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Event:
IFC - Let's Fight!
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furgusen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace punishes Furgusen's body with a nice straight punch.
Furgusen shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wallace throws a body punch but Furgusen moves out of range.
Furgusen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace punishes Furgusen's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Furgusen off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Furgusen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Furgusen's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Wallace before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cid Wallace!
Cid Wallace is the new super heavyweight champion!
Cid Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furgusen looks to land a left hand but Kukuvass moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Furgusen rushes Kukuvass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kukuvass has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Furgusen is trying to keep an underhook but Kukuvass manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kukuvass is looking to advance position but Furgusen won't allow it.
Kukuvass frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Furgusen is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kukuvass wants to finish this one by submission but Furgusen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kukuvass.
Furgusen is looking to get to half guard.
Kukuvass working Furgusen over with strikes here.
Furgusen is bucking up trying to escape but Kukuvass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukuvass looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kukuvass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Furgusen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kukuvass on the ground.#T1#
Furgusen working to try and regain half guard.
Kukuvass cracks Furgusen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Furgusen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kukuvass with shots to the head and body - Furgusen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kukuvass prevents Furgusen from getting the reversal.
Kukuvass with good strikes from the mount here!
Furgusen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furgusen is squirming around, avoiding Kukuvass's attempts to control the action.
Furgusen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Furgusen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furgusen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furgusen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Furgusen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kukuvass's head.#SUB2#
Kukuvass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furgusen defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furgusen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furgusen chips away with some ground and pound.
Furgusen postures up and lands a big shot to Kukuvass's brow.
Furgusen postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Kukuvass's head off the mat! Kukuvass is out! He's out! Furgusen jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khaba Furgusen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furgusen misses with a straight right.
Furgusen throws a body shot but no joy.
Furgusen slaps away a takedown attempt from Palmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Furgusen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Furgusen.#CL#
Furgusen has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Furgusen fails to land. #BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Furgusen shoots in and gets a takedown into Palmer's guard.
Furgusen preventing the sweep.
Furgusen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Furgusen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Palmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furgusen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furgusen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Palmer has his foot on Furgusen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furgusen works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Palmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Palmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Palmer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furgusen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Furgusen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furgusen is looking for a sweep. Palmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Furgusen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furgusen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furgusen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
Furgusen looking for a sweep. Not yet Furgusen, not yet.
Furgusen is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up. #SUB2#
Palmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Furgusen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Furgusen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Furgusen slips an elbow through the middle.
Furgusen connects with a couple of short punches.
Furgusen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Furgusen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Furgusen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Our spies down at at Island Training Centre inform us that Palmer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Furgusen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furgusen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Furgusen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Furgusen has wrist control.
Furgusen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furgusen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Furgusen is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Palmer preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Palmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Palmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palmer looks winded!
Furgusen wants to sweep here but Palmer controlling him for the moment.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Furgusen has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furgusen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furgusen is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Furgusen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palmer is one step ahead there.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Furgusen controls Palmer momentarily but Palmer frees himself.
Furgusen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khaba Furgusen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Furgusen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Furgusen sprawls well. He's pushed Palmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Furgusen leaning against his opponent.
Furgusen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Furgusen keeps him there for the moment.
Palmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Furgusen has him pressed against the cage.
Furgusen is pressed up against the cage. Palmer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Furgusen down to the mat. Furgusen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Palmer fails with a takedown attempt.
Furgusen feinted with a counter takedown.
Khaba Furgusen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Furgusen. No joy for Palmer on that attempt.
Furgusen lands a jab.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Furgusen as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Palmer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Furgusen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Palmer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Furgusen defends it nicely.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furgusen.
#CL#
Furgusen instigates a clinch.
Furgusen misses with a body punch.
Palmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Palmer jumps guard and drags Furgusen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Furgusen landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Furgusen connects with a couple of short punches.
Furgusen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Furgusen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Furgusen working the ground and pound from side control.
Furgusen working the ground and pound.
Palmer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Palmer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Furgusen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Palmer is rocked!
Furgusen scores with a big shot! Palmer's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Palmer! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaba Furgusen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanhoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Furgusen stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Furgusen instigates a clinch.
Furgusen lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Furgusen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fanhoto can't fight it off and eventually Furgusen manages to take the fight to the floor. Fanhoto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Furgusen throwing strikes from guard but Fanhoto blocks nicely.
Fanhoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fanhoto tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgusen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Furgusen won't allow Fanhoto to get back to his feet.
Furgusen trying to control but Fanhoto is working from the bottom. #T1#
Furgusen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fanhoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furgusen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furgusen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furgusen with a nice head shot there.
Furgusen distracts Fanhoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Furgusen postures up in Fanhoto's guard and throws a big left but Fanhoto blocks it.
Furgusen landing with the ground and pound.
Furgusen throwing strikes from guard but Fanhoto blocks nicely.
Furgusen cracks Fanhoto with a solid left hand.#T2#
Furgusen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanhoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furgusen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Furgusen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furgusen trying to control but Fanhoto is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furgusen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Furgusen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Furgusen postures up and lands a big shot to Fanhoto's brow.
Furgusen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Furgusen is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanhoto has wrist control.#T3#
Fanhoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furgusen.
Fanhoto is breathing heavily.
Furgusen throwing strikes from guard but Fanhoto blocks nicely.
Furgusen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furgusen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furgusen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furgusen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Furgusen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanhoto's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furgusen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fanhoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Furgusen is in close to Fanhoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Furgusen throwing strikes but missing.
Furgusen landing with the ground and pound.
Furgusen scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Fanhoto is rocked!
Fanhoto is looking to stand up but Furgusen isn't so interested in that idea.
Furgusen trying to control but Fanhoto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furgusen passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaba Furgusen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Furgusen moves into the clinch.
Fanhoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been informed that Furgusen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Furgusen has a couple of punches blocked by Fanhoto.
#TD#
Furgusen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fanhoto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Furgusen to the mat. Furgusen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Furgusen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Furgusen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Furgusen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Furgusen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Furgusen.
Oh Fanhoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Furgusen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fanhoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Furgusen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furgusen lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fanhoto quite badly. Fanhoto pulls Furgusen in close trying to recover. Furgusen postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fanhoto on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fanhoto doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaba Furgusen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Juve shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Furgusen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Furgusen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furgusen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furgusen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juve won't allow Furgusen to sweep him here.
Furgusen keeping moving, preventing Juve from controlling successfully.
Juve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furgusen is keeping the position for now.
Furgusen looking for a sweep. Not yet Furgusen, not yet.
Juve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juve passes Furgusen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Furgusen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juve. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Furgusen trying to control but Juve postures up.
Juve could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juve has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Furgusen defend it? Juve steps over the head and cranks it - Furgusen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Juve!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ove Juve!
After the fight, Ove Juve was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brificado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furgusen.
Brificado looks to score with a jab to the body but Furgusen is just out of range.
Brificado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brificado misses with a series of wild punches.
Brificado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furgusen.
Brificado misses with a looping right.
Brificado misses with a double jab.
Brificado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Furgusen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brificado. Furgusen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brificado connects with a single shot there.
Brificado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furgusen.
Furgusen ducks under a wild hook from Brificado.
Furgusen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brificado misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brificado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Brificado fails to land with a series of punches.
Furgusen throws a hook but Brificado avoids it easily.
Brificado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furgusen.
Nice uppercut lands for Brificado. That snapped Furgusen's head back.
Furgusen throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Furgusen misses.
Furgusen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Brificado has knocked Furgusen down with a huge combo! Brificado steps away and waves a wobbly Furgusen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Khaba Furgusen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furgusen tries to clinch up.
Paulo Brificado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brificado swinging wildly here.
Brificado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brificado moves out of range of the strikes.
Brificado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Furgusen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brificado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Furgusen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Brificado is trying to push Furgusen away but Furgusen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brificado blocks an uppercut.
Furgusen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Furgusen has Brificado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brificado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Furgusen can't get the takedown.
Brificado is trying to break free.
Furgusen can't find room to land a body shot as Brificado controls the action.
#TD2#
Brificado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Furgusen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brificado to the mat. Brificado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brificado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furgusen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brificado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furgusen throws a big right hand that misses.
Furgusen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furgusen throws a strike but Brificado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brificado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Furgusen on the ground.
Brificado is breathing heavily.#T3#
Furgusen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brificado on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brificado tries to get out of the position.
Furgusen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Furgusen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Furgusen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brificado keeps working.
Brificado has hold of Furgusen's hands but Furgusen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Furgusen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Furgusen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been informed that Furgusen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brificado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Furgusen.
Furgusen lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Brificado is staying active underneath Furgusen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Furgusen winds up and cracks Brificado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Furgusen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Furgusen.
Furgusen throwing shots but Brificado is blocking nicely.
Brificado has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Furgusen working over Brificado with some ground and pound. Brificado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brificado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furgusen.
Furgusen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brificado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Furgusen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brificado's head.
Furgusen winds up and cracks Brificado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Furgusen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Brificado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khaba Furgusen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brificado slips under a jab from Furgusen.
Furgusen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brificado.
Brificado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furgusen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brificado.#CL2#
Furgusen clinches up against the cage.
Furgusen has Brificado pressed against the cage, preventing Brificado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Furgusen has Brificado pressed against the cage, preventing Brificado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Furgusen lands a nice uppercut.
Brificado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Furgusen has him pressed against the cage.
Brificado is trying to break the clinch but Furgusen is controlling him.
Furgusen has Brificado pressed against the cage, preventing Brificado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brificado is trying to push Furgusen away but Furgusen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Furgusen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgusen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Furgusen swings wildly with an uppercut but Brificado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furgusen throws a punch but it's blocked by Brificado.
Furgusen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brificado can't break the clinch.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Furgusen.
Furgusen pushes Brificado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brificado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brificado is trying to force a seperation but Furgusen has the dominant position.
Furgusen working aggressively here.
Furgusen tries to throw a body punch but Brificado avoids it by throwing Furgusen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Furgusen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Furgusen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brificado's elbow.
Furgusen keeps control of Brificado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Furgusen slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Furgusen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Furgusen manages to end up in side control.
Furgusen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Furgusen is looking to take a break and control but Brificado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Furgusen lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brificado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Furgusen working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Brificado is rocked!
Furgusen working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Brificado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Furgusen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brificado is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Furgusen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaba Furgusen! |
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Event:
Kings 21: TBA
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Cuba gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Furgusen.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Furgusen lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuba throws an elbow but misses.
Furgusen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Furgusen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Furgusen works on Cuba's body with a couple of short punches.
Furgusen is looking for a takedown.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Furgusen shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Khaba Furgusen has been cut.
Cuba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cuba takes a shot to the head.
Cuba lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Furgusen.
Cuba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cuba misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Furgusen tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Furgusen.
Furgusen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Furgusen up against the cage.
Cuba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cuba gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cuba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Furgusen tries to throw a body punch but Cuba avoids it by throwing Furgusen back against the cage.
Furgusen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cuba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuba lands an elbow inside.
Cuba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Furgusen up against the cage.
Furgusen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Furgusen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Cuba pressing his opponent against the cage.
Furgusen lands a nice uppercut.
Furgusen misses with the head strike.
Cuba tries to work over Furgusen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Furgusen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Furgusen.
Furgusen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Furgusen shrugs off.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cuba blocking some punches.
Furgusen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuba has a couple of punches blocked by Furgusen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cuba tries a body shot but Furgusen blocks it.
Furgusen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Furgusen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Furgusen wants to stall.
#T3#
Cuba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furgusen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Furgusen dodges an elbow strike from Cuba.
Cuba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cuba lands an elbow that stopped Furgusen in his tracks for a moment.
Cuba prevents a body shot from Furgusen.
Cuba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Furgusen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Cuba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Furgusen up against the cage.
Furgusen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Furgusen tries a body shot but Cuba blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Furgusen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuba can't find room to land a body shot as Furgusen controls the action.
Furgusen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Furgusen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Cuba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Furgusen up against the cage.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba. #CUT#That has opened up Khaba Furgusen's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furgusen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Furgusen.
Furgusen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cuba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Furgusen 's eye.
Cuba blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khaba Furgusen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Cuba moves into range and clinches up with Furgusen.
Furgusen takes an elbow to the temple.
Furgusen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cuba after a bit of a struggle.
Furgusen goes for a takedown attempt but Cuba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cuba clinches.
Cuba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cuba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Furgusen up against the cage.
We've been informed that Furgusen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cuba blocks a body shot from Furgusen.
Cuba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Furgusen effectively controlling the action here.
Cuba has a couple of punches blocked by Furgusen.
#T1#
Cuba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Furgusen backwards.
Cuba lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cuba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Furgusen's brow.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Furgusen shrugs off.
Furgusen lands with a light punch inside.
Furgusen blocks a body shot from Cuba.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Furgusen tries to throw a body punch but Cuba avoids it by throwing Furgusen back against the cage.
Furgusen misses with some punches.
Cuba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Furgusen's defenses.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Furgusen 's eye.
Cuba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furgusen misses with a punch on the inside.
Furgusen pushes Cuba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Furgusen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cubas head.
Cuba lands an elbow that stopped Furgusen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Khaba Furgusen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cuba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Furgusen.
Furgusen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Furgusen.
Furgusen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Furgusen tries to work over Cuba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuba blocking some punches.
Horace Cuba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuba avoiding damage.
Furgusen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuba trying to control the position but instead, Furgusen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cuba into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba. #CUT#Khaba Furgusen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Khaba Furgusen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Horace Cuba!
In his post fight interview, Horace Cuba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Kings 11: Hilly vs Manner
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
A left lands for Aketu.
A combination from Aketu does no damage.
Furgusen throws the left hand but Aketu avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Furgusen misses its intended target.
Furgusen throws the left hand but Aketu avoids the punch easily.
Aketu throws a series of punches but Furgusen moves out of range.
Furgusen throws a right hand that misses
and Furgusen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aketu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Furgusen misses with a looping right.
Aketu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Furgusen has Aketu up against the cage in a clinch.
Aketu gets through Furgusen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aketu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Furgusen working aggressively here.
Furgusen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aketu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furgusens head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furgusen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Furgusen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aketu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Furgusen lands a body punch.
Aketu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aketu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aketu scores with a shot to the side of Furgusen's head.
Aketu tries to throw a body punch but Furgusen avoids it by throwing Aketu back against the cage.
Furgusen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Furgusen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aketu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makoa Aketu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Furgusen.
Aketu lands a right hand.
Aketu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Furgusen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Furgusen misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Furgusen can't find room to land a body shot as Aketu controls the action.
Furgusen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aketu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aketu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Furgusen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Furgusen takes a swing at Aketu's ribcage but misses.
Furgusen misses with a hook to the body
and Aketu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furgusen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aketu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Furgusen misses with a takedown
and Aketu counters with a stiff right hand.
Furgusen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Aketu counter with a right hand.
Makoa Aketu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aketu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makoa Aketu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furgusen throws an off balance right hand
and Aketu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aketu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aketu misses with a looping left.
Aketu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Furgusen tries to counter it with a takedown but Aketu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Furgusen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Furgusen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Furgusen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aketu tries to avoid it but Furgusen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aketu to the ground. Aketu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aketu loads up on a big right hand but Furgusen slips the punch.
Furgusen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aketu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Furgusen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aketu works the jab nicely.
We've been informed that Furgusen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aketu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Furgusen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aketu throws out the jab.
Furgusen swings widly with a right hand
and Aketu counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Aketu misses.
Furgusen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aketu blocks a jab.
Aketu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furgusen tries to close the distance and clinch but Aketu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Furgusen blocks a jab.
Furgusen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Furgusen throws a body shot but no joy.
Aketu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furgusen.#T4#
The fighters circling - Aketu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Furgusen misses with an uppercut
and Furgusen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aketu throws the left hand but Furgusen avoids the punch easily.
Furgusen tries to clinch but Aketu moves out of range.
Furgusen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slow jab from Furgusen misses its intended target.
Aketu keeps the fight on the outside.
Aketu blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Furgusen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aketu lands a nice shot that snaps Furgusen's head back.
Aketu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Furgusen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Aketu coming out on top.
Aketu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aketu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aketu wants it to stay on the feet.
Furgusen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aketu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Furgusen looks to move away, Aketu throws a big counter combo but Furgusen just gets out of the way.
Aketu lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makoa Aketu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Furgusen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aketu throws out the jab.
Aketu throws a looping overhand right but Furgusen ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Furgusen.
Furgusen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aketu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aketu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aketu throws a hook but Furgusen blocks it.
Aketu misses with a looping left.
Aketu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Furgusen has time to react.
Aketu throws a poor cross that misses
and Furgusen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aketu misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Aketu.
Furgusen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Furgusen.
Furgusen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furgusen tries to close the distance and clinch but Aketu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Furgusen slips a straight right by Aketu.
A swing and a miss from Aketu.#T1#
Furgusen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furgusen misses with an uppercut.
Aketu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Furgusen throws a body punch but Aketu moves out of range.
Aketu defending well as Furgusen loads up on a big left hand.
Furgusen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aketu throws out the jab.
Furgusen misses with a hook. Aketu ducked under it nicely.
Furgusen slips a straight right by Aketu.
Furgusen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aketu doesn't seem bothered though.
Furgusen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aketu doesn't seem bothered though.
Furgusen misses with a straight right.
Aketu feints a jab promting Furgusen to slip. Aketu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Furgusen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aketu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furgusen can do to turn this around?
Furgusen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Furgusen tries to clinch up.
Furgusen throws a hook but Aketu blocks it.
Aketu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aketu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Furgusen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Aketu. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furgusen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aketu throws out the jab.
Furgusen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aketu.
Furgusen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aketu defends it well.
Aketu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Furgusen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Furgusen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aketu.
Furgusen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aketu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Furgusen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aketu slips a jab from Furgusen.
Aketu fails to land with a series of punches.
Furgusen misses with a hook.
Furgusen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Aketu. That snapped Furgusen's head back.
Furgusen throws a body shot but no joy.
Furgusen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aketu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furgusen blocks a jab.
Furgusen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Furgusen slips under a jab.
Aketu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furgusen.
Furgusen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furgusen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aketu swivels and escapes.
Makoa Aketu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Furgusen.
Aketu throws a jab but it's blocked by Furgusen.
Aketu throws a series of punches but Furgusen avoids them all with ease.
Aketu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Furgusen. Furgusen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aketu lands a jab to the nose.
Furgusen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aketu.
Aketu moves away from the strike by Furgusen. #CL2#
Furgusen forces Aketu back against the cage and clinches.
Furgusen throws a punch but it's blocked by Aketu.
A head punch on the inside from Aketu fails to land.
Aketu misses with some punches.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aketu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aketu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makoa Aketu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aketu looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Furgusen breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furgusen tries to clinch but Aketu moves out of range.
Aketu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aketu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Furgusen throws out the jab.
Furgusen ducks under a wild hook from Aketu.
Furgusen walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aketu. Furgusen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furgusen throws a hook to the side of Aketu's head but Aketu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aketu misses with a hook.
Furgusen throws a jab when Aketu was well out of range.
Aketu is looking to counter punch.
Furgusen throws a body punch but Aketu moves out of range.
Aketu misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makoa Aketu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Furgusen has closed the distance and engaged Aketu in a clinch.
Aketu looking to stall.
Aketu working aggressively here.
Aketu working hard to break the clinch.
Furgusen looking to stall.
Aketu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Furgusen trying to stall but Aketu improves his position.
Aketu taking a breather.
Aketu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furgusen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgusen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aketu is defending well.
Furgusen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furgusen is working for takedown but Aketu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makoa Aketu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Furgusen.#T1#
Aketu has Furgusen pushed against the cage.
Aketu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aketu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Furgusen fails to land.
Furgusen tries to stall but Aketu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Furgusen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Furgusen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aketu lands a shoulder strike.
Aketu lands a left hand.
Furgusen looking to stall.
Aketu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Furgusen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Furgusen can't find room to land a body shot as Aketu controls the action.
Aketu misses with some punches.
#T2#
Aketu taking a breather.
Furgusen effectively controlling the action here.
Aketu blocking some punches.
Aketu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Furgusen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Furgusen lands the left hand.
Aketu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furgusen.
Aketu throwing a counter right hand but Furgusen manages to avoid it.
Aketu looks to land a left hand but Furgusen moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aketu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Furgusens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aketu throws a hook to the side of Furgusen's head but Furgusen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aketu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Furgusen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aketu.
Furgusen throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Aketu throws a big shot that misses.
Aketu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aketu throws a series of punches but Furgusen moves out of range.
Makoa Aketu is winning the standup battle so far.
Furgusen looks to land a combination but Aketu avoids it well.
Furgusen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aketu.
Aketu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Aketu. No joy for Furgusen on that attempt.
Furgusen just misses with a punch to the body.
Aketu's corner calls for a 1-2. Aketu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aketu throws a jab but it's blocked by Furgusen.
Furgusen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Furgusen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aketu.
Aketu throws an overhand right that lands on Furgusen's shoulder, as Furgusen tries to avoid the shot.
Furgusen missing with a left hand there. Aketu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aketu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aketu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aketu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Furgusen's head backwards.#T4#
Aketu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furgusen doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aketu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furgusen.
And Furgusen tries to counter it with a takedown but Aketu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Furgusen looks to clinch
enabling Aketu to counter with a crisp jab.
Aketu throws a jab but it's blocked by Furgusen.
Furgusen misses with an uppercut.
Furgusen takes a swing at Aketu's ribcage but misses.
Furgusen sizes up Aketu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aketu takes a swing at Furgusen's ribcage but misses.
Aketu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aketu moves away from the strike by Furgusen.
Aketu throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Aketu.
Aketu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Furgusens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Furgusen misses with a body shot.
Khaba Furgusen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aketu misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makoa Aketu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aketu 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makoa Aketu!
An out of breath Makoa Aketu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Kings 5: Manner vs Rerorero
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Furgusen cracks a nice hook into Sampaio's ribs.#CL2#
Furgusen pushes Sampaio up against the cage in a clinch.
Sampaio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Furgusen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sampaio is trying to force a seperation but Furgusen has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furgusen.
Sampaio goes for a takedown attempt but Furgusen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Furgusen connects with a right hand. Sampaio shakes it off.
Furgusen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furgusen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sampaio.
Allan Sampaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furgusen lands with a straight right. Sampaio didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Furgusen gets a clinch.
Furgusen lands a body shot.
Sampaio is breathing heavily.
Furgusen stalling in the clinch.
Furgusen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furgusen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampaios head.
Furgusen lands a body punch. #BC2#
Furgusen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Furgusen instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Furgusen.
#T1#
Furgusen lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Furgusen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sampaio regains guard immediately.
Furgusen lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Sampaio is rocked!
Furgusen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Sampaio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Furgusen landing some decent shots from guard.
Sampaio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Furgusen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sampaio covers up, he's hurt! Furgusen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Furgusen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Furgusen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaba Furgusen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Fernandez closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Furgusen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Furgusen lands strikes from half guard.
Furgusen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fernandez is pressing down on Furgusen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Furgusen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Furgusen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fernandez is trying to keep Furgusen in close.
Furgusen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgusen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furgusen gets to his feet and stands over Fernandez , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fernandez felt that one! Furgusen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fernandez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaba Furgusen!
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