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Event:
8L 57 - March Monstrosity
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Slugger there.
Slugger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagashima.
Slugger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Slugger.
Slugger checks the leg kick.
Slugger just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Slugger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagashima, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nagashima crunches a lovely knee into Slugger's ribcage.
Slugger blocks an elbow strike from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a right hand.
Slugger tries to break free but Nagashima pushes him back against the ropes.
Slugger's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slugger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nagashima lands a hook that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagashima tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
Nagashima pushes Slugger back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nagashima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Slugger tries to circle away but Nagashima has him pinned against the ropes.
Slugger takes an elbow to the temple.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Slugger avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
Slugger lands with a light punch inside.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slugger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
Slugger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slugger prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
Still in the clinch, Nagashima scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Slugger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagashima with a hook.
Slugger misses with the combination.
Nagashima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slugger.#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!
Slugger darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Slugger clinches up against the ropes.
Nagashima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slugger is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagashima has double underhooks.
Nagashima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagashima misses with an elbow strike.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the head but Slugger blocks with his arms.
Nagashima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slugger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Slugger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Nagashima darts in and clinches Slugger up against the ropes.
Slugger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nagashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sluggers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Slugger controls his hands.
Nagashima managing to block the knees to the body from Slugger.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugger avoids it.
Nagashima looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Slugger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuhisa Nagashima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nagashima moves out of range as Slugger strikes.
Nagashima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagashima scores with a shot to the body.
Slugger throws a right hand that Nagashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagashima also avoids with ease.
Slugger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slugger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slugger.
Slugger feints a jab promting Nagashima to slip. Slugger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagashima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nagashima thumps Slugger with a low kick.
Slugger misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a hook to the body
and Slugger counters with a left and a right that stings Nagashima.
Slugger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagashima circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Slugger clinches up with Nagashima and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Nagashima is working Slugger over against the ropes.
I was talking to Nagashima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagashima.
Slugger wants to break free but Nagashima has control.
Slugger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagashima blocks it with crossed arms.
Slugger blocks a body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slugger's efforts to push away.
Slugger can't find room to land a body shot as Nagashima controls the action.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagashima landing knees to the body.
Nagashima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
Slugger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugger avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Slugger.
Nagashima tries to land knees in the clinch but Slugger avoids the damage to the body.
Nagashima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slugger or not.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima avoiding damage as Slugger throws knees to the body.
Nagashima cracks Slugger with a nice body shot.#T2#
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagashima works on Slugger's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nagashima throws an elbow but misses.
Slugger missing with knees to the body.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Slugger controls his hands.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
Nagashima lands a nice uppercut.
Nagashima pushes off an throws an elbow but Slugger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nagashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagashima misses with the head strike.
Slugger is trying to break the clinch but Nagashima has him pressed against the ropes.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slugger takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagashima.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagashima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Slugger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagashima lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuhisa Nagashima dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Slugger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagashima is looking to wear down Slugger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Nagashima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nagashima tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
Nagashima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slugger can do to turn this around?
Slugger is trying to break free.
Slugger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagashima has him pressed against the ropes.
Slugger tries to circle away but Nagashima has him pinned against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Nagashima pushes Slugger back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Slugger blocks a body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger takes a shot to the head.
Nagashima crunches a lovely knee into Slugger's ribcage.
Nagashima lands with a right to the head.
Slugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagashima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
Nagashima lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slugger blocks a body shot from Nagashima. #T1#
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugger avoids it.
Nagashima scores with a hook to the body.
Nagashima tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
Slugger dodges an elbow strike from Nagashima.
Slugger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagashima blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
Nagashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sluggers head.
Sturn Slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slugger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Nagashima.
Nagashima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slugger's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a knee to the body.
Nagashima tries a knee to the head but Slugger blocks it.
A short uppercut from Nagashima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slugger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Slugger avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
Nagashima lands an elbow inside.
Kazuhisa Nagashima has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Nagashima lands a good knee to the midsection. Slugger won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagashima.
Nice body punch from Nagashima.
A short right from Nagashima on the inside.
Nagashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagashima is working Slugger over against the ropes.
Slugger prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
A right hand to the body from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands an uppercut.
Nagashima is leaning against Slugger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nagashima lands a nice uppercut.
Slugger wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagashima won't allow it.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima digs a right hand into Slugger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slugger's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagashima.
Nagashima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagashima presses Slugger against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slugger takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuhisa Nagashima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagashima, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Kazuhisa Nagashima wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Kazuhisa Nagashima 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:
8L 47 - Pope
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Slugger stuns Bastard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slugger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slugger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Slugger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slugger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slugger blocks a low kick nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slugger.
Slugger throws a series of strikes that have Bastard backpedaling.
#ROC#Bastard is rocked!
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and as Bastard tries to reset, Slugger cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Bastard is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sturn Slugger!
Our winner, Sturn Slugger, 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:
Eight Limbs XXXVII - Ezequiel
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Wysocki tries to bum rush Slugger with a series of wild strikes but Slugger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slugger lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Wysocki has been cut.
Slugger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slugger tries to clinch up but Wysocki circles away and keeps his distance.
Slugger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wysocki.
Slugger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wysocki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slugger thinking.
Wysocki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wysocki just misses with a punch to the body.
Slugger lands with an uppercut that bounces Wysocki off the ropes and back into range.
Slugger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wysocki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slugger moves out of range of the strikes.
Slugger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wysocki lands a head shot.
Slugger lands with a hook. Wysocki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Wysocki is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Wysocki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wysocki.
Wysocki takes a swing at Slugger's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Slugger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Slugger. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Wysocki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wysocki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slugger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wysocki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slugger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wysocki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slugger thinking.
Slugger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slugger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slugger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wysocki.
Wysocki throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wysocki misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Slugger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slugger throws a combination that misses
and Wysocki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slugger dodges the punch combination from Wysocki.
#KD2#
Slugger staggers Wysocki with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Wysocki looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Oh Wysocki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#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!
Slugger with a jab.#CL2#
Slugger moves into the clinch successfully.
Wysocki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Slugger breaks from the clinch.
Slugger tries to bum rush Wysocki with a series of wild strikes but Wysocki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wysocki is looking to counter punch.
Wysocki seems to have got his legs back now.
Wysocki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slugger's hands.
Wysocki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slugger misses with a few strikes there.
Wysocki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slugger on the side of the head.
Jason Wysocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slugger misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wysocki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wysocki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slugger moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sturn Slugger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Wysocki's cut.
That's time! Wysocki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slugger throws a right and a left that Wysocki avoids nicely.
Sturn Slugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slugger checks the leg kick nicely there.
#KD2#
Slugger closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Wysocki crashing to the mat! Wysocki uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
A combination from Slugger does no damage.
It looked like Wysocki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slugger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wysocki.
Despite the aggression on Slugger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wysocki scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wysocki thows a leg kick but Slugger checks it
and Slugger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Jason Wysocki's cut is getting worse.
Wysocki slips a jab and a cross from Slugger.
Wysocki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Wysocki.
Wysocki looks to land a right hand but Slugger moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slugger! But no joy.
A jab from Wysocki misses.
Slugger throws a counter combo.
Wysocki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Slugger misses with the combination.
Wysocki 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.
#CL#
Wysocki forces Slugger back against the ropes and clinches.
Slugger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wysocki lands with a left to the head.
Slugger misses with an elbow over the top.
Slugger throws a head punch that misses.
Slugger tries to break free but Wysocki pushes him back against the ropes.
Wysocki prevents Slugger from breaking the clinch.
Slugger wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Wysocki as the two fighters clinch.
Wysocki lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wysocki lands a nice uppercut.
Wysocki lands an uppercut.
Slugger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wysocki throws a head punch that misses.
Wysocki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wysocki throws a punch but it's blocked by Slugger.
Slugger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Wysocki fails to land. #BC2#
Slugger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wysocki lands a nice shot to the body.
Wysocki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slugger throws a right and a left that Wysocki avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wysocki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slugger.
Wysocki takes a swing at Slugger's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Wysocki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Wysocki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wysocki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slugger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wysocki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slugger throws a body punch but Wysocki moves out of range.
Slugger misses with a double jab.
Slugger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wysocki eats them both and turns towards Slugger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Wysocki instigates a clinch.
Slugger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wysocki lands a right hand.
Wysocki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wysocki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slugger trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Wysocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slugger misses with a two punch combination.
Wysocki's corner calls for a 1-2. Wysocki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Wysocki lands a body shot.
Sturn Slugger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wysocki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slugger.
Slugger throws a series of punches but Wysocki moves out of range.
Wysocki connects with a nice looking jab.
Slugger misses with a lunging right hand
and Wysocki counters with a head kick.
Slugger defending well as Wysocki loads up on a big left hand.
Slugger throws a combination that misses
and Wysocki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slugger swinging wildly here.
Wysocki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slugger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wysocki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slugger throws a right and a left that Wysocki avoids nicely. #T2#
Wysocki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slugger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wysocki circles away quickly and effectively.
Slugger slips under a jab.
Slugger avoids the body shot from Wysocki.
#CL#
Wysocki pushes Slugger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wysocki lands with a left to the head.
Sturn Slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Wysocki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wysocki prevents a body shot from Slugger.
A short right from Wysocki.
Wysocki lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Slugger breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wysocki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slugger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wysocki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slugger was well out of range. Poor timing from Wysocki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Wysocki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wysocki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jason Wysocki!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Jason Wysocki!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jason Wysocki!
Jason Wysocki wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXIV - Igor Dolla
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cinimod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slugger in his tracks.
Cinimod throws a body punch but Slugger moves out of range.
Slugger fails to land with a series of punches.
Slugger takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Slugger does no damage.
Nice jab there from Cinimod.
Cinimod scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Slugger drives through and clinches with Cinimod against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Cinimod.
Slugger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Cinimod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cinimod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cinimod lands with a light punch inside.
Cinimod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slugger missing with knees to the body.
Cinimod working aggressively here.
Slugger prevents a body shot from Cinimod.
Slugger tries to land knees in the clinch but Cinimod avoids the damage to the body.
Cinimod swings wildly with an uppercut but Slugger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cinimod throws a head punch that misses.
Cinimod is trying to maintain a safe position but Slugger gets an underhook and turns Cinimod into the ropes.#BC2#
Slugger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Slugger closes the distance and clinches.
Cinimod swings wildly with an uppercut but Slugger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cinimod works on Slugger's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Cinimod on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slugger as Cinimod tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slugger as Cinimod tries to tie him up.
Cinimod scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Slugger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slugger throws a lazy right hand but Cinimod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slugger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cinimod at a distance.
Slugger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slugger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Cinimod misses with a hook. Slugger ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Cinimod.
Slugger scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinimod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slugger at a distance.
Slugger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slugger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cinimod misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Slugger does no damage.
Cinimod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Slugger pushes Cinimod up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Cinimod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominic Cinimod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cinimod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slugger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cinimod throws a leg kick
and Cinimod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cinimod scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Cinimod does it's job there.
Slugger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slugger misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Cinimod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Cinimod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slugger throws a hook but Cinimod blocks it.
Cinimod misses with a left hand
and Slugger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Cinimod misses the target.
Cinimod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slugger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cinimod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cinimod connects with a right hand. Slugger shakes it off.
Slugger misses with a wild combination.
Cinimod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cinimod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slugger can do to turn this around?
Cinimod lands a nice shot to the body.
Cinimod looks to land a left hand but Slugger moved out of range nicely.
Slugger throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Slugger lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Cinimod goes down! The ref sends Slugger to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Cinimod is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Cinimod is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dominic Cinimod has been cut.
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!
Slugger misses with a double jab.
Oh Cinimod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cinimod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Cinimod has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Slugger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cinimod.
Slugger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Slugger misses.
Slugger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cinimod throws out the jab.
Slugger defending well as Cinimod loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Slugger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cinimod backs up against the ropes.
#CL2#
Slugger has Cinimod up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cinimod misses with some punches.
Slugger blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Slugger breaks the clinch.
Cinimod scores with a hook to the body. Slugger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slugger moves out of range of the strikes.
Slugger tries to bum rush Cinimod with a series of wild strikes but Cinimod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cinimod digs a good body shot into Slugger's ribs.
Slugger moves away from the strike by Cinimod.
Cinimod misses with an uppercut
and Slugger counters with a left to the body.
Cinimod 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cinimod circles away quickly and effectively.
Slugger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cinimod.
Slugger slips under a jab from Cinimod.
Slugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cinimod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slugger is breathing heavily.
Cinimod scores with a body shot.
Cinimod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slugger.
Slugger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cinimod seems to have got his legs back now.
Cinimod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slugger swinging wildly here.
Cinimod seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slugger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2##CL2#
Slugger pushes Cinimod up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cinimod tries to work over Slugger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cinimod lands a nice uppercut.
Cinimod lands a right hand.
Cinimod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cinimod can't find room to land a body shot as Slugger controls the action.
Cinimod has a couple of punches blocked by Slugger.
Cinimod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cinimod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cinimod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slugger blocks an uppercut.
Slugger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cinimod misses with a punch to the body.
Cinimod can't find room to land a body shot as Slugger controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cinimod tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
Cinimod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Slugger breaks the clinch.
Slugger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Dominic Cinimod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dominic Cinimod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cinimod lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Cinimod gets tackled into the ropes by Slugger. Slugger maintains the clinch.
Slugger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cinimod avoids it.
Cinimod working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cinimod is trying to maintain a safe position but Slugger gets an underhook and turns Cinimod into the ropes.
Slugger is leaning against Cinimod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cinimod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cinimod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slugger's elbow.
Cinimod stalling in the clinch but Slugger improves position.
Dominic Cinimod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cinimod seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Slugger is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#BC2#
Slugger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slugger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cinimod is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinimod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slugger.
Slugger unleashes a big counter combination but Cinimod bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cinimod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cinimod.
Slugger walks into a stiff left hand from Cinimod.
Slugger throws a right and a left that Cinimod avoids nicely. #T1#
Slugger jabs at Cinimod's body.
A right-left combo lands from Slugger.
Cinimod throws out a loose jab but Slugger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Slugger misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cinimod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cinimod misses with a hook.
Cinimod dodges the punch combination from Slugger.
Cinimod throws a series of punches but Slugger moves out of range.
Cinimod looks to land a left hand but Slugger moved out of range nicely.
Cinimod misses with a looping right.
Cinimod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cinimod throws a hook but Slugger blocks it.
Slugger fails to land with a series of punches.
Cinimod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slugger ducks under a wild hook from Cinimod.
Slugger moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cinimod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sturn Slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A left and a right from Cinimod both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Slugger is rocked!
Sturn Slugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slugger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cinimod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cinimod throws a hook but Slugger avoids it easily.
Slugger moves forwards but Cinimod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slugger is still on wobbly legs! Can Cinimod finish him?
No joy there for Cinimod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slugger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cinimod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slugger scrambles back to his feet.
Slugger tries to bum rush Cinimod with a series of wild strikes but Cinimod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slugger seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab from Cinimod.
Cinimod keeps the fight on the outside.
Slugger defending well as Cinimod loads up on a big left hand.
Cinimod throws a hook but Slugger avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cinimod misses the jab.
Dominic Cinimod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cinimod lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Cinimod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cinimod 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Dominic Cinimod!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Dominic Cinimod!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Dominic Cinimod!
Dominic Cinimod wins by unanimous decision!
Dominic Cinimod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXIII- Faltermayer
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maul 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 Slugger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slugger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Slugger takes one to the chin there.
Slugger misses with a wild body shot.
Maul 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.#CL2#
Maul instigates a clinch.
Maul works on Slugger's body with a couple of short punches.
Maul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slugger's defenses.
Slugger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slugger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slugger.
Maul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Slugger avoids the damage to the body.
Slugger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugger is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slugger blocks it with crossed arms.
Slugger blocks an elbow strike from Maul.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maul blocks an uppercut.
Maul working Slugger over with knees to the body.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugger avoids it.#T1#
Maul lands a good knee to the midsection. Slugger won't want to take too many of those.
Maul avoiding damage as Slugger throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Maul.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul.
Maul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maul.
Slugger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slugger has had enough of the clinch but Maul keeps him there for the moment.
Maul scores a nice knee to the body.
Slugger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maul has him pressed against the ropes.
Slugger takes an elbow to the temple.
Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slugger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slugger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maul lands with a left to 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!
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but Slugger blocks with his arms.
Slugger misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Slugger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slugger ducks under a wild hook from Maul.#T2#
Maul lands a really nice looking cross but Slugger seems unphased.
Maul cracks a nice hook into Slugger's ribs.
Slugger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maul in his tracks.
Slugger swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Slugger throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
Maul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slugger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maul slips under a jab from Slugger.
Maul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slugger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Slugger misses.
Maul misses with a hook. Slugger ducked under it nicely.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Slugger.
Slugger just misses with a punch to the body.
Slugger throws a hook but Maul blocks it.
A nice side step and Maul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slugger misses the shot to the body.
Slugger lands a nice hook to Maul's body. Maul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Maul moves into the clinch.#T3#
Maul misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Maul.
Maul has Slugger pressed against the ropes, preventing Slugger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maul crunches a lovely knee into Slugger's ribcage.
Maul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Maul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slugger.
Maul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maul lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul.
Maul looking to throw knees to the head but Slugger is blocking nicely.
Maul lands a knee to the head.
Slugger has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Slugger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slugger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maul lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slugger takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Maul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Maul lands a good knee to the midsection. Slugger won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Maul.
Maul lands a good knee to the midsection. Slugger won't want to take too many of those.
Slugger lands a shoulder strike.
Slugger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maul scores a nice knee to the body.
Slugger is breathing heavily.
Slugger avoiding damage as Maul throws knees to the body.
Maul connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slugger's face.
A nice left hand lands by Maul.
Slugger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maul.
Slugger takes a shot to the head.
Maul is leaning against Slugger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slugger's defenses.
Good body shot from Slugger.
Maul working Slugger over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tang Maul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Slugger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Maul has Slugger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maul throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Slugger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul works over Slugger's head and body with a nice combination.
Slugger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Slugger gets tackled into the ropes by Maul. Maul maintains the clinch.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slugger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slugger scores with a shoulder strike.
Slugger misses with a body punch.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Slugger controls his hands.
Maul unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maul tries a knee to the head but Slugger blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slugger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Maul throws an elbow but misses.
Slugger wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slugger's elbow.
Slugger tries to break free but Maul pushes him back against the ropes.
Maul lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Slugger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maul walks into a left hand.
Slugger checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Slugger.
Slugger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slugger.
Sturn Slugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slugger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Maul.
Slugger tries to land a front kick but Maul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maul slips under a jab.
Slugger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slugger misses with a left hand
and Maul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tang Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slugger swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Slugger throws an off balance right hand
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slugger.
Maul wants to counter with a clinch but Slugger pushes him away.
Slugger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Maul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maul missing with knees to the body.
Maul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slugger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slugger's elbow.
Maul presses Slugger against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slugger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maul scores a nice knee to the body.
Maul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maul misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Maul - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Maul.
Maul stalling the fight.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slugger's elbow. #T3#
Maul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slugger's defenses.
Maul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugger is defending well for now.
Maul lands an elbow just above Slugger 's eye.
Slugger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tang Maul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slugger tries to land knees in the clinch but Maul avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Maul.
Maul throws an elbow but it misses.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Slugger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugger. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slugger throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Slugger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Slugger moved out of range.
Slugger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slugger misses with the body kick
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slugger on the side of the head.
Slugger ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Slugger scores with a sloppy right hand. Maul should have avoided that one. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul lands the left hand.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slugger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul scores with a shot to the body.
Slugger misses with a lunging right hand
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Slugger throws the kick towards the body but Maul avoids it.
Slugger scores with a decent looking hook.
Maul scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Slugger misses the target.
A jab from Maul finds it's way through Slugger's defenses.
Maul motions for Slugger to come forward. Maul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slugger throws a poor cross that misses
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul cracks Slugger with an open hand slap.
Slugger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slugger throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul throws out a counter right but Slugger avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Maul has Slugger up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tang Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Maul lands with a straight right. Slugger didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Maul.
Maul slips under a jab from Slugger.
Slugger loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slugger misses with a hook.
Maul throws out a counter right but Slugger avoids it with no problem.
Slugger looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Slugger blocks a low kick nicely.
Slugger misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Maul counters by moving into the clinch.
Maul scores with a knee to the head.
Maul lands a good knee to the midsection. Slugger won't want to take too many of those.
Maul pushes Slugger back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maul with a knee to the head.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugger avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Slugger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Maul lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maul with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maul lands a knee to the body.
Maul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slugger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul.
Maul misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Maul.
Maul digs a right hand underneath Slugger's ribcage. Slugger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Maul.
Maul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
Maul blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maul.
Maul lands an elbow just above Slugger 's eye.
Maul lands an elbow just above Slugger '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!
Maul lands an elbow inside.
Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slugger blocks it with crossed arms.
Slugger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2##BC#
Slugger breaks the clinch.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slugger.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slugger on the side of the head.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
Slugger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul throws out a counter right but Slugger avoids it with no problem.
Slugger throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Maul misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Slugger.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Slugger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slugger throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slugger can't break the clinch.
Maul lands a body shot.
Maul misses with a knee strike.
Maul holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Maul.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Maul pushes Slugger back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slugger struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
Maul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slugger.
Slugger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maul.
Maul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maul misses with a body punch.
Maul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slugger is trying to break the clinch but Maul has him pressed against the ropes.
Slugger struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
Maul throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Maul. #T4#
Slugger tries to circle away but Maul has him pinned against the ropes.
Maul missing with knees to the body.
Maul landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maul managing to block the knees to the body from Slugger.
Slugger tries to break the clinch but Maul is controlling the position.
Maul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but Slugger blocks with his arms.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slugger.
Maul lands an elbow just above Slugger 's eye.
Slugger avoids the elbow strike from Maul, against the ropes.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Slugger avoids the damage to the body.
Slugger blocks a body shot from Maul.
Slugger tries to circle away but Maul has him pinned against the ropes.
Slugger is trying to push Maul away but Maul has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tang Maul really dominated that round.
That's time! Slugger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Maul takes one to the chin there.
Maul defending well as Slugger loads up on a big left hand.
Maul blocks a jab.
Slugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Slugger.
Slugger is looking to land body kicks.
Maul moves out of range as Slugger strikes.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slugger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Maul closes the distance and clinches.
Maul gets through Slugger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugger avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slugger's defenses.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maul missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul. #BC#
Slugger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slugger circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Maul throws a hook but Slugger blocks it.
Slugger looks to land a right hand but Maul moved out of range.
Slugger throws a push kick but Maul slaps the foot to one side.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Slugger lands a body shot.
Slugger tries to land a leg kick but Maul saw it coming and moves away.
Maul slips a jab from Slugger.
Slugger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maul on the side of the head.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slugger 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 Maul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maul lands a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slugger!
Slugger lands a lovely overhand right.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Slugger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slugger scores with a jab. Maul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slugger moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Slugger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
It looked like Slugger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maul.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slugger's head backwards.
Slugger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul lands a nice looking body shot.
Maul is looking to clinch.
Slugger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Slugger.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slugger throws out the jab.
Maul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slugger moves away from the strike by Maul.
Maul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slugger throws a wild body kick that Maul sees coming a mile off.
Maul throws a hook but Slugger blocks it.
Maul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slugger scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Slugger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slugger lands a leg kick that knocks Maul off balance momentarily.
Slugger looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maul tests Slugger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maul tries to land a front kick but Slugger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Slugger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slugger misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maul lands a jab.
Slugger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maul takes a swing at Slugger's ribcage but misses.
Slugger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slugger lands with an overhand left.
Slugger misses with a body kick.
Slugger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slugger wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Slugger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slugger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maul scores with a nice strike.
Maul lands with a hook. Slugger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slugger slips under a jab from Maul.
Slugger slips a jab from Maul.
Maul dips to his left and cracks Slugger with an uppercut!
Slugger throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Maul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maul.
Maul is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugger misses with a low kick.
A big left from Slugger misses.
Maul throws out a counter right but Slugger avoids it with no problem.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tang Maul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Jab from Slugger.
A jab lands there for Slugger.
Maul throws a wild body kick that Slugger sees coming a mile off.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Slugger throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Slugger looks to land a right hand but Maul moved out of range.
Slugger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slugger thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maul lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slugger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slugger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slugger throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slugger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slugger scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Maul finds it's way through Slugger's defenses. #T1#
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slugger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul moves out of range of the body kick.
Maul slips under a jab.
Slugger throws a body kick that misses.
Slugger lands with a hook. Maul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maul needs to keep his hands up - Slugger had a free shot at his head there.
Maul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Maul slips a jab from Slugger.
Slugger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Maul slips under a jab from Slugger.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maul cracks Slugger with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Maul closes the distance and clinches.
Sturn Slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maul lands an elbow that stopped Slugger in his tracks for a moment.
Slugger working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Slugger.
Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maul misses with a punch to the body.
Maul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slugger can't break the clinch.
Maul lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slugger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Maul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slugger's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maul.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slugger.
Maul lands a good knee to the midsection. Slugger won't want to take too many of those.
Slugger misses with a punch on the inside.
Slugger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maul throws an elbow that misses.
Slugger misses with some punches.
#T3#
Slugger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slugger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slugger lands a shot to the body.
Slugger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maul's elbow.
Slugger throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Slugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Maul missing with knees to the body.
Maul lands an elbow just above Slugger 's eye.
Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugger has had enough of the clinch but Maul keeps him there for the moment.
Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Slugger avoids the damage to the body.
Maul keeps control of Slugger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Slugger.
Slugger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maul's elbow.
Maul is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T4#
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Slugger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Slugger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slugger has had enough of the clinch but Maul keeps him there for the moment.
Slugger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slugger tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maul misses with a knee to the head.
Maul blocking some punches.
Slugger swings wildly with an uppercut but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Slugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul lands a knee to the body.
Tang Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slugger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tang Maul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maul 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Tang Maul wins by unanimous decision!
Tang Maul is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tang Maul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XV
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slugger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berkley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slugger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Slugger looks to move away, Berkley throws a big counter combo but Slugger just gets out of the way.
Berkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Slugger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slugger misses with a kick to the body
and Berkley counters with a good low kick that Slugger was not able to check.
Slugger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sturn Slugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slugger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berkley under the eye.
Berkley misses with a wild combination.
Berkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Slugger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugger. Berkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slugger misses with an uppercut. Berkley saw that one coming.
Slugger misses with an uppercut
and Berkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Slugger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Berkley 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!
Slugger throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkley.
Berkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Slugger
and Berkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slugger misses with a looping right.#T1#
Berkley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slugger checks a leg kick.
Slugger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berkley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slugger misses the jab.
Berkley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slugger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slugger misses with an uppercut.
As Slugger backs away, Berkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Berkley moves out of range of the body kick.
Slugger misses with a left hand
and Berkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slugger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berkley.
Slugger drops his hands momentarily and Berkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slugger misses with a hook. Berkley ducked under it nicely.
Slugger looks to land a left hand but Berkley moved out of range nicely.
Slugger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slugger.
Good shot there by Slugger.
Slugger tries to land a body kick
and Berkley counters with a series of strikes. Slugger will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Slugger misses the target.
Slugger misses with a body kick.
Slugger throws a body kick that misses.
Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berkley moves away.
Berkley lands the left hand.
Berkley lands a leg kick that knocks Slugger off balance momentarily.
Berkley throws the left hand but Slugger avoids the punch easily.
Berkley throws a leg kick but Slugger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slugger throws a jab when Berkley was well out of range.
Slugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berkley.
Berkley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Berkley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berkley moves away.
It looked like Berkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Slugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Slugger blocks a jab.
Slugger misses with a body shot
and Berkley counters with a two punch combo.
Slugger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sturn Slugger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Slugger throws a jab when Berkley was well out of range.
Berkley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slugger misses with a looping left.
A big right from Slugger misses.
Slugger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Berkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Berkley misses the target.
Slugger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berkley.
Berkley throws a low kick but Slugger avoids it.
Slugger misses the shot to the body.
Slugger with a nice cross.
Slugger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slugger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger misses with a hook
and Berkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Slugger lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Slugger.#ROC2#Berkley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Berkley.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berkley 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 Slugger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slugger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looks like Berkley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Berkley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturn Slugger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slugger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Berkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Berkley.
Slugger misses with an uppercut
and Berkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slugger slips under a jab from Berkley.
Berkley seems to have got his legs back now.
Slugger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Berkley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Berkley moves away from the strike by Slugger.
Slugger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berkley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Berkley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slugger to score with a decent uppercut.
Slugger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slugger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkley manages to avoid it.
As Slugger backs away, Berkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Berkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slugger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slugger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slugger there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Berkley looks to land a left hand but Slugger moved out of range nicely.
Berkley is looking to slow Slugger down with leg kicks.
Berkley scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Slugger is rocked!
Berkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slugger.
Berkley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slugger misses with a hook.
Slugger throws a lazy body kick
and Berkley counters with a good low kick that Slugger was not able to check.
Slugger lands a nice shot to the body.
Berkley misses the shot to the body.
Berkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slugger jabs Berkley right on the nose. Berkley blinks but takes it well.
Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berkley moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Berkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slugger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slugger throws a sloppy body shot
letting Berkley counter with a right hand.
Slugger moves out of range of the body kick from Berkley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sturn Slugger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Slugger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Berkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Slugger.
Slugger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slugger lands with a nice body punch.
Slugger misses the shot to the body.
Slugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Slugger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slugger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Berkley.
A jab from Berkley misses.
Berkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slugger circles away quickly and effectively.
Slugger blocks a low kick nicely.
Berkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slugger.
Slugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berkley is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berkley.
#T1#
Berkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slugger missing with a left hand there. Berkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berkley misses with an uppercut. Slugger saw that one coming.
Berkley 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.
Berkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slugger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slugger lands a jab to Berkley's midsection.
Slugger motions for Berkley to come forward. Slugger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slugger misses with a body shot.
Berkley ducks under a wild hook from Slugger.
Berkley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slugger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slugger misses with a kick to the body.
Berkley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Berkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slugger circles away quickly and effectively.
Berkley moves out of range as Slugger strikes.
Berkley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slugger just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Slugger misses. #T2#
Berkley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berkley throws a leg kick but Slugger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slugger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slugger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slugger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berkley's hands.
Slugger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Berkley slips a straight right by Slugger.
Berkley tried to counter with a leg kick but Slugger avoided it.
Slugger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berkley is out of range.
Slugger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Slugger.
Slugger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slugger jabs Berkley right on the nose. Berkley blinks but takes it well.
Slugger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Slugger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slugger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Berkley will feel that in the morning.
Slugger scores with a hook to the body. Berkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sturn Slugger really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Slugger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berkley doesn't seem bothered though.
Berkley with the inside leg kick.
Slugger lands the left hand.
Berkley moves out of range as Slugger throws a body kick.
Berkley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slugger throws an overhand right that lands on Berkley's shoulder, as Berkley tries to avoid the shot.
Berkley misses with a low kick.
Slugger misses with a hook
and Berkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Slugger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slugger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slugger.
Berkley throws a series of punches but Slugger moves out of range.
Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slugger throws a body kick that misses
and Berkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slugger misses with a wild body shot.
Slugger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Slugger.
Berkley tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Slugger throws a lazy right hand but Berkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Slugger tries to land a body kick
enabling Berkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Slugger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Berkley.
Slugger scores with a punch to the head.
Berkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Slugger lands a jab to the nose.
Berkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slugger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berkley momentarily.
Slugger misses the jab.
Slugger throws a lazy right hand but Berkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berkley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slugger.
Nice shot by Slugger.
Slugger moves out of range of the leg kick from Berkley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slugger throws an off balance right hand
and Berkley counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Berkley forces Slugger back against the ropes and clinches.
Berkley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2##BC#
Berkley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slugger looks to throw the jab but Berkley is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berkley, as that shot connected.
Berkley connects with a body shot that sends Slugger's belly button to the back.
Slugger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berkley throws a low kick but Slugger avoids it.
Slugger misses with a straight left.
Berkley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slugger misses the jab.
Slugger misses with an uppercut.
Slugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slugger misses with a body kick.
Slugger misses with a body shot.
Berkley lands a really nice looking cross but Slugger seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugger throws the left hand but Berkley avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Benjamin Berkley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Berkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slugger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slugger misses with a body shot.
Berkley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Berkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slugger circles away quickly and effectively.
Slugger throws a sloppy body shot
and Berkley counters with a solid body kick.
Berkley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slugger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berkley tried to counter with a leg kick but Slugger avoided it.
Slugger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berkley misses with a hook. Slugger ducked under it nicely.
Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berkley misses with a wild body shot.
Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Berkley moves into range and clinches up with Slugger.#BC#
Berkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slugger throws out the jab.
Slugger stuns Berkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Slugger.
Slugger tries a low kick but Berkley avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Slugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slugger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berkley throws a chopping leg kick but Slugger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Slugger finds it's target.
Berkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Berkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slugger.
Berkley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slugger looks to land a right hand but Berkley moved out of range.
Berkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slugger lands with a nice body punch.
Sturn Slugger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slugger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Berkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slugger moves away.#T2#
Slugger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Slugger misses.
Slugger throws out a loose jab but Berkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slugger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slugger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slugger misses with the body kick
and Berkley counters with a three punch combo that has Slugger backing up. Slugger nods at Berkley to acknowledge the strikes.
Benjamin Berkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Berkley blocks the low kick.
Slugger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berkley.
Slugger misses with an uppercut
and Slugger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berkley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slugger is still on wobbly legs! Can Berkley finish him?
Slugger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slugger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berkley's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sturn Slugger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slugger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Sturn Slugger!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Sturn Slugger!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sturn Slugger!
Sturn Slugger wins by unanimous decision!
Sturn Slugger is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Sturn Slugger, 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:
FFS 18: Crystal River
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Slugger off the ropes and back into range.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slugger at a distance.
Williams takes a swing at Slugger's ribcage but misses.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Slugger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slugger misses with some punches.
Slugger misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Slugger fails to land.
Slugger blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slugger prevents a body shot from Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Slugger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slugger misses with the head strike.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Slugger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
Slugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams lands with a right to the head. #T1##BC#
Slugger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slugger jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Slugger up against the ropes.
Williams keeps control of Slugger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Slugger throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slugger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Slugger lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slugger misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Slugger ducks down to avoid it.
Slugger lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Williams can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Slugger and Williams drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Slugger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sturn Slugger! |
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Event:
FFS 11: Fellsmere
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artucan avoids the body shot from Slugger.
Slugger wants to clinch.
Slugger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slugger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slugger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slugger tries to clinch up but Artucan circles away and keeps his distance.
Artucan scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artucan. Slugger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Slugger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slugger moves out of range as Artucan strikes.
Slugger tries to bum rush Artucan with a series of wild strikes but Artucan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slugger 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.
Artucan jabs Slugger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artucan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slugger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artucan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slugger. That's going to slow Artucan down.
Slugger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Artucan digs a good hook to Slugger's body.
Artucan is aggressively charging in as Slugger backs up avoiding any damage. Slugger tosses out a jab and Artucan runs right into it face first! Artucan is out cold! Slugger dropped down on all fours and is barking in Artucan's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sturn Slugger! |
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Event:
FFS 5: Palatka
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Burdon tenderised Slugger's leg. Slugger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burdon misses the jab.
Slugger tries to clinch up but Burdon circles away and keeps his distance.
Slugger cracks Burdon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Burdon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slugger finish him?
Burdon is rocked!
It looks like Arkadiusz Burdon has been cut.
Slugger moves in looking to clinch but Burdon pushes him off.
Oh Burdon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burdon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burdon bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Slugger comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Burdon falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Burdon was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sturn Slugger! |
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