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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 2
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Jukola misses with a straight right.
Flexner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Flexner. That snapped Jukola's head back.
We've been hearing reports that Flexner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jukola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flexner misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Jukola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flexner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Flexner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Flexner.
Flexner misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flexner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Flexner misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.#T1#
Flexner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jukola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flexner thinking.
Jukola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
enabling Flexner to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Jukola moves into the clinch successfully.
Jukola lands a nice uppercut.
Flexner wants to break free but Jukola has control.
Jukola has Flexner pressed against the ropes, preventing Flexner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flexner.
Jukola lands a hook that snaps the head of Flexner backwards.
Jukola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flexner working aggressively here.
Jukola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Flexner. #BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Flexner.#T2#
Jab from Jukola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flexner has time to react.
Flexner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jukola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Flexner has managed to clinch.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Flexner avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the ropes.
Flexner wants to break free but Jukola has control.
Flexner is trying to break free.
Flexner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jukola cracks Flexner with a nice body shot.
Flexner trying to stall but Jukola improves his position.
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jukola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flexner backwards.
Flexner can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Flexner throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Flexner tries to stall but Jukola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flexner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flexner swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flexner is trying to break the clinch but Jukola has him pressed against the ropes.
Flexner tries to circle away but Jukola has him pinned against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Flexner controls his hands.
#BC#
Flexner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and Flexner counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flexner.
Jukola throws a body punch but Flexner moves out of range.
Flexner misses with a hook.#T4#
Jukola lands with an overhand left.
Jukola lands a glancing blow to the side of Flexner's head.
Jukola swings for the body but Flexner moves out of range.
Jukola slips a jab from Flexner.
Jukola works Flexner's body with a nice hook.
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!
Jukola stuns Flexner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jukola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jukola swings for the body but Flexner moves out of range.
Flexner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flexner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Jukola.
Jukola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Jukola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Flexner tests Jukola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jukola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jukola throws a sloppy body shot
and Flexner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timo Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola lands with a right hand.
Flexner slips a jab from Jukola.
Flexner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Flexner.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flexner throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flexner lands a body shot.
Jukola misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Flexner counter with a right hand.
Flexner throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Flexner misses with a hook
and Jukola counters with a right hand to the body.
Flexner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jukola.
A left lands for Jukola.
Flexner throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Jukola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flexner rather than just go for the knockout.
Flexner takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Flexner is rocked!
Jukola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flexner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flexner.
Jukola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola is looking to clinch.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flexner misses with a straight right.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Flexner's head but Flexner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flexner throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
Flexner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jukola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Flexner's head but Flexner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Flexner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jukola thuds his right hand into Flexner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Flexner is out of range.
Jukola tries to bum rush Flexner with a series of wild strikes but Flexner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Flexner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flexner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flexner doesn't seem bothered though.
Flexner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jukola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Flexner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flexner on the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Flexner counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
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!
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jukola moves out of range as Flexner strikes.
Jukola's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jukola duly obliges.
Flexner ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flexner on the side of the head.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Flexner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Flexner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola throws a shot to the body.
Flexner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jukola throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola scores with a jab to the head.
Flexner moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola tries to bum rush Flexner with a series of wild strikes but Flexner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jukola lands a glancing blow to the side of Flexner's head.
Flexner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flexner throws a right hand that misses
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flexner misses with a right hand
and Flexner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Flexner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jukola lands a jab.
Jukola misses with a combination
and Flexner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flexner seems to have got his legs back now.
Jukola misses with a straight right.
Jukola slips under a jab from Flexner.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Jukola throws a right hand that misses
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Flexner counters with a straight right hand.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flexner throws out the jab.
Flexner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flexner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jukola wants to clinch
and Flexner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Jukola with a hook.
Jukola lands a glancing blow to the side of Flexner's head.
Jukola moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Flexner moves into the clinch successfully.
Timo Jukola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flexner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Flexner misses with a punch on the inside.
Flexner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Flexner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Flexner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Flexner misses. #T3#
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Jukola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
Jukola connects with a crisp jab.
Flexner drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Jukola does it's job there.
Flexner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flexner misses with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a nice body shot.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flexner throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.#T4#
Jukola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flexner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flexner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flexner throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Flexner tries to clinch but Jukola moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flexner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jukola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flexner scrambles back to his feet.
Flexner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Flexner moved out of range nicely.
Jukola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flexner finds it's way round the side to connect with Jukola's head.
Rovi Flexner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Flexner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jukola 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Jukola! |
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Event:
HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flexner tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flexner to the ground. Flexner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Flexner throws a right hand that misses
and Hamada counters with a straight right hand.
Flexner cracks Hamada with a good jab.
It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flexner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada connects with a body shot that sends Flexner's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Flexner's head back.
Hamada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada staying out of range there.
Flexner misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada misses with a takedown
and Flexner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamada slips a straight right by Flexner.
Hamada is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Flexner misses the target.
Hamada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flexner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamada blocks a jab.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flexner misses with a looping left.
Flexner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
A little jabbing left from Flexner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rovi Flexner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flexner slips under a jab.
Flexner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada cracks Flexner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamada shoots and misses
and Flexner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexner back to the cage. Hamada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hamada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Flexner keeps moving.
Hamada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flexner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flexner keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flexner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flexner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flexner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamada is aware though and is defending well.
Hamada 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.
Hamada drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hamada seems to have locked his on tight now - Flexner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hamada, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Hamada misses
enabling Flexner to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses
and Flexner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flexner circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Flexner circles away easily
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hamada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flexner quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Flexner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Flexner looking for submissions off his back.
Hamada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flexner! #T1#
The referee warns Flexner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hamada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flexner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Hamada there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hamada looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Hamada looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Flexner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Hamada quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hamada but it's paid off an Flexner is forced to tap! Nice work by Hamada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryo Hamada!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryo Hamada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 30
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Holt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flexner.
Holt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Flexner to counter with a crisp jab.
Holt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flexner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flexner throwing a counter right hand but Holt manages to avoid it.
Holt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flexner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holt's head backwards.
Flexner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Flexner pushes Holt up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Flexner breaks from the clinch.
Flexner misses with a hook. Holt ducked under it nicely.
Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holt misses with a combination
letting Flexner counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Flexner moves into range and clinches up with Holt.
Flexner lands a hook that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
Holt tries to pull guard but Flexner holds him up against the cage and eventually Holt drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Flexner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Holt ducks right into an uppercut from Flexner.
Flexner lands a jab.
Flexner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flexner throws out the jab.
Holt looks to land a combination but Flexner avoids it well.
Holt misses with an uppercut
and Flexner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flexner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flexner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Flexner moves into the clinch.#BC#
Flexner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flexner cracks Holt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flexner lands a really nice looking cross but Holt seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Holt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holt looks to land a right hand but Flexner moved out of range.
Flexner cracks Holt with a good jab.
Good exchange - Flexner coming out on top.#T2#
Holt misses with a hook
and Flexner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holt wants to counter the offense by Flexner and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Holt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flexner looks to move to half guard but instead Holt has passed into mount! Damn!
Holt cracks Flexner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Flexner working to try and regain half guard.
Flexner is working hard here to advance position.
Holt wants to control the pace but Flexner is squirming around nicely.
Flexner tries to buck Holt off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Flexner is squirming around, avoiding Holt's attempts to control the action.
Flexner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Holt wants to control the pace but Flexner is squirming around nicely.
Flexner is working to get back to half guard.
Holt tries to control but Flexner wriggling away.
Flexner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Flexner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flexner is looking to escape.
Holt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holt working Flexner over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rovi Flexner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Flexner moves into the clinch.
Holt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flexner prevents it.
#BC#
Flexner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Flexner.
Flexner misses with a hook.
Flexner throws out a loose jab but Holt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flexner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Holt blocks a jab.
Donk. Flexner catches Holt right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Flexner gets a clinch.
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Flexner manages to break the clinch.
Flexner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flexner leaves Holt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flexner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Holt lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flexner, as that shot connected.
Holt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rovi Flexner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Flexner coming out on top.
Flexner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holt on the side of the head. #CL#
Flexner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flexner is trying to break free.
Holt tries to break the clinch but Flexner is controlling the position.
Holt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rovi Flexner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Holt.
Holt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flexner is leaning against Holt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holt is trying to push Flexner away but Flexner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holt fails to pull guard.
#T2##BC#
Flexner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flexner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Flexner gets a clinch.
Flexner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
Holt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Holt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flexner, as that shot connected.
Flexner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luke Holt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flexner as he jumps to the side.
Holt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flexner avoids it really well and circles away.
Flexner tests Holt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Holt is rocked!#T3#
Flexner circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Holt to the canvas! Holt doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Flexner keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rovi Flexner!
During a confident post fight interview, Rovi Flexner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Luke Holt spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back'.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Mufasa delivers a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mufasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mufasa.
A head kick misses from Mufasa.
Flexner scores with a sloppy right hand. Mufasa should have avoided that one.
Mufasa staying out of range there.
Mufasa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flexner loads up on a big right hand but Mufasa slips the punch.
Mufasa slips a straight right by Flexner.
Flexner looks to land a left hand but Mufasa moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Flexner misses the target.
Mufasa flicks out a counter leg kick but Flexner steps away.
Mufasa slips under a jab.
Mufasa is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexner loads up on a big right hand but Mufasa slips the punch.
Mufasa lands the left hand.
Flexner throws a hook but Mufasa avoids it easily.#CL#
Flexner closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flexner.
Mufasa is trying to break the clinch but Flexner is controlling him.
Mufasa wants to get back to striking at distance but Flexner won't allow it.
Mufasa is trying to push Flexner away but Flexner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flexner tries to break the clinch but Mufasa is controlling the position.
Mufasa is trying to break the clinch but Flexner is controlling him.
Flexner slowing the pace effectively.
Flexner is trying to break the clinch but Mufasa has him pressed against the cage. #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.
Mufasa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flexner's efforts to push away.
Mufasa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Flexner slows down the pace here.
Flexner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Flexner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mufasa.
Mufasa is trying to break free.
Mufasa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flexner.
Mufasa is looking to control Flexner's arms but Flexner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mufasa has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Flexner.
Flexner slows down the pace here.
Mufasa trying to stall but Flexner improves his position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mufasa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flexner has him pressed against the cage.
Flexner controlling the action here for a moment.
Mufasa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mufasa wants to get back to striking at distance but Flexner won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rovi Flexner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mufasa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mufasa.
Mufasa lands with a hook. Flexner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Flexner misses the target.
Flexner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mufasa.
Mufasa is looking for the big counter here.
Mufasa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flexner misses with an uppercut.
Flexner misses with a hook
and Mufasa counters with an outside leg kick.
Rovi Flexner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flexner lands a really nice looking cross but Mufasa seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mufasa lands with a right hand.
Flexner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mufasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Flexner misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Mufasa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Mufasa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Flexner misses.
Mufasa misses with the combination.
Flexner tries to move into range but Mufasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Flexner throws an overhand right that lands on Mufasa's shoulder, as Mufasa tries to avoid the shot.
Flexner blocks a jab.
Mufasa scoring well with a low kick there.
Flexner misses with a hook. Mufasa ducked under it nicely.
Flexner throws an off balance right hand
and Mufasa counters with an inside leg kick.
Awobe Mufasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mufasa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flexner finds it's way round the side to connect with Mufasa's head. #T2#
Mufasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flexner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flexner misses with a hook. Mufasa ducked under it nicely.
Mufasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Flexner's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Flexner takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Flexner manages to break the clinch.
Flexner loads up on a big right hand but Mufasa slips the punch.#CL#
Mufasa tries to keep at a distance but Flexner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flexner lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mufasa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flexner's efforts to push away.
Flexner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flexner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mufasa has him pressed against the cage.
Mufasa is looking to control Flexner's arms but Flexner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mufasa has his back to the cage.
Mufasa has had enough of the clinch but Flexner keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mufasa is looking to control Flexner's arms but Flexner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mufasa has his back to the cage.
Mufasa wants to get back to striking at distance but Flexner won't allow it.
Flexner misses with a body punch.
Mufasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mufasa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mufasa keeps control of Flexner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flexner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mufasa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rovi Flexner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Flexner looks to throw the jab but Mufasa is out of range.
Flexner throws a jab when Mufasa was well out of range.
Flexner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mufasa throws a series of punches but Flexner avoids them all with ease.
Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flexner scores with a punch to the head.
Flexner misses with a looping left.#CL#
Flexner has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexner slowing the pace effectively.
Flexner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flexner lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Mufasa letting Flexner take a breather here.
Mufasa trying to control the position but instead, Flexner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mufasa into the cage.
Mufasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flexner is trying to push Mufasa away but Mufasa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mufasa prevents Flexner from breaking the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is keeping an eye on Flexner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Flexner.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Flexner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Flexner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Flexner misses.
Flexner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mufasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Flexner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mufasa.
Mufasa throws a nice looking combination but Flexner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mufasa throws a lazy right hand but Flexner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flexner scores with a hook.#ROC#
Mufasa is rocked!#CL#
Flexner moves into the clinch.
Mufasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Flexner finish him?
Flexner stalling.
Flexner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mufasa is trying to stall.
Mufasa seems to have recovered his senses.
Mufasa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flexner has Mufasa pressed against the cage, preventing Mufasa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flexner tries to circle away but Mufasa has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Flexner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flexner tries to circle away but Mufasa has him pinned against the cage.
Mufasa prevents Flexner from breaking the clinch.
Flexner creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mufasa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mufasa drops to his knees and Flexner pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rovi Flexner!
During a confident post fight interview, Rovi Flexner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 26
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Cardoso wants to clinch but Flexner slips to the side
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
Andres Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso shoots and misses #KD#
and Flexner counters with a nice right hand that sends Cardoso toppling to the canvas! Cardoso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Flexner finish him?!#ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso misses with a double jab
and Flexner counters with a right hand from hell and Cardoso is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rovi Flexner!
During a confident post fight interview, Rovi Flexner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 23
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Flexner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shelby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shelby misses with a body kick.
Shelby tries a low kick but Flexner avoids it.
Shelby throws a shot to the body.
Flexner misses with a straight left.
Flexner throws a shot from downtown. Shelby moves away and avoids it.
Flexner thuds his right hand into Shelby 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Flexner misses with a hook
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flexner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Shelby slips under a jab.
Shelby blocks a jab.
Shelby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexner back to the cage. Shelby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shelby throws a sloppy head kick and Flexner moves out of range easily. #T1#
Shelby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexner back to the cage. Shelby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Flexner misses with an uppercut.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo!
Shelby moves out of range as Flexner strikes.
Shelby lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Shelby .
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.
Flexner throws a poor cross that misses
and Shelby counters with a nice body shot.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flexner connects with a jab.
Shelby throws a head kick but Flexner moves out of range.
Flexner throws a jab when Shelby was well out of range.
A lazy left from Flexner finds it's target.#T2#
Shelby throws a head kick but Flexner moves out of range.
Flexner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Shelby .
Shelby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shelby scores with a nice head shot.
Shelby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flexner throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Flexner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flexner looks to land a left hand but Shelby moved out of range nicely.
Shelby blocks a jab.
Flexner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shelby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flexner counters with a straight right hand.
Flexner misses with an uppercut
and Shelby counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Flexner misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a left and a right that stings Flexner.
Shelby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flexner throws out the jab.
Flexner throws a hook to the side of Shelby 's head but Shelby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flexner throws a right hand that misses
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flexner thinking.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Shelby connects with a body shot.
A big right from Flexner misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shelby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flexner blocks the body kick.
Shelby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flexner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flexner throws a hook but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby throws a combination that misses
enabling Flexner to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Flexner lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Flexner misses the target.
Shelby quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Flexner throws a lazy right hand but Shelby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Flexner counter with a right hand.
Flexner misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
Flexner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flexner throws the left hand but Shelby avoids the punch easily.
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Flexner throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flexner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flexner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shelby throws a chopping leg kick but Flexner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flexner misses with an uppercut
and Shelby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flexner can do to turn this around?
Flexner misses with a left hand
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flexner throws an off balance right hand
and Shelby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shelby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flexner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Shelby misses
and Flexner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby staying out of range there.
Shelby moves out of range as Flexner strikes.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flexner.
Shelby is looking to wear down Flexner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shelby slips under a jab from Flexner.
Shelby throwing a counter right hand but Flexner manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Flexner misses its intended target.
Tommy Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby slips a straight right by Flexner.
Shelby looks to land a body kick but Flexner moved away.
Shelby throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexner back to the cage. Shelby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Flexner loads up on a big right hand but Shelby slips the punch.
Shelby tries to score with a low kick but Flexner moves his leg out of the way.
Shelby lands a jab to the nose.
Flexner throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby 's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Flexner looks to land a right hand but Shelby moved out of range.
Flexner misses with a hook
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flexner blocks a head kick by Shelby .
Flexner avoids the head kick by Shelby .
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Flexner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Shelby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Shelby moves away from the strike by Flexner.
Shelby throws a quick counter head kick but Flexner was just out of range.
Shelby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shelby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flexner looks to throw the jab but Shelby is out of range.
Flexner throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby .
Shelby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flexner swings widly with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a two punch combo.
Shelby is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab from Flexner misses.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flexner manages to avoid it.
Flexner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flexner avoids the body shot from Shelby .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flexner! But no joy.#T3#
Flexner avoids a kick to the body.
Flexner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelby misses with the combination.
Flexner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shelby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flexner.
Flexner avoids the head kick by Shelby .
Flexner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Flexner.
Flexner throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby 's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shelby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flexner looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Shelby works over Flexner's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Shelby
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shelby tests Flexner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shelby tries a head kick but it misses.
Flexner throws an off balance right hand
and Shelby counters with a left and a right that stings Flexner.
Flexner throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby .
Flexner loads up on a big right hand but Shelby slips the punch.
Shelby lands a glancing blow to the side of Flexner's head.
Flexner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Shelby misses its target.
Flexner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shelby s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shelby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shelby slips a jab from Flexner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shelby looks to land a combination but Flexner avoids it well.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Flexner moves out of range of the body kick from Shelby .
Flexner throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Shelby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flexner momentarily.
Shelby misses with a head kick.
Shelby defending well as Flexner loads up on a big left hand.
Shelby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shelby ducks right into an uppercut from Flexner. #ROC2#
Shelby is rocked!
Flexner misses with a hook
and Shelby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Shelby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flexner with a jab.
Flexner throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby .
Flexner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Flexner misses.
It looked like Shelby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Flexner misses with an uppercut. Shelby saw that one coming.
Shelby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A left lands for Shelby .
Flexner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Flexner looks to move away, Shelby throws a big counter combo but Flexner just gets out of the way.
Shelby throws a head kick but Flexner moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Flexner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flexner misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a three punch combo that has Flexner backing up. Flexner nods at Shelby to acknowledge the strikes.
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Shelby misses
and Flexner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flexner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Flexner throws the left hand but Shelby avoids the punch easily.
Flexner avoids the body shot from Shelby .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Flexner misses. #T2#
Shelby throws a right and a left that Flexner avoids nicely.
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby seems to have got his legs back now.
Shelby defending well as Flexner loads up on a big left hand.
Shelby is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shelby misses with a low kick.
Shelby throws a head kick that misses.
Flexner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Flexner does it's job there.
Shelby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flexner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flexner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flexner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Flexner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Flexner.
Flexner throws a poor cross that misses
and Shelby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelby counters with a stiff right hand.
Shelby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flexner misses with a straight right.
Shelby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shelby moves out of range as Flexner strikes.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Flexner.
Shelby throws a head kick but Flexner moves out of range.
#T4#
Flexner jabs. That one connects to the head 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!
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Flexner.
Flexner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shelby .
The crowd cheers as Shelby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flexner doesn't seem phased though.
Shelby moves away from the strike by Flexner.
Flexner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flexner throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby 's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Flexner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flexner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelby counters with a one-two to the body.
Rovi Flexner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danga de danga de dang - Shelby scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shelby 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby !
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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Bjornson
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bogger scores with a nice head shot.
Flexner scores with a jab to the head.
Flexner throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogger lands with a cross.
Bogger moves out of range as Flexner strikes.
Flexner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogger connects with a high kick.
Bogger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flexner swings widly with a right hand
and Bogger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flexner looks to land a left hand but Bogger moved out of range nicely.
Bogger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bogger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Bogger misses with a head kick.
Flexner throws out a counter right but Bogger avoids it with no problem.
Flexner looks to land a left hand but Bogger moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bogger looks to land a right hand but Flexner moved out of range.
Bogger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bogger throws a head kick that misses.
Flexner misses with an uppercut
and Bogger counters with a straight right hand.
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Bogger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogger slips under a jab from Flexner.
Flexner lands with a right hand.
Bogger ducks under a wild hook from Flexner.
The fighters circling - Flexner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Flexner.
Flexner throws a hook but Bogger blocks it.
Flexner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flexner looks to throw the jab but Bogger is out of range.
Flexner scores with a jab.
Bogger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Bogger lands a head kick!
Bogger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flexner lands an overhand right.
Bogger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flexner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flexner throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogger counters with a good, hard body kick but Flexner shrugs it off.
Flexner misses with a straight left.
A big right from Flexner misses.
Flexner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flexner throws a hook but Bogger avoids it easily.
Flexner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogger. Bogger obviously looking to wear him down.
Flexner throws a right hand that misses
and Bogger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flexner lunges at Bogger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bogger's hand.
Bogger 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.
#T3#
Flexner sizes up Bogger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flexner misses with an uppercut
and Bogger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flexner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogger works Flexner's body with a nice hook.
Flexner misses with a left hand
and Bogger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bogger scores with a body shot.
Flexner looks winded!
Flexner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Flexner throws a right hand that misses
and Bogger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Bogger lands but Flexner takes it in his stride.
Whack! Bogger lands a heavy head kick that drops Flexner. The ref tackles Bogger to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Flexner was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). James Bogger!
James Bogger 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:
SMASH: Bogger vs Sully (NC)
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Dylan darts in and clinches Flexner up against the cage.#TD#
Dylan is trying to trip Flexner. He has hold of a leg but Flexner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dylan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Flexner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dylan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Flexner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dylan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Flexner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dylan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Flexner is looking for a triangle but Dylan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Flexner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Flexner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dylan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dylan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Flexner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dylan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dylan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Flexner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dylan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dylan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dylan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Flexner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Flexner looking for a guillotine here but Dylan defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dylan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dylan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dylan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flexner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dylan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flexner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dylan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Flexner looking for a guillotine here but Dylan defends easily.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flexner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dylan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Flexner looking for a guillotine here but Dylan defends easily.
Dylan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dylan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flexner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dylan has managed to get both his arms back between Flexner's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dylan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Dylan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Dylan clinches up with Flexner and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Dylan wants the takedown. Flexner is fighting it off but Dylan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Flexner's guard against the cage.
Dylan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Flexner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dylan defends well.
Dylan trying to control but Flexner is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Flexner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dylan defends it easily.
Dylan 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. #SUB2#
Flexner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dylan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Flexner is tightening it up a little... Dylan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dylan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dylan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Flexner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rovi Flexner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Romero Jr throws out a loose jab but Flexner uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Flexner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flexner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero Jr.
Romero Jr swings for the body but Flexner moves out of range.
Flexner is looking to counter punch.
Romero Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Flexner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romero Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Flexner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flexner avoids the body shot from Romero Jr.
Flexner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero Jr misses with a hook.
Romero Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Flexner is just out of range.
Flexner is looking to counter punch.
Romero Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero Jr misses with a jab to the body
letting Flexner counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flexner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero Jr. Flexner does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Flexner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flexner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Flexner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flexner avoids the body shot from Romero Jr.
#T1#
Romero Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Flexner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero Jr. Flexner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flexner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Flexner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero Jr misses with a looping left.
Flexner is looking to counter punch.
Romero Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Flexner's shoulder, as Flexner tries to avoid the shot.
Flexner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero Jr.
Romero Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flexner.
It looked like Flexner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Romero Jr misses.
Romero Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Flexner misses the target.
Romero Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flexner walks into a straight right hand from Romero Jr.
Romero Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Flexner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romero Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flexner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Flexner counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Romero Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Flexner, looking for a takedown. Romero Jr pushes Flexner against the cage but Flexner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rovi Flexner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Romero Jr.
A slow jab from Romero Jr misses its intended target.
Flexner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero Jr takes a swing at Flexner's ribcage but misses.
Romero Jr throws a hook but Flexner blocks it.
Romero Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Flexner's shoulder, as Flexner tries to avoid the shot.
Flexner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flexner is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flexner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero Jr throws a jab when Flexner was well out of range.
Flexner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flexner is looking to counter punch.
Romero Jr swings for the body but Flexner moves out of range.
Romero Jr misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Flexner counters with a nice right hand that sends Romero Jr toppling to the canvas! Romero Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Flexner finish him?!
Romero Jr shoots in but Flexner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Flexner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Romero Jr connects with a body shot.
Flexner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero Jr.
Flexner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romero Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flexner rather than just go for the knockout.
Romero Jr misses with a hook
and Flexner counters with a straight right hand.
Romero Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flexner pinned against the cage. Flexner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romero Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flexner counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Flexner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Romero Jr is rocked!
Romero Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romero Jr misses with a left hand
and Flexner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Flexner finish him?
Flexner ducks under a wild hook from Romero Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Flexner misses the target.
Romero Jr seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Flexner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flexner.
A little feinted left hand from Flexner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero Jr swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Flexner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Romero Jr! Flexner lets Romero Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Flexner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flexner avoids the body shot from Romero Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Flexner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Flexner counters with a big right hand! Oh Romero Jr is in trouble here! Flexner follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rovi Flexner!
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