a loose jab but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Heights misses with a straight right. Heights avoids the body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jahouli checks a low kick from Heights. Heights throws a hook but Jahouli blocks it. Jahouli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Heights keeps Jahouli at a distance using the push kick. Heights misses with a low kick as Jahouli jumps back. Heights lands with an overhand left. 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! Jahouli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Heights fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jahouli just manages to avoid it. Heights scores with a jab. Heights fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2# Heights wants to clinch. Heights motions for Jahouli to come forward. Heights throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jahouli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jahouli sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice side step and Jahouli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Heights tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jahouli digs a good hook to Heights's body.
Jahouli with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2# Jahouli has closed the distance and engaged Heights in a clinch.
Jahouli throws a head punch that misses. Jahouli can't find room to land a body shot as Heights controls the action.
Jahouli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heights blocks a body shot from Jahouli. Jahouli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heights or not. Jahouli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heights backwards. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Heights working aggressively here.
I was talking to Heights's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC# Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Heights moves forwards but Jahouli connects with a nice, crisp jab. Maxim Jahouli seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jahouli slips under a jab from Heights. Heights misses with a leg kick. The fighters circling - Heights throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jahouli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jahouli throws a jab when Heights was well out of range. Decent striking displayed by Jahouli there. Heights slips under a jab. Jahouli takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. Jahouli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heights checks it well. Heights was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Heights blocks a jab. Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it. Jahouli cracks Heights with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Jahouli. Jahouli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Jahouli. Heights moves out of range as Jahouli throws a body kick.
#T4# Heights throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jahouli misses with a head kick.
Jahouli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Heights throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jahouli throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it. A head kick misses from Heights. Heights throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Jahouli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heights's knee momentarily. Heights misses with a looping right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jahouli! But no joy. Danga de danga de dang - Heights scores with a four punch combination! Jahouli misses the shot to the body. Jahouli misses with a body kick. Heights connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jahouli loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Heights looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. Jahouli looks to land a body kick but Heights moved away. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jahouli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Maxim Jahouli's cut. That's time! Heights's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Heights lands a lovely overhand right. Heights misses with a hook. Jahouli ducked under it nicely. Jahouli misses the shot to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Jahouli.
Jahouli just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli lands a slapping body shot.
Jahouli slips under a jab. Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heights misses with a left hand and Jahouli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heights's knee momentarily. Jahouli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jahouli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heights uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jahouli. Nice defenses there by Heights. A slow jab from Jahouli misses its intended target. Heights tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jahouli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jahouli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1# Jahouli tests Heights's chin there with a solid looking shot. Heights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jahouli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jahouli sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jahouli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Heights is predictable there and Jahouli counters with a stiff right hand. Jahouli looks to land a combination but Heights avoids it well. Heights paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Heights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A leg kick checked by Heights. Heights went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jahouli moves away from the strike by Heights. Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jahouli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heights avoids a kick to the body.
Heights throws an overhand right that lands on Jahouli's shoulder, as Jahouli tries to avoid the shot. Jahouli throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Jahouli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Jahouli misses with a hook to the body
and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jahouli walks into a stiff left hand from Heights. Jahouli wants to land a leg kick but Heights is out of range. Jahouli misses the shot to the body. Jahouli looks for the body kick but Heights saw that one coming. Heights throws a hook to the side of Jahouli's head but Jahouli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heights connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jahouli. Jahouli circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jahouli loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Jahouli throws a leg kick but Heights checks it. Jahouli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jahouli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights walks into a jab. Jahouli looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range. A punch lands to the side of Jahouli 's head but he takes it in his stride. A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target. Heights is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3# Jahouli throws a hook but Heights blocks it. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jahouli moves away. Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heights scores with a head kick.
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jahouli 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 Heights has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heights and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jahouli getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jahouli throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jahouli throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jahouli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jahouli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jahouli. Heights moves out of range of the body kick. Heights is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Heights moves out of range of the body kick from Jahouli.
An attempted straight right counter from Heights misses the target. Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heights. Heights lunges at Jahouli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jahouli's hand. #T4# Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jahouli. Nice uppercut lands for Heights. That snapped Jahouli's head back.
Heights defending well as Jahouli loads up on a big left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heights cracks Jahouli with an open hand slap. Jahouli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jahouli misses with a body kick. Jahouli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heights. Jahouli misses with a body punch
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big right from Jahouli misses. Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy. Heights appears to be looking for a big counter. Heights looks to throw the jab but Jahouli is out of range. Jahouli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Heights blocks a low kick nicely. Heights tries to clinch up but Jahouli circles away and keeps his distance. A solid body kick from Jahouli. Jahouli is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Heights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Maxim Jahouli just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Maxim Jahouli'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.#R4# Jahouli darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Heights takes a swing at Jahouli's ribcage but misses. Heights works the jab nicely. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jahouli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heights - the referee stops the clock and Jahouli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heights. Jahouli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Heights avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Heights misses the shot to the body. Jahouli misses with an uppercut. Jahouli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jahouli misses with a wild body shot. Heights cracks Jahouli with a good jab. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Jahouli. Heights is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahouli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Heights misses with a body kick. Jahouli throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Heights throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jahouli avoids it. Heights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jahouli throws out the jab. Jahouli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Jahouli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jahouli misses with a straight right. Jahouli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jahouli. Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jahouli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Heights blocks it well. Good standup being displayed there by Heights as he connects with a hook. Jahouli scores with a hook to the body. Heights takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jahouli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jahouli blocks a low kick nicely. Heights missing with a left hand there. Jahouli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jahouli moves out of range of the leg kick from Heights. Jahouli thinks about the counter body kick. Jahouli with a nice cross. Heights lands with a kick to the temple. Jahouli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jahouli misses with a hook
and Heights counters with a nice kick to the body. Jahouli moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Heights does it's job there.#T2# Heights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jahouli throws out the jab. Heights appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jahouli throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side. Jahouli throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it. Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Heights. Heights takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Jahouli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jahouli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Heights. Heights misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heights throws a hook but Jahouli avoids it easily. Heights misses with an uppercut. Jahouli saw that one coming. Jahouli needs to keep his hands up - Heights had a free shot at his head there. Heights misses with a straight right. Jahouli throws a lazy body kick and Heights counters with a nice uppercut. Heights misses with a hook. Jahouli ducked under it nicely. #T3# Jahouli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
Heights tries to move into range but Jahouli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jahouli scores with a decent looking hook. Jahouli slips under a jab from Heights. Jahouli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jahouli throws a chopping leg kick but Heights manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A big left from Heights misses. Heights finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heights moves away from the strike by Jahouli. Heights throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heights pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jahouli throws a big shot that misses. Jahouli moves forwards but Heights connects with a nice, crisp jab. Jahouli misses with a jab to the body
and Jahouli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jahouli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Heights throws a leg kick and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! A slapping leg kick lands for Heights.
Heights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jahouli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights. Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Jahouli is just out of range. Heights scores with a nice right hand.
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy. Heights is looking for a counter combo. Jahouli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jahouli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jahouli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heights counters with a good low kick that Jahouli was not able to check. Jahouli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heights throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jahouli on the side of the head. Good exchange - Jahouli coming out on top. Jahouli throws a series of punches but Heights avoids them all with ease. Heights blocks the body kick.
Heights tries to clinch but Jahouli is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Seelow Heights will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Maxim Jahouli's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Jahouli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Heights on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jahouli takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. Heights is looking to counter with a body kick. Heights misses the jab. Heights jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jahouli moves out of range of the body kick from Heights.
Jahouli digs a good body shot into Heights's ribs. Jahouli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Jahouli. Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heights thinks about countering with a body kick. Jahouli walks into a stiff left hand from Heights. Jahouli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Heights seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights connects with a looping right hand.
Heights is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jahouli throws a low kick but Heights avoids it. Jahouli scores with a body shot.
Jahouli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Heights throws a lazy right hand but Jahouli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jahouli blocks a jab. Heights avoids a kick to the body.
Heights fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jahouli just manages to avoid it. Jahouli misses with a body kick. Heights tries to clinch but Jahouli moves out of range. Heights fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jahouli on the side of the head. Heights misses with a looping left. Heights tests Jahouli's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jahouli lands a right hook to the body.
Jahouli lands with a nice body punch. Jahouli moves away from the strike by Heights. Jahouli lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heights.
A big right from Heights misses. Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jahouli scores with a punch to the head. Jahouli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
Some bone on bone action there as Heights checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jahouli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jahouli looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. A swing and a miss from Heights. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jahouli! But no joy. Jahouli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jahouli scores with a spinning back kick! Jahouli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heights will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Jahouli misses with a body shot.
Heights throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jahouli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heights. Heights swings away with a leg kick that misses. Nice shot lands for Jahouli.#T3# Jahouli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heights's hands. Heights misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jahouli.
Good leg kick by Heights. Jahouli misses with a two punch combination.
Heights half committed to a counter leg kick. Heights on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jahouli scores with a sloppy right hand. Heights should have avoided that one. Jahouli throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. Heights misses with a straight right. A head kick misses from Jahouli. Heights scores with the left hand. Jahouli knows he should have avoided that one. Heights is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jahouli avoids the head kick by Heights.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Jahouli misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Heights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Heights tries to clinch but Jahouli is having none of it. Jahouli dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A big left from Heights misses. Jahouli lands a head shot. Heights throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jahouli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heights throws out the jab. Jahouli looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Jahouli makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heights really felt that one! Jahouli throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Heights on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jahouli swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Jahouli scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jahouli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Jahouli. Maxim Jahouli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jahouli throws a series of punches but Heights avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight! Maxim Jahouli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jahouli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jahouli! Maxim Jahouli is the new light heavyweight champion! Maxim Jahouli thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 46 - Slingin vs Lachance
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heights throws a right hand that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. McGuire wants to clinch. McGuire misses with a hook
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Heights looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Heights throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses. Nice defenses there by Heights. Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# Heights is looking to land body kicks.#CL# McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Heights. McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Heights tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Heights lands with a nice body kick. Heights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Heights lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range. Heights takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# McGuire lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming. Heights tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. Heights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. McGuire misses with a head kick.
Heights swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Heights moves out of range of the strikes. Heights throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem. Heights swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heights is able to avoid easily. Heights takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab. #T3# Heights fails in his attempt to clinch. McGuire lands a head kick!
Heights swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD# and McGuire counters with a head kick that drops Heights to the mat! Heights scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Heights is rocked! A cross from Heights lands. McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights counters with a two punch combo. Some wild striking there from Heights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGuire wants to clinch and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heights at a distance.
Heights catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4##KD# Oooooh!!! McGuire has knocked Heights down with a huge combo! McGuire steps away and waves a wobbly Heights back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGuire throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it. An inside leg kick from McGuire misses. Heights walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heights crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Heights gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Heights manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Heights wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance. McGuire throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily. Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGuire misses with a hook. McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights'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# Heights throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot. McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around? Heights needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there. Heights's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heights's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily. McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Heights misses with a leg kick and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Seelow Heights's cut even more. Heights throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow McGuire down. McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights. Heights throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. #T1# McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heights - that will leave a mark!
McGuire misses the jab. Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.#KD# McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Heights tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Heights back to his feet - he wants the finish! A clash of legs there as Heights blocks the low kick. McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily. McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a left to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGuire throws a leg kick but Heights checks it. McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away. Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire. McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights. Heights throws a counter combo.#T2# McGuire connects with a solid leg kick. We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Heights throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights lands a head shot. Heights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heights walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.#CL# McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Heights in a clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Heights misses with the head strike.
McGuire avoiding damage.
#T3##BC# McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heights throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it. McGuire throws a hook but Heights blocks it. Heights raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Heights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Heights down. McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heights checks it well. Heights bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McGuire misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely. Heights feints a counter leg kick.#CL2# Heights gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Heights lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. Heights attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Nice shot by McGuire. Heights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab. McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heights takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Heights avoids the body shot from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3# McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Heights counters with a right hand to the body. McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire tries to clinch up enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. Heights blocks a leg kick. Heights throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem. McGuire thumps Heights with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGuire thows a leg kick but Heights checks it and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Heights looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Heights takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. That kick from Heights tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on. McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. McGuire is looking to score with low kicks. Heights lands with an overhand left. McGuire scores with a head kick.
Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. McGuire misses with a body shot.
Heights lands a body shot.
#T2# Heights misses with a head kick.
Heights misses with the combination.
Heights throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGuire throws a hook but Heights blocks it. Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot. McGuire throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range. A cross from Heights lands. McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3# McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. McGuire is looking to clinch but Heights is avoiding it.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here. Heights is looking to clinch. Heights tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance. Heights lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand. McGuire misses with a jab to the body
#KD2# and Heights counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Heights thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGuire to his feet! McGuire is in big trouble!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked! BOOM! Heights lands a beautiful left hook that drops McGuire. McGuire tries to recover but Heights is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McGuire lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights! Seelow Heights is the new light heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Seelow Heights rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
F&B 38: Camara vs. Mills
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Izquierdo misses with a right hand and Heights counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Izquierdo thinking. Izquierdo takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses. Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Izquierdo misses with a body shot
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Izquierdo has been cut. Izquierdo with a poor takedown and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izquierdo.
Ivan Izquierdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heights digs a good body shot into Izquierdo's ribs. Izquierdo misses with an uppercut. Izquierdo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heights scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nice straight punches there by Izquierdo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Izquierdo. This has been an exciting period of action! Heights throws a right and a left that Izquierdo avoids nicely. #T1# Heights misses with a wild body shot. Seelow Heights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Izquierdo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Izquierdo looks for a takedown but Heights sprawls well. Izquierdo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Izquierdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Izquierdo is rocked! Heights lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Izquierdo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Heights!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seelow Heights! Seelow Heights is the new light heavyweight champion! After the fight, Seelow Heights was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
F&B 34: Izquierdo vs. Boaler 3
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Heights as Silva shoots in. Heights has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight. A jab lands there for Heights. Silva shoots in and drives through. Heights sprawls well. Heights is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Heights counters with a straight right hand. Seelow Heights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva. Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heights. Silva with a lazy takedown attempt and Heights counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Heights sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Heights moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Silva fails with the takedown. Silva misses with a takedown and Heights counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Heights gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage. It looked like Heights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Heights and Silva are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Heights throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Silva into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Heights knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seelow Heights! A less than humble Seelow Heights 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:
F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heights misses with a body punch
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand. Heights moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Maxwell slips under a jab from Heights. Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heights attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heights stalks Maxwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maxwell's face. Maxwell staggers backwards, shaken. Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights. An inside leg kick from Heights misses. Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice defenses there by Heights. Heights thumps Maxwell with a low kick. Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Heights.
Heights lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Heights shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heights thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maxwell if he has to take too many more of those.
Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heights lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Heights scores with a jab to the body. Maxwell moves away from the strike by Heights. Heights thows a body kick. Maxwell tries to catch it but that hurt him. Heights throws a lazy right hand but Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Maxwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes. Heights defending well as Maxwell loads up on a big left hand. Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell. Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice cross by Maxwell. Heights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell. Maxwell moves away from the strike by Heights. This has been an exciting period of action! Maxwell misses with a straight left. Heights is looking to counter the offense by Maxwell and move into the clinch. A punch lands to the side of Heights 's head but he takes it in his stride. Maxwell throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. Heights bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range. Maxwell blocks a head kick by Heights.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Maxwell missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heights half committed to a counter leg kick. Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Maxwell.#T3# Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maxwell. Heights connects with a solid leg kick. Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it. Heights throws a lazy uppercut
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand. We've been told by Heights's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Maxwell moves out of range easily. Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Heights tries to land a leg kick but Maxwell saw it coming and moves away.
Heights misses with a hook. Maxwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL# Heights pushes Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch. Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it. Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC# Heights breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Maxwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heights fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maxwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This has been an exciting period of action! Heights tries to land a leg kick but Maxwell saw it coming and moves away.
Heights misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice uppercut there from Heights. Heights throws a lazy head kick and Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maxwell misses with a right hand and Heights counters with a low kick, right behind Maxwell 's knee. Nice shot by Heights.#ROC#Maxwell is rocked! Heights cracks Maxwell with a hook to the temple - Maxwell is on wobbly legs here! Heights swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maxwell falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Heights wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seelow Heights! A very excited looking Seelow Heights rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XV
Date: Jun 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilder misses with a shot to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wilder throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily. Wilder with a nice cross. Heights moves out of range of the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Heights misses the target. Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range. Heights slips a jab from Wilder. And Heights counters with a quick kick to the body but Wilder blocks it. Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder misses with a left hand and Heights counters with a thumping low kick. Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heights works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Drizontay Wilder has been cut. Wilder lands a slapping body shot.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely. We've been told by Heights's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wilder looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range. Heights ducks under a wild hook from Wilder. Wilder misses with a jab to the body
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wilder throws a right and a left that Heights avoids nicely. Wilder throws a series of punches but Heights avoids them all with ease. #T1# Heights blocks a jab. Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wilder jabs at Heights's body. Wilder misses with a straight right. Heights slips a straight right by Wilder. Heights throws a quick counter head kick but Wilder was just out of range. Wilder throws a series of punches but Heights avoids them all with ease. Wilder misses with an uppercut. Heights slips under a jab.#CL# Heights closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right from Heights on the inside. Wilder working aggressively here.
Heights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Heights.
A shot in the inside from Heights. Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Heights has the dominant position. Wilder lands a shot to the body.#T2# With the fighters up against the cage, Wilder throws an elbow but misses. Heights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heights lands with a short shot to the head. Heights pushes Wilder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wilder looking to slow down the pace here. A short right from Heights. Wilder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder. Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch. Heights lands a right hand. Heights blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Heights breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Drizontay Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heights lands a jab. Heights fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Heights takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Wilder tries to bum rush Heights with a series of wild strikes but Heights uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Heights lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively. Wilder throws a series of punches but Heights moves out of range. Heights lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wilder lands with a shot to the body. Heights lands a lovely overhand right. Wilder throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily. Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Heights.#CL# Heights forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches. Wilder misses with some punches.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights. Heights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heights takes a shot to the head. #BC# Heights's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Heights staying out of range there. Wilder misses with a left hand and Heights counters with a stiff right hand. Wilder misses with an uppercut
letting Heights counter with a right hand. Heights staying out of range there. Heights looks to land a body kick but Wilder moved away. Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights. Heights misses with a looping left. Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily. Heights dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilder. That did some damage! Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch. Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights. Heights throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wilder misses with a looping right. Wilder throws a body shot but no joy. Heights throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it. Heights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Wilder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heights. Heights slips a straight right by Wilder. Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder. Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heights scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wilder misses with a right hand #CL# and Heights counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Still in the clinch, Heights scores with a nice short uppercut. Heights blocks an uppercut.
Heights dodges an elbow strike from Wilder.
Heights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Heights manages to break the clinch.
Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Wilder tries to keep at a distance but Heights has taken the fight into the clinch. Heights scores with an uppercut up the middle. Heights 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! Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Heights controls the action.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC# Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Seelow Heights is winning the standup battle so far. Heights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder. It looked like Heights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL# Heights has Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
Heights cracks Wilder with a nice body shot. Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder. Wilder blocking some punches.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heights avoids it. Heights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wilder taking a breather. Heights lands with a left to the head. Seelow Heights has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Heights. Heights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards. #ROC#Wilder is rocked! Heights lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Heights finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Heights throws a big uppercut that drops Wilder! More strikes from Heights and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wilder lies dazed against the cage as Heights celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights! Seelow Heights was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XIII
Date: May 07, 2020 |
#R1# Ison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heights to score with a decent uppercut. Crunch! Ison slams his shin into Heights's torso. Ison misses with an uppercut. Heights saw that one coming. Ison on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heights lands a nice shot that snaps Ison's head back.
Ison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Heights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ison throws a leg kick but Heights checks it. Heights blocks a head kick by Ison.
Ison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ison takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Heights lands with a straight right. Ison didn't see that one coming. Ison looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range. Heights is looking to counter punch.#CL# Heights pushes Ison up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ison. #T1# Ison struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Ison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ison can't break the clinch.
Ison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ison can't break the clinch.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
Ison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ison tries to break free but Heights pushes him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights. Heights lands a left hand.
Heights pushes Ison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Heights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ison backwards. Ison scores with a nice hook to the head. Ison is trying to break free. Ison tries to pull guard but Heights forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Heights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ison or not. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights. Heights lands with a left to the head. #BC# Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heights can pounce on him.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Heights lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heights scores with a nice right hand.
Ison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heights throws a nice inside leg kick. Ison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heights. A lazy left from Heights finds it's target.#KD# Oooooh!!! Heights has knocked Ison down with a huge combo! Heights steps away and waves a wobbly Ison back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT# It looks like Cole Ison has been cut. Ison misses the jab. Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A little feinted left hand from Heights on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ison misses with a body kick. Heights slips under a jab. A little feinted left hand from Heights on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Heights fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ison, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Heights bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ison's head.#T3# Ison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Heights drives through and clinches with Ison against the cage.
#BC2# Ison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heights lands with a hook. Ison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heights scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Heights lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ison at a distance.
Ison looks to land a body kick but Heights moved away. Heights scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Heights scores with a jab. Ison looks to land a body kick but Heights moved away. As Ison backs away, Heights returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ison looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range. Crunch! Heights slams his shin into Ison's torso. Ison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Heights is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Heights checks the leg kick.#T4# Heights moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC# Ison is rocked! Ison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Heights moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ison looks winded! Heights chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Ison misses its intended target. Heights throws a big counter combination but Ison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Heights cracks Ison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. An inside leg kick lands from Heights. #CL# Heights closes the distance and clinches. Ison working aggressively here.
#BC# Heights breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heights works over Ison's head and body with a nice combination. Ison is still on wobbly legs! Can Heights finish him? As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Heights darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ison seems to have recovered his senses. Ison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights 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# Ison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heights scores with a nice strike. Ison pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Ison down. An inside leg kick from Ison misses. Heights works Ison's body with a nice hook. Ison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heights will feel that in the morning. A punch lands to the side of Ison 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ison thows a left - swing and a miss! Ison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ison tries to land a front kick but Heights steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Heights moves away from the strike by Ison. #CL# Heights instigates a clinch. Heights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ison can do to turn this around? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Heights. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ison. Heights prevents a body shot from Ison. Ison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ison misses with the head strike.
Ison throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights. Seelow Heights has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Heights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ison scores with a kick to the body.
#CL# Heights clinches up against the cage. Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heights lands a left hand.
Heights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Heights breaks the clinch.
#CL# Heights gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ison digs a right hand into Heights's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heights's gas tank. Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Ison.
Ison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ison is trying to break the clinch but Heights has him pressed against the cage. #T2# Heights lands a right hand. Heights lands a nice uppercut. Heights lands with a short shot to the head. A short uppercut from Heights. Ison tries to work over Heights's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ison has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A left hand lands to the body for Heights.
Ison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ison's efforts to push away. Heights working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ison is trying to force a seperation but Heights has the dominant position. Ison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights. Ison misses with a punch on the inside.
Heights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ison backwards. Ison misses with a body punch.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Heights breaks the clinch.
Heights getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Heights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ison backwards. A body shot lands from Heights.
Ison misses with a hook from the clinch. Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Ison backwards. Heights lands with a short shot to the head. Ison is breathing heavily. A nice right hand lands inside from Heights. A short left from Heights. Heights throws a big uppercut that drops Ison! More strikes from Heights and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ison lies dazed against the cage as Heights celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights! Seelow Heights tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XII
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1# Heights misses with a double jab.
Kurtev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heights sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kurtev somewhat.#CL# Heights closes the distance and pushes Kurtev back into the cage. Heights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards. Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heights prevents it.
Kurtev is looking for a takedown. Seelow Heights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice right hand lands inside from Heights. Heights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heights stops a takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heights pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heights prevents it.
#TD2# Kurtev has Heights pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kurtev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Heights tumbling to the mat - Kurtev dives into Heights's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1# Heights controlling the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Heights lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Heights looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Heights postures up.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Kurtev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heights is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heights passes Kurtev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kurtev throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Heights manages to pass to side control. Heights controls the position. Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Kurtev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Kurtev wants to control but Heights postures up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurtev can do anything to dispel that myth. Kurtev tries to strike but it doesn't land. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kurtev is trying to improve his position. Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here. Kurtev is looking to reverse the position. Heights is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Kurtev is looking for a sweep.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kurtev struggling a bit here. Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#KD# Heights lands a left and a right that send Kurtev crashing to the mat, dazed. Heights thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Kurtev with a poor takedown and Heights makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kurtev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heights defends well and Kurtev ends up having to push Heights into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Heights defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtev. Nice sprawl there from Heights as Kurtev shoots in. Heights lands a jab to the nose. Heights throws a head kick but Kurtev moves out of range.
Heights throws a right and a left that Kurtev avoids nicely. Heights lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurtev off the cage and back into range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Heights lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurtev at a distance.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Heights shows good takedown defense. Kurtev fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Heights is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Heights getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kurtev walks into a jab. Heights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL# Heights takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heights scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kurtev tries to score a body lock takedown but Heights shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Seelow Heights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev. Heights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurtev jumps guard but Heights turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kurtev can't get the takedown.
#T1# Heights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Heights is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heights down to the mat. Heights avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Heights takes the fight into the clinch. Kurtev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heights pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2# Kurtev decides to pull guard. Heights slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2# Kurtev controls Heights momentarily but Heights frees himself. Kurtev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Heights is pushing down on Kurtev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kurtev is fighting to maintain full guard but Heights has managed to sneak the leg through. Heights passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kurtev! Kurtev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heights blocks Kurtev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Heights sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Heights prevents Kurtev from getting the reversal.#T3# Heights controlling from the full mount. Heights'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. Heights wants to get back to his feet but Kurtev is holding on tight.
Heights takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kurtev is trying to reverse the position but instead Heights has taken his back - oops! Heights really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kurtev. Kurtev can't escape the position.
#T4# Heights gets his hands free as Kurtev looks to control. Heights keeps control of the position as Kurtev tries to break free.
Kurtev is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A bit of a pause in the action here. Heights controlling the positon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that second round. That's time! Heights's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL2# Heights gets tackled into the cage by Kurtev. Kurtev maintains the clinch. #TD2# Kurtev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurtev looks to land a strike but Heights avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Kurtev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Heights is pulling down on Kurtev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kurtev, at least for the moment. Heights looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurtev trying to control the position from guard on top but Heights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Heights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Kurtev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Heights 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# Heights is thwarting Kurtev's attempts to control the position. Heights frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kurtev wants to hold on but Heights pushes him away. Kurtev can't escape the position.
Heights tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kurtev wants to hold on but Heights pushes him away.#T2# Kurtev is working to get back to half guard.
Kurtev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Heights controlling from mount. Kurtev reaches up to try and control the position but Heights seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kurtev rolls and tries to escape and now Heights has his back!
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kurtev tries to roll but Heights sticks to his back.
Kurtev keeps trying to improve his position. Heights biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kurtev tries to roll but Heights sticks to his back.
#T3# Heights just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kurtev can't escape the position.
Heights gets his hands free as Kurtev looks to control. Heights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtev can do to turn this around? Kurtev tries to break free.
Kurtev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Heights's guard. Nice work there by Kurtev.
Heights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtev is one step ahead there. Heights has Kurtev pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# Heights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtev is one step ahead there. Heights wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kurtev throws a strike but Heights rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Heights 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2# Kurtev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Heights is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurtev.
And that's the end of the fight! Seelow Heights showed his dominance in that final round. Well Heights 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seelow Heights! Seelow Heights 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: Jun 23, 2019 |
#R1# Heights takes a body punch but keeps moving. Markus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights. Heights connects with a solid leg kick. Markus jabs Heights to the body, keeping him at a distance. Heights shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2# It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut. Heights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Heights bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Heights throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markus moves out of range of the body kick. Heights throws a leg kick but Markus checks it. Markus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heights. Heights obviously looking to wear him down.
Markus misses with a straight right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Markus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heights doesn't seem bothered though. Heights pushes Markus away with a front kick. Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights is breathing heavily. Heights lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Heights throws a head kick that misses and Markus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heights thinking. Heights takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1# Markus scores with a jab.#KD2# Markus cracks Heights with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Heights looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Markus finish him?
#ROC2# Heights is rocked! Markus throws a pinpoint strike between Heights's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Heights crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Markus scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Markus!
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