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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 236
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Corcoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Corcoran digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke wants to clinch.#CL#
Bolleke rushes Corcoran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolleke tries to clinch up
and Corcoran counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolleke shrugs it off.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Corcoran circles away.
As Bolleke backs off Corcoran throws a huge counter combo but Bolleke manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corcoran throws a fast counter high kick but Bolleke manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Bolleke clinches up with Corcoran and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bolleke lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Corcoran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corcoran misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body.
Corcoran lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corcoran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Corcoran blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Corcoran on the inside.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran blocks an uppercut.
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bollekes head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Corcoran as the two fighters clinch.
Corcoran presses Bolleke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Corcoran effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Corcoran breaks the clinch.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Corcoran keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke tries to move into range but Corcoran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Bolleke is looking to clinch but Corcoran is avoiding it.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corcoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Corcoran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Corcoran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corcoran counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Corcoran!
A less than humble Vinny Corcoran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 222
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Po jabs Corcoran right on the nose. Corcoran blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corcoran moves away.
Corcoran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Shen Po has been cut.
Po misses with a straight right.
Shen Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Po instigates a clinch. #TD#
Po pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Po working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Corcoran has passed into half guard!
Po might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Po wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Corcoran tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Po.
Po gets full guard.
Corcoran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Po pulls Corcoran in to control the position. #SUB#
Po has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Corcoran should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Po has tightened it up now! Corcoran should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shen Po!
Shen Po thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 215
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Robinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Good shot there by Robinson.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Corcoran avoids it well.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Corcoran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corcoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson looks for the body kick but Corcoran saw that one coming.
Robinson works Corcoran's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Corcoran knocks Robinson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like CJ Robinson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Corcoran has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SU2#
Corcoran decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Corcoran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corcoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Corcoran.#T2##KD#
Robinson lands a big head kick that sends Corcoran tumbling to the mat! Robinson takes a step backwards and waves Corcoran back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Corcoran is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corcoran leaves his chin hanging out and Robinson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Corcoran crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Robinson! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 206
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Corcoran moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Beckham Jr goes down! Can Corcoran finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Beaudell Beckham Jr has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckham Jr wants to sweep here but Corcoran controlling him for the moment.
Beckham Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Beckham Jr seems keen to control Corcoran's posture.#SU2#
Corcoran stands and steps away. Beckham Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Corcoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab.
Beckham Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckham Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beckham Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beckham Jr misses with a looping left.
Corcoran throws a head kick but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Corcoran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corcoran tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckham Jr misses with a wild combination.
Corcoran shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Donk. Beckham Jr catches Corcoran right on the button with a cross.
Beckham Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Corcoran slips under a jab.
Beckham Jr misses with a right hand
letting Corcoran counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corcoran.
Beckham Jr misses with a straight right.
Beckham Jr misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Corcoran counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Beckham Jr!
Beckham Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran stopping the sweep attempt from Beckham Jr.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beckham Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #T2##SU2#
Corcoran gets to his feet. Beckham Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beckham Jr throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran throws a big counter head kick but Beckham Jr avoids it with no problem.
Corcoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckham Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beckham Jr stalks Corcoran and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Corcoran's face. Corcoran staggers backwards, shaken.
Beckham Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corcorans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beckham Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corcoran was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckham Jr.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beckham Jr missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckham Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corcoran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beaudell Beckham Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Beckham Jr throws a shot from downtown. Corcoran moves away and avoids it.
Corcoran misses with a hook.
Beckham Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beckham Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corcoran.
Beckham Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corcoran defending well as Beckham Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Beckham Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses.
Beckham Jr throws a right hand that Corcoran ducks under and follows up with a left that Corcoran also avoids with ease.
Corcoran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Beckham Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Beckham Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beckham Jr.#T4#
Beckham Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Corcoran back to the cage. Beckham Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beckham Jr, as that shot connected.
Beckham Jr throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Beckham Jr.
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran slips a jab from Beckham Jr.#CL#
Beckham Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corcoran, pushing him back against the cage.
Beckham Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Corcoran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beckham Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corcoran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Corcoran misses its intended target.
Beckham Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corcoran. Corcoran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beaudell Beckham Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beckham Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Corcoran counter with a right hand.
Beckham Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beckham Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Corcoran counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut is getting worse.
Beckham Jr looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Corcoran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Corcoran gets tackled into the cage by Beckham Jr. Beckham Jr maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beckham Jr's elbow.
Beckham Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beckham Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beckham Jr fails to land.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham Jr.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Corcoran lands an uppercut.
Corcoran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corcoran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corcoran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Corcoran lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beckham Jr backwards.
Corcoran tries to work over Beckham Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beckham Jr takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beckham Jr.
Corcoran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corcoran blocks an uppercut.
Corcoran working aggressively here.
Beckham Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the side of Beckham Jr's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corcoran looking to stall.
Corcoran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corcoran lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Beckham Jr misses with a double jab
and Corcoran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beckham Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beckham Jr misses with a combination
and Corcoran counters with a big head kick but Beckham Jr shrugs it off.
Beckham Jr is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Corcoran doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Beckham Jr crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Beckham Jr's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Corcoran!
A very excited looking Vinny Corcoran rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 197
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Tacoronte throws a shot from downtown. Corcoran moves away and avoids it.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tacoronte.
Corcoran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corcoran on the side of the head.
Corcoran throws a hook but Tacoronte blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Tacoronte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tacoronte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corcoran on the side of the head.
Tacoronte thows a body kick. Corcoran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Tacoronte misses
and Corcoran counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tacoronte - that will leave a mark!
Tacoronte defending well as Corcoran loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Tacoronte misses its target.
Tacoronte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tacoronte blocks a head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tacoronte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corcoran.
Tacoronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corcoran was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corcoran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tacoronte throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Tacoronte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tacoronte lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Tacoronte scores with a sloppy right hand. Corcoran should have avoided that one.
Tacoronte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corcoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tacoronte throws a lazy uppercut
and Tacoronte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran misses with a body kick.
Tacoronte misses the body punch
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tacoronte misses with a looping right.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Tacoronte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
A jab from Tacoronte does it's job there.
Good shot there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte delivers a nice body kick.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses.
Corcoran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corcoran is looking to land body kicks.
Corcoran swings for the body but Tacoronte moves out of range.
Tacoronte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tacoronte scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Tacoronte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Corcoran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Tacoronte drives through and clinches with Corcoran against the cage.
Tacoronte lands a body punch.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corcoran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tacoronte has a couple of punches blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Corcoran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Corcoran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corcoran taking a breather.
Tacoronte lands with a short shot to the head.
Corcoran has had enough of the clinch but Tacoronte keeps him there for the moment.
Corcoran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corcoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saúl Tacoronte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tacoronte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corcoran doesn't seem bothered though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corcoran in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tacoronte throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacoronte. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran throws a fast counter high kick but Tacoronte manages to duck under it in time.
Corcoran throws out a loose jab but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte slips under a jab.
Tacoronte takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
And Corcoran responds with a good body kick, but Tacoronte manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tacoronte connects with a jab.
Tacoronte is looking to clinch but Corcoran is avoiding it.
#T1#
Corcoran lands a head kick. Tacoronte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tacoronte counters with a body kick that stops Corcoran in his tracks momentarily.
Tacoronte walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
Tacoronte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corcoran.
Tacoronte misses with a straight right.
Tacoronte scores with a decent looking hook.
Tacoronte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corcoran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Corcoran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Corcoran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tacoronte takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Tacoronte misses with a right hand
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tacoronte throws a body shot but no joy.
Tacoronte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran moves out of range as Tacoronte strikes.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tacoronte throws a lazy right hand but Corcoran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Tacoronte has Corcoran up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corcoran. #BC2#
Corcoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tacoronte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saúl Tacoronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tacoronte lands with a straight right. Corcoran didn't see that one coming.
Corcoran misses the jab.
Tacoronte throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Tacoronte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corcoran can do to turn this around?
Tacoronte throws a chopping leg kick but Corcoran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corcoran throws out a counter right but Tacoronte avoids it with no problem.
Tacoronte throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tacoronte lands a jab to the nose.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corcoran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saúl Tacoronte is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Corcoran moves out of range as Tacoronte strikes.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Corcoran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tacoronte tries to clinch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corcoran throws a lazy body kick
and Tacoronte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corcoran gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tacoronte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacoronte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tacoronte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Corcoran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tacoronte lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saúl Tacoronte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran'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#
Tacoronte misses with a jab to the body
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the body.
Corcoran throws a front kick that sends Tacoronte stumbling back into the cage.
Corcoran avoids the head kick by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tacoronte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tacoronte throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran misses with a body kick.
Tacoronte connects with a right hand. Corcoran shakes it off.#T1#
Tacoronte throws a body kick that misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran thuds his shin into the meat of Tacoronte's side.
Corcoran has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tacoronte.
Corcoran scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tacoronte slips a straight right by Corcoran.
Tacoronte tried to counter with a leg kick but Corcoran avoided it.
Corcoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Corcoran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corcoran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tacoronte throws the kick towards the body but Corcoran avoids it.
Tacoronte cracks Corcoran with an open hand slap.#T2#
Corcoran throws a lazy body kick
and Tacoronte counters with a body kick.
Corcoran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacoronte connects with an inside leg kick.
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacoronte.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vinny Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacoronte misses with a looping left.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corcoran moves out of range of the body kick.
Tacoronte slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Tacoronte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tacoronte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tacoronte lands a leg kick that knocks Corcoran off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tacoronte.
Nice straight punches there by Tacoronte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a three punch combo that has Tacoronte backing up. Tacoronte nods at Corcoran to acknowledge the strikes.
Corcoran misses with a shot to the body
and Tacoronte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tacoronte misses with a looping right.
Corcoran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tacoronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corcoran was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacoronte.#T4#
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Tacoronte.
Corcoran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corcoran throws a wild body kick that Tacoronte sees coming a mile off.
Tacoronte scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran swings widly with a right hand
and Tacoronte counters with a nice leg kick.
Tacoronte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Tacoronte moves into the clinch.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Corcoran.
Corcoran swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saúl Tacoronte.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tacoronte, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saúl Tacoronte!
An out of breath Saúl Tacoronte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 186
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Corcoran throws a lazy head kick
and Averyanov counters with a good low kick that Corcoran was not able to check.
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Corcoran's head.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averyanov catches Corcoran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Averyanov throws a right hand that Corcoran ducks under and follows up with a left that Corcoran also avoids with ease.
Corcoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran counters with a three punch combo that has Averyanov backing up. Averyanov nods at Corcoran to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Averyanov. That snapped Corcoran's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov misses with a straight left. #T1#
Averyanov takes one to the side of the head.
Corcoran takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is getting worse.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averyanov.
A bone on bone clash there as Corcoran blocks the leg kick.
Averyanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corcoran circles away quickly and effectively.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corcoran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Averyanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Corcoran moved out of range.
Averyanov tries a low kick but Corcoran avoids it.
Averyanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Corcoran throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corcoran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Averyanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Corcoran misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averyanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corcoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a counter high kick but Averyanov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
A little feinted left hand from Corcoran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corcoran. That did some damage!
Corcoran digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Corcoran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averyanov.
Corcoran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Corcoran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Averyanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corcoran defending well as Averyanov loads up on a big left hand.
Corcoran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Averyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Corcoran moves out of range easily.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Averyanov lands a high kick!
Averyanov works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Jeez, Vinny Corcoran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinny Corcoran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Averyanov!
A relieved looking Andrei Averyanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 175
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Deigos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corcoran circles away quickly and effectively.
Deigos scores with a hook to the body. Corcoran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deigos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corcoran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Corcoran connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Deigos has been cut.
The fighters circling - Deigos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corcoran lands an overhand right.
Deigos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corcoran lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Deigos swings widly with a right hand
and Deigos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Corcoran throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Deigos is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vinny Corcoran!
After the fight, Vinny Corcoran 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 164
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Corcoran circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corcoran.#CUT#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corcoran circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai moves out of range of the body kick from Corcoran.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corcoran defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Corcoran scores with a head kick. Thai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thai fails with the takedown
and Corcoran counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Corcoran lands with a hook. Thai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Corcoran pushes him away.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Corcoran.
No luck for Thai with that takedown attempt.
Vinny Corcoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.#T2#
Thai throws a push kick but Corcoran slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Corcoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corcoran pinned against the cage. Corcoran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corcoran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Thai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Corcoran pushes Thai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Corcoran is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thai asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Thai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Corcoran has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thai but great work by Corcoran.
Thai is looking to regain half guard here but Corcoran keeps moving and retains side control.
Thai is trying to work for a sweep but Corcoran has mounted him!
Thai can't escape the position.
#T4#
Thai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thai is still trying to improve position.
Corcoran controlling from the full mount.
Thai is looking to improve his position but Corcoran isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corcoran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corcoran defends it well.#KD#
Corcoran throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Thai stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Corcoran follows into mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran controlling the pace for now.
Thai can't escape the position.
Corcoran content just to control the position here. #T1#
Thai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corcoran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Corcoran controlling from mount.
Thai is looking to get to half guard.
Thai gets back to half guard.
Corcoran tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thai controls his leg. #SUB2#
Thai actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Thai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thai.#SUB2#
Corcoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corcoran wants to stand but Thai has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Corcoran defends easily.
#SUB2#
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corcoran wants to get up but he can't break Thai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Thai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Corcoran is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thai.#SU#
Corcoran decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thai to his feet.
Thai slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Corcoran won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Thai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corcoran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thai's guard! Nice work there by Corcoran! #SUB2#
Thai working for a triangle but Corcoran defends it easily.
Corcoran wants to stand but Thai has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB2#
Thai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Corcoran has picked Thai up and slammed him! Thai can't keep hold of the triangle and Corcoran manages to pass to side control!
Vinny Corcoran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thai is looking to regain half guard here but Corcoran keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Corcoran stands up.
Vinny Corcoran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thai shoots and misses #KD#
and Corcoran counters with a flying knee that drops Thai! #ROC#Thai is rocked!
Vinny Corcoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Corcoran won't allow Thai to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thai shoots in and drives through. Corcoran sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thai.#KD#
Corcoran connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Thai to the floor! Corcoran dives in looking for the finish!
Thai is still in real trouble! Can Corcoran finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Wille Thai's cut even more.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Thai seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Corcoran is going to stand back up.
#T1##SUB2#
Thai actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Corcoran decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corcoran defends it well.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai with the counter takedown but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran misses with a wild combination.
Thai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Corcoran counters with a quick kick to the body but Thai blocks it.
Vinny Corcoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.#T2#
Corcoran scores with a shot to the body.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinny Corcoran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corcoran looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Thai slips a straight right by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Corcoran fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Thai keeps trying to improve his position.
Corcoran is looking to stand up but Thai isn't so interested in that idea.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Corcoran is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Corcoran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Thai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Corcoran has picked Thai up and slammed him! Thai can't keep hold of the triangle and Corcoran manages to pass to side control!
Thai tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Thai tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Corcoran presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SU#
Corcoran stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Corcoran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corcoran throwing a counter right hand but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Corcoran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corcoran wants it to stay on the feet.
Corcoran is looking to counter punch.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corcoran counters with a big head kick but Thai shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corcoran 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Corcoran!
In his post fight interview, Vinny Corcoran started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 157
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Mandiang is looking to clinch but Corcoran is avoiding it.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corcoran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandiang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mandiang wants to clinch but Corcoran slips to the side
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Corcoran throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corcoran darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Mandiang closes the distance and clinches.
Mandiang lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandiang.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mandiang.
Mandiang blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corcoran.
A right handed body shot lands from Corcoran.
Mandiang is breathing heavily.
Corcoran lands a right hand. #BC2#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Corcoran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##KD2#
Corcoran bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mandiang! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Mandiang has a closed guard, preventing Corcoran from standing up.
Mandiang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corcoran wants to get up but he can't break Mandiang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mandiang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mandiang has Corcoran pulled in close to control his posture.
Corcoran wants to get up but he can't break Mandiang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Corcoran stopping the sweep attempt from Mandiang.#T2#
Corcoran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mandiang wants to clinch up but Corcoran keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mandiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Corcoran circles away.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandiang tries to clinch but Corcoran is having none of it.
Mandiang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCorcoran.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Corcoran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Corcoran responds with a good body kick, but Mandiang manages to step out the way in time.
Mandiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the body.
Mandiang glances at the clock... BAM! Corcoran nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mandiang crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mandiang is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BB 51 - Anubis vs Hawk 2
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Corcoran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corcoran.#CUT#It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pratoomwong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Pratoomwong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pratoomwong 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.
Pratoomwong throws a wild body kick that Corcoran sees coming a mile off.
Corcoran lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pratoomwong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corcoran slips a jab from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong throws a right and a left that Corcoran avoids nicely.
Corcoran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pratoomwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Pratoomwong lands but Corcoran takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corcoran misses the jab.
Pratoomwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Corcoran misses with a body kick.
Pratoomwong misses with a wild body shot.
Pratoomwong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corcoran counters with a good, hard body kick but Pratoomwong shrugs it off. #T1#
Pratoomwong moves out of range as Corcoran throws a body kick.
Corcoran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pratoomwong.
No joy there for Pratoomwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pratoomwong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#KD#
Corcoran cracks Pratoomwong with an uppercut from hell and Pratoomwong crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Corcoran's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Corcoran gets to his feet. Pratoomwong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pratoomwong lands a nice looking body kick.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Pratoomwong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pratoomwong misses with a two punch combination.
Corcoran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pratoomwong avoids it.
Pratoomwong misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Corcoran walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong throws a head kick but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Pratoomwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corcoran throws a push kick but Pratoomwong slaps the foot to one side.
Chakrit Pratoomwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pratoomwong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corcoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pratoomwong in his tracks.
Pratoomwong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#Pratoomwong is rocked!
Pratoomwong lands a glancing blow to the side of Corcoran's head.#CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is getting worse.
Pratoomwong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corcoran is looking to counter punch.
Corcoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pratoomwong moves away.#T3#
Corcoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratoomwong is just out of range.
Pratoomwong throws a right and a left that Corcoran avoids nicely.
Corcoran throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Pratoomwong does no damage.
Corcoran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pratoomwong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Pratoomwong misses.
Pratoomwong misses with a series of wild punches.
Pratoomwong lands a two punch combo.
Corcoran avoids a kick to the body.
Pratoomwong misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.#T4#
Corcoran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pratoomwong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pratoomwong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corcoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corcoran lands with a hook. Pratoomwong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pratoomwong is still on wobbly legs! Can Corcoran finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Chakrit Pratoomwong's cut even more.
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Pratoomwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pratoomwong misses with a combination
and Corcoran counters with a big right hand! Oh Pratoomwong is in trouble here! Corcoran follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
In his post fight interview, Vinny Corcoran started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BB 45 - Capellio vs Norton
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Corcoran lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Corcoran.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Corcoran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Corcoran fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corcoran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corcoran looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Corcoran moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
#T2#
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corcoran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corcoran cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corcoran defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Corcoran shapes to counter with a head kick.
Corcoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Corcoran throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Corcoran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corcoran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.#CUT#That has opened up Vinny Corcoran's cut even more.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corcoran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Corcoran is just out of range.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones wants to slow Corcoran down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corcoran misses with the combination.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Corcoran misses with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Corcoran throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Corcoran moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
Corcoran blocks a head kick by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
Ray Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Corcoran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corcoran throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Corcoran misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A leg kick checked by Corcoran.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corcoran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corcoran takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Jones avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones lands with a straight right. Corcoran didn't see that one coming.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Corcoran is just out of range.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Corcoran throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones is looking to chop away at Corcoran's legs.
Jones looks for the body kick but Corcoran saw that one coming.
Corcoran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corcoran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
A left lands for Corcoran.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Corcoran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corcoran moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corcoran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A nice side step and Corcoran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones stuns Corcoran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corcoran cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.
Corcoran steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Corcoran moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Corcoran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones defending well as Corcoran loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.#T2#
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Corcoran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinny Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters circling a little - Corcoran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Corcoran throws a body kick.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Corcoran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Corcoran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Corcoran is looking to land body kicks.
Jones connects with a body shot.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Jones.
Well Jones 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ray Jones!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ray Jones!
Ray Jones wins by majority decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Pratoomwong throws a head kick that misses.
And Corcoran counters with a quick kick to the body but Pratoomwong blocks it.
Pratoomwong lands a slapping body shot.
Corcoran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corcoran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pratoomwong lands a head kick. Corcoran smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pratoomwong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pratoomwong misses with a double jab
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Pratoomwong does no damage.
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pratoomwong throws a nice looking combination but Corcoran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pratoomwong throws a sloppy head kick and Corcoran moves out of range easily.
Corcoran thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pratoomwong throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
Corcoran thuds his shin into the meat of Pratoomwong's side.#T1#
Corcoran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pratoomwong finds it's way round the side to connect with Corcoran's head.
Corcoran avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corcoran. Pratoomwong shrugs it off though.
Pratoomwong throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pratoomwong throws out the jab.
Corcoran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pratoomwong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pratoomwong misses with an uppercut.
Pratoomwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Corcoran throws a big counter combination but Pratoomwong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pratoomwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pratoomwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Pratoomwong looks to move away, Corcoran throws a big counter combo but Pratoomwong just gets out of the way.
Corcoran blocks a head kick by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Corcoran misses its target.
Pratoomwong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Pratoomwong misses with the combination.
Corcoran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Pratoomwong moves out of range easily.
Corcoran blocks a head kick by Pratoomwong.
A lazy left from Corcoran finds it's target.
Corcoran dodges the punch combination from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.
Pratoomwong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pratoomwong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pratoomwong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pratoomwong misses with a body kick.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Pratoomwong throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Corcoran lands with a kick to the temple. Pratoomwong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
Pratoomwong lands a jab-cross combination.
Corcoran blocks a head kick by Pratoomwong.
A combination from Pratoomwong does no damage.
Pratoomwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corcoran dodges the punch combination from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy body kick from Pratoomwong
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Pratoomwong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratoomwong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corcoran.#T4#
Pratoomwong throws a sloppy head kick and Corcoran moves out of range easily.
Corcoran thows a body kick. Pratoomwong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Pratoomwong. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Corcoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pratoomwong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corcoran looks to land a body kick but Pratoomwong moved away.
Pratoomwong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pratoomwong throws a front kick aimed at Corcoran's knee but Corcoran avoids it well.
Corcoran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pratoomwong misses with a wild body shot.
Pratoomwong misses with a lunging right hand
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Pratoomwong.
Corcoran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corcoran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pratoomwong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pratoomwong is looking to chop away at Corcoran's legs.
Pratoomwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick there by Corcoran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakrit Pratoomwong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Corcoran cracks a nice hook into Pratoomwong's ribs.
Pratoomwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pratoomwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.
Pratoomwong throws a series of punches but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corcoran throws a body kick that misses.
Corcoran with a nice cross.
Corcoran throws a head kick that Pratoomwong semi-blocks.
Pratoomwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Pratoomwong.
Corcoran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pratoomwong throws a series of punches but Corcoran avoids them all with ease.
Corcoran is looking to counter punch.
Pratoomwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Pratoomwong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pratoomwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pratoomwong looks to land a combination but Corcoran avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratoomwong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Pratoomwong lands a head kick. Corcoran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corcoran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pratoomwong is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pratoomwong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pratoomwong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corcoran scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong misses with a wild combination.
Pratoomwong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corcoran slips a jab from Pratoomwong.
Corcoran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pratoomwong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corcoran counters with a nice body kick.
Chakrit Pratoomwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pratoomwong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pratoomwong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pratoomwong throws a series of punches but Corcoran avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Pratoomwong misses
and Pratoomwong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratoomwong throws a nice looking combination but Corcoran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corcoran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pratoomwong avoids it.
Corcoran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Pratoomwong misses with a head kick.
Pratoomwong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corcoran.
Pratoomwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corcoran.
Corcoran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pratoomwong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pratoomwong misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran counters with a body kick that stops Pratoomwong in his tracks momentarily.
Corcoran throws a body kick that misses.
Pratoomwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Corcoran scores with a nice body kick.
Pratoomwong misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corcoran lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Pratoomwong is rocked!
Corcoran cracks Pratoomwong with a hook to the temple - Pratoomwong is on wobbly legs here! Corcoran swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pratoomwong falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Corcoran wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BB 30 - Abner vs Hoost
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Corcoran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorn.
Dorn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corcoran avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corcoran.
A head kick misses from Dorn.
Dorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Dorn misses.
It appears Corcoran was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corcoran tries to work over Dorn's front leg with a kick but Dorn checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dorn is out of range and Corcoran settles back down.
Corcoran throws an overhand right that lands on Dorn's shoulder, as Dorn tries to avoid the shot.
Dorn misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Dorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corcoran was well out of range. Poor timing from Dorn.
A swing and a miss from Dorn.#T1#
Dorn throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Corcoran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corcoran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Dorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinny Corcoran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corcoran misses with a straight left.
That kick from Corcoran tenderised Dorn's leg. Dorn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corcoran tried to score with a low kick but Dorn checks it.
Dorn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Corcoran with a body shot.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Dorn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Dorn 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.
Dorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corcoran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dorn slips a jab from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a hook.
Dorn misses with a straight left.
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corcoran throws a low kick but Dorn moves out of range easily.
Dorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corcoran tries to move into range but Dorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corcoran lands a head shot.
Corcoran is looking to land body kicks.
Corcoran scores with a nice right hand.
Dorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorn slips a straight right by Corcoran.
Dorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dorn 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.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dorn takes a step back to recover.
Corcoran connects with a nice looking jab.
Dorn connects with a nice looking jab.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Dorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Dorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corcoran scoring well with a low kick there.
Dorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corcoran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corcoran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dorn is out of range and Corcoran settles back down.
Dorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Dorn tries to clinch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran connects with a looping right hand.
Dorn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corcoran on the side of the head.
Dorn throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Corcoran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corcoran can pounce on him.
Corcoran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dorn on the side of the head.
Dorn throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Corcoran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dorn moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Corcoran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Dorn connects with a knee to the head.
Dorn tries to land a knee to the head but Corcoran blocks with his arms.
Dorn tries a knee to the head but Corcoran blocks it.
Dorn misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. #BC#
Corcoran breaks the clinch.
Corcoran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dorn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Corcoran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corcoran throws a chopping leg kick but Dorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dorn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Corcoran throws an overhand right that lands on Dorn's shoulder, as Dorn tries to avoid the shot.
Corcoran is looking to chop away at Dorn's legs.
Corcoran misses with a hook.
Dorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Corcoran feints and then cracks Dorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dorn down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorn swings widly with a right hand
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Corcoran looks to land a left hand but Dorn moved out of range nicely.
Dorn throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran slips under a jab from Dorn.
Corcoran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around?
Corcoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corcoran connects with a nice looking jab.
Corcoran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corcoran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Corcoran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dorn on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dorn's sensitive parts.
Dorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Dorn tests Corcoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corcoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dorn's sensitive parts.
Dorn wants to land a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range. #T1#
Corcoran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dorn's hands.
Corcoran throws a low kick but Dorn avoids it.
Corcoran tries to work over Dorn's front leg with a kick but Dorn checks it.
Dorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corcoran.
A good leg kick by Corcoran.
Dorn tries to bum rush Corcoran with a series of wild strikes but Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dorn defending well as Corcoran loads up on a big left hand.
Dorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dorn avoids the body shot from Corcoran.
Corcoran feints and then cracks Dorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dorn down.
Dorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corcoran.
Corcoran misses the jab.
Corcoran throws a wild body kick that Dorn sees coming a mile off.
Dorn throws a head kick but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dorn blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corcoran.
#T2#
Dorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corcoran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dorn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corcoran takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorn tries to clinch up.
Dorn misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
It looked like Corcoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corcoran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Corcoran's head.
Dorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corcoran throws an overhand right that lands on Dorn's shoulder, as Dorn tries to avoid the shot.
Corcoran tried to score with a low kick but Dorn checks it.
Dorn darts in trying to clinch
and Corcoran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corcoran lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Dorn misses with a head kick.
Corcoran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corcoran scores with a decent looking hook.
Corcoran misses with a body shot.
Dorn misses the jab.
Corcoran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Dorn there.
Corcoran throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dorn lands a jab to the nose.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
enabling Dorn to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Corcoran misses.
Corcoran tries to land a leg kick but Dorn saw it coming and moves away.
Corcoran loads up on a big right hand but Dorn slips the punch.
Dorn is looking to clinch.
Corcoran loads up on a big right hand but Dorn slips the punch.#T4#
Good leg kick by Corcoran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn tries to move into range but Corcoran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corcoran motions for Dorn to come forward. Corcoran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dorn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dorn throws a shot from downtown. Corcoran moves away and avoids it.
Dorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dorn moves away from the strike by Corcoran.
Jab from Dorn.
Corcoran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corcoran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dorn's head.
Vinny Corcoran is winning the standup battle so far.
Corcoran wants to land a leg kick but Dorn is out of range.
Dorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corcoran looks for the body kick but Dorn saw that one coming.
Dorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corcoran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dorn scrambles back to his feet.
Corcoran dodges the punch combination from Dorn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dorn checks a low kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws an overhand right that lands on Dorn's shoulder, as Dorn tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Dorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran throws a hook but Dorn blocks it.
Corcoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corcoran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corcoran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Dorn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corcoran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dorn. That did some damage!
Corcoran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corcoran throws a looping overhand right but Dorn ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Corcoran is just out of range.
Dorn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Corcoran connects with a solid leg kick.
Dorn throws a leg kick
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corcoran as he avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws the left hand but Dorn avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran looks to land a left hand but Dorn moved out of range nicely.
Corcoran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corcoran.
Dorn throws a series of punches but Corcoran moves out of range.
Dorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corcoran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorn is able to avoid easily.
Corcoran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dorn momentarily.
Dorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corcoran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dorn. That did some damage!
Corcoran lands with a straight right. Dorn didn't see that one coming.
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!
Dorn takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Dorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corcoran.
Dorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorn tries to clinch up but Corcoran circles away and keeps his distance.
Corcoran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Corcoran throws a hook to the side of Dorn's head but Dorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Dorn misses
and Corcoran counters with a nice body kick.
Dorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corcoran circles away quickly and effectively.
Corcoran tests Dorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinny Corcoran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Corcoran.
Dorn tests Corcoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corcoran connects with a solid leg kick.
Dorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corcoran as he avoids it easily.
Vinny Corcoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atilla Dorn.
Dorn blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Dorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corcoran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Corcoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorn.
Dorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corcoran moves away.
Dorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corcoran throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dorn. That did some damage!
Corcoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorn wants to clinch up but Corcoran keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.
Corcoran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corcoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dorn's sensitive parts.
Atilla Dorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Dorn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corcoran, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Corcoran breaks the clinch.
A big right from Corcoran misses. #T4#
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Dorn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dorn throws out a counter right but Corcoran avoids it with no problem.
Dorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Dorn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Corcoran explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Dorn saw that one coming.
Corcoran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dorn slips under a jab.
Dorn throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorn lands with a hook. Corcoran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corcoran connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Corcoran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dorn thows a leg kick but Corcoran checks it
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corcoran lands a body shot.
Corcoran with a nice calf kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corcoran, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Vinny Corcoran!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Vinny Corcoran!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran wins by unanimous decision!
Vinny Corcoran spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BB 20 - Bleak vs Land
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Corcoran is looking to land body kicks.
Maeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran counters with a solid body kick.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maeda throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Corcoran lands a stunning uppercut that sends Maeda to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Corcoran decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Maeda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corcoran counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Maeda is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Maeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maeda lands with a right hand.
Maeda with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Maeda.#T1##KD2#
Corcoran cracks Maeda with a big right hand and Maeda goes down!
Oh Maeda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maeda trying to keep a closed guard but Corcoran is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Corcoran is now in half guard.
Maeda seems to have got his legs back now.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Corcoran has control of the leg.
Maeda manages to get to full guard.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Corcoran wants to get up but he can't break Maeda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maeda controlling the position.#T2#
Maeda wants to sweep here but Corcoran controlling him for the moment.
Corcoran wants to stand but Maeda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maeda holds on and takes a little breather.
Maeda wants to improve his position but instead Corcoran has moved into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corcoran tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maeda controls his leg.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Corcoran is controlling well.
Corcoran tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maeda. #T3#
Maeda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Corcoran tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maeda controls his leg.
Maeda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corcoran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Corcoran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corcoran there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corcoran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akira Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Maeda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maeda won't allow Corcoran to get back to his feet.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Corcoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda stands up over Corcoran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maeda passes into half guard.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Corcoran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corcoran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corcoran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda slips under a jab.
Maeda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corcoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corcoran throws an off balance right hand
and Maeda counters with a stiff right hand.
Maeda connects with the punch.#T1#
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda connects with a right hand. Corcoran shakes it off.
Corcoran slips under a jab.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maeda fails with the takedown.
Corcoran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corcoran throws a nice head kick!
Maeda clobbers Corcoran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Maeda scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Maeda misses.
As Maeda backs off Corcoran throws a huge counter combo but Maeda manages to avoid it all.
Maeda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Maeda finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corcoran has time to react.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maeda misses with a few strikes there.
Maeda scores with a jab. Corcoran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maeda throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Corcoran tries a head kick but it misses.
Corcoran connects with a nice looking jab.
Corcoran scores with a jab. Maeda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Maeda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Corcoran looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Corcoran is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Maeda with the ground and pound but Corcoran uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Corcoran keeps moving.
Corcoran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corcoran wants to get back to his feet but Maeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corcoran.
Maeda lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Maeda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Maeda jabs Corcoran right on the nose. Corcoran blinks but takes it well.
Maeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Maeda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Corcoran!
Maeda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maeda throws a strike aimed at the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran avoids it well.
Corcoran tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
You get the feeling that Corcoran really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Maeda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Corcoran looks a forlorn figure.
Maeda unloads with some shots from mount but Corcoran bucks and avoids them well.
#T1#
Maeda throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Maeda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maeda is landing with some decent strikes but Corcoran is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maeda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Corcoran really wants to buck Maeda off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Maeda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Corcoran is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Maeda thowing shots but they're missing.
Maeda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Maeda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Maeda with a couple of short strikes.
Corcoran takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Corcoran tries to buck Maeda off but he can't manage it.
Maeda lands a big shot there that rocks Corcoran but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vinny Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda landing strikes from the mount.
Maeda cracks Corcoran with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Corcoran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maeda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maeda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Maeda cracks Corcoran with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maeda cracks Corcoran with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maeda controlling the pace for now.
Maeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maeda won't let Corcoran get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Akira Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Maeda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Corcoran is squirming around, avoiding Maeda's attempts to control the action. #ES2#
Corcoran somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Akira Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Maeda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses.
Corcoran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda fails with the takedown
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Maeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corcoran tries to move into range but Maeda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maeda 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Akira Maeda!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Akira Maeda!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Akira Maeda!
Akira Maeda wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Akira Maeda thanked 160Q Energy for $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa x Okafor II
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Mandiang throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Mandiang checks the leg kick.
Corcoran thumps Mandiang with a low kick.
A jab from Corcoran finds it's way through Mandiang's defenses.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corcoran in his tracks.
Corcoran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandiang is looking to land body kicks.
Corcoran throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Corcoran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a low kick, looking for Mandiang's leg but Mandiang calmly moves out of range.
Corcoran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Mandiang misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang misses the body punch
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran misses with a low kick as Mandiang jumps back.
Corcoran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Corcoran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corcoran down.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Corcoran counters with an inside leg kick.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Mandiang.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
A jab from Corcoran does it's job there.
Corcoran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corcoran walks into a stiff left hand from Mandiang.
Corcoran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Corcoran counters with a leg kick.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Corcoran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Corcoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corcoran throws a solid leg kick but Mandiang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corcoran.
Corcoran avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
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!
Mandiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corcoran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mandiang throws out a leg kick but Corcoran moves out of range and Mandiang only half commits.
Mandiang throws a lazy body kick
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandiang 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.#T2#
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Corcoran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Corcoran ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang connects with the punch.
Mandiang cracks Corcoran with an open hand slap.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Corcoran checks it.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Corcoran steps away.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran blocks the body kick.
Mandiang checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mandiang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mandiang tries to move into range but Corcoran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang catches Corcoran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mandiang lands with a good body shot.
Mandiang tried to score with a low kick but Corcoran checks it.
It looked like Corcoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang throws a low kick, looking for Corcoran's leg but Corcoran calmly moves out of range.
Corcoran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mandiang. Mandiang obviously looking to wear him down.
Mandiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Corcoran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick.
Corcoran checks the leg kick.
Corcoran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mandiang blocks the leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Corcoran throws a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Corcoran moved out of range.
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through Corcoran's defenses.
Corcoran cracks Mandiang with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Mandiang.
Corcoran throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Corcoran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mandiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandiang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Mandiang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mandiang throws a wild body kick that Corcoran sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corcoran finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandiang's head.
Corcoran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Corcoran avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
Corcoran tried to counter with a leg kick but Mandiang avoided it.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Corcoran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mandiang just manages to avoid it.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
A lazy body kick from Mandiang
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang misses with a low kick as Corcoran jumps back.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang fakes the leg kick and cracks Corcoran in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Corcoran moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
A jab from Corcoran misses.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Corcoran is looking to slow Mandiang down with leg kicks.
Corcoran checks a leg kick nicely.
Corcoran misses with a low kick as Mandiang jumps back.
Mandiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Corcoran steps away.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Mandiang blocks the leg kick.
Corcoran lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandiang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corcoran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good work by Mandiang as he checks the leg kick.
Corcoran tries to work over Mandiang's front leg with a kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Corcoran steps away.
Mandiang misses with a hook
and Corcoran counters with a leg kick.
Mandiang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mandiang's knee momentarily.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Corcoran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corcoran slips a jab from Mandiang.
Corcoran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
Corcoran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Corcoran with a nice calf kick.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's front leg with a kick but Corcoran checks it.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corcoran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range and Corcoran settles back down.
Corcoran checks a low kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mandiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Corcoran off balance momentarily.
Mandiang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Mandiang responds with a good body kick, but Corcoran manages to step out the way in time.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang checks it.
A leg kick checked by Mandiang.#T2#
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang stuns Corcoran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corcoran checks a leg kick.
Jab by Corcoran.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corcoran moves away.
Corcoran slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran cracks Mandiang with a good jab.
Corcoran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corcoran checks a low kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corcoran cracks Mandiang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandiang wants to land a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mandiang.#T3#
Mandiang thows a leg kick but Corcoran checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mandiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a good low kick that Mandiang was not able to check.
Corcoran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mandiang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mandiang throws out a counter right but Corcoran avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses.
Corcoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corcoran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mandiang is able to avoid easily.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandiang misses with a hook
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corcoran avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Corcoran misses.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.#T4#
Mandiang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corcoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Mandiang looks for the body kick but Corcoran saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Mandiang tenderised Corcoran's leg. Corcoran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mandiang tries a low kick but Corcoran avoids it.
Corcoran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corcoran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Corcoran's legs.
Mandiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Corcoran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mandiang
and Corcoran counters with a good low kick that Mandiang was not able to check.
Corcoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mandiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corcoran throws out a leg kick but Mandiang moves out of range and Corcoran only half commits.
Corcoran tries to land a leg kick but Mandiang saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Mandiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran slips a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Corcoran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Mandiang jabs at Corcoran's body.
Mandiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang with a nice calf kick.
Mandiang throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Corcoran counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Corcoran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mandiang scores with a push kick.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Mandiang. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Mandiang checks the leg kick.
Corcoran checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.
Mandiang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Mandiang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corcoran blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Mandiang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Corcoran will feel that in the morning.
Mandiang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Corcoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a low kick, looking for Corcoran's leg but Corcoran calmly moves out of range.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Corcoran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran 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.
Corcoran looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Corcoran is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Mandiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mandiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
Corcoran motions for Mandiang to come forward. Corcoran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran motions for Mandiang to come forward. Corcoran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Mandiang misses with a kick to the body
letting Corcoran counter with a right hand.
Mandiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corcoran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Corcoran's shoulder, as Corcoran tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Corcoran.
A low kick from Mandiang misses
and Corcoran counters with a leg kick.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Corcoran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corcoran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mandiang on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corcoran.
Nice shot by Mandiang.
Corcoran moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
Mandiang with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang tries to score with a low kick but Corcoran moves his leg out of the way.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran throws a solid leg kick but Mandiang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corcoran.#T4#
Mandiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corcoran moves out of range of the body kick.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corcoran throws a chopping leg kick but Mandiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mandiang throws a chopping leg kick but Corcoran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Corcoran blocks a leg kick.
Corcoran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corcoran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mandiang just manages to avoid it.
Corcoran walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mandiang.
Corcoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corcoran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang throws the kick towards the body but Corcoran avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Corcoran down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang lands a nice shot that snaps Corcoran's head back.
Mandiang checks a low kick from Corcoran.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aboubacar Mandiang.
Well Mandiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
During a confident post fight interview, Aboubacar Mandiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Corcoran misses.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corcoran sprawls and moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa dives in and grabs Corcoran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corcoran pushes down on Czarny Z Garbowa's head and hops out.
Good shot there by Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Czarny Z Garbowa in his tracks.
Corcoran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa is defended easily by Corcoran.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corcoran.#CUT2#It looks like Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corcoran kicks Czarny Z Garbowa off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Czarny Z Garbowa saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Corcoran. #T1#
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Czarny Z Garbowa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Corcoran!
Corcoran wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Corcoran has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Corcoran has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get an arm triangle but Corcoran is defending well.
Corcoran struggling a bit here.
Corcoran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Corcoran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Corcoran tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a guillotine from mount but Corcoran is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corcoran is looking to escape.
Corcoran is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Czarny Z Garbowa has taken his back.
Corcoran is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Czarny Z Garbowa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Corcoran taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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:
KoF: SUPER WOLF FUN TIMES
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Corcoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Corcoran.
Patterson moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
Patterson throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Corcoran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Corcoran's head coaches at Paris & Sons Training Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
Corcoran throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
Corcoran thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corcoran 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 Patterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Patterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson lands an overhand right.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson.
Corcoran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corcoran scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Corcoran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corcoran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Corcoran.#CUT#It looks like Jerricho Patterson has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Corcoran. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Patterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corcoran swivels and escapes.
Patterson swings widly with a right hand
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Corcoran connects with the punch.
Patterson walks into a straight right hand from Corcoran.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Patterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Corcoran wants to sweep here but Patterson controlling him for the moment.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Corcoran keeps moving.
Corcoran has Patterson pulled in close to control his posture.
Corcoran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patterson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corcoran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Corcoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corcoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Corcoran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Patterson is proving hard to escape from.
Patterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Corcoran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Patterson's guard.
Well, if Corcoran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Patterson is looking to control Corcoran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patterson avoid being mounted?#T3#
Corcoran content to control rather than advance.
Corcoran wants to free his trapped foot but Patterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corcoran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Corcoran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corcoran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Patterson working to try and regain half guard.
Corcoran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Corcoran.
Patterson tries to reverse the position but Corcoran maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corcoran tries to control but Patterson wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerricho Patterson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a leg kick.
Corcoran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Corcoran connects with a solid leg kick.
Patterson throws a leg kick
and Corcoran counters with a left and a right that stings Patterson.
Corcoran thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Patterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corcoran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corcoran on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran throws a push kick but Patterson slaps the foot to one side.
Corcoran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
Corcoran swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
A combination from Corcoran does no damage.
Patterson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Corcoran lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Corcoran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Corcoran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corcoran throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corcoran on the side of the head.
Vinny Corcoran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
Corcoran thows a leg kick but Patterson checks it
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vinny Corcoran is winning the standup battle so far.
Corcoran throws a front kick that sends Patterson stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Corcoran throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
Patterson misses the jab.
Patterson takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Corcoran throws a front kick aimed at Patterson's knee but Patterson avoids it well.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson cracks Corcoran with an open hand slap.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Corcoran.
Patterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corcoran.
Patterson scores with a one two! Corcoran had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patterson drops his hands momentarily and Corcoran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Patterson is rocked!
Corcoran lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa x Mandiang
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corcoran cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Corcoran.
Okafor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Corcoran defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corcoran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Corcoran gets a clinch.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Corcoran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
Corcoran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Okafor.
Okafor lands a body shot. #T1#
Okafor lands a body punch.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.
Okafor jumps guard but Corcoran stands there with Okafor around his waist. Okafor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corcoran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Corcoran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okafor up against the cage.
Corcoran is trying to stall.
Okafor working aggressively here.
#TD#
Okafor pulls Corcoran into guard.
#SUB#
Okafor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corcoran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corcoran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okafor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corcoran controls the pace.#T2#
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corcoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a sloppy right hand. Okafor should have avoided that one.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corcoran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
Corcoran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran scores with a body shot.
Okafor misses with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran lands the left hand.
Corcoran punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran throws a leg kick that misses.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Corcoran avoided it.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corcoran takes one to the chin there.
Corcoran misses with a wild combination.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Corcoran avoided it.
Nice uppercut lands for Corcoran. That snapped Okafor's head back.
Corcoran throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corcoran checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corcoran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Corcoran presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Corcoran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corcoran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Corcoran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corcoran can turn it around.
Corcoran lands a left hand.
Okafor tries to pull guard but Corcoran holds him up against the cage and eventually Okafor drops back down to his feet.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Okafor being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
I was talking to Okafor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Okafor.
#BC#
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corcoran tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Corcoran drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Corcoran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Corcoran prevents a body shot from Okafor.
A body shot lands from Corcoran.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Corcoran fails to land.
Corcoran stalling.
Corcoran lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
A right hook to the body lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's 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!
Okafor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corcoran.#T2#
Corcoran scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Corcoran is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corcoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corcoran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corcoran gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corcoran has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A short uppercut from Corcoran.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Corcoran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Still in the clinch, Corcoran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Corcoran can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Corcoran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Okafor.
Corcoran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Corcoran misses the target.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corcoran catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corcoran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
Corcoran misses the shot to the body.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Corcoran thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corcoran.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Corcoran is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Corcoran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Okafor.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Corcoran fails to land.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor pushes Corcoran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands with a short shot to the head.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Corcoran cracks Okafor with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corcoran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor fails to pull guard.
Corcoran blocking some punches.
Corcoran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okafor up against the cage.
Corcoran stalling in the clinch but Okafor improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Corcoran throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Corcoran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corcoran needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corcoran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corcoran.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Corcoran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okafor moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.#T1#
Corcoran cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corcoran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corcoran jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corcoran misses with a straight right.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Corcoran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corcoran misses the jab.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corcoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Okafor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corcoran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
Corcoran looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vinny Corcoran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okafor throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corcoran feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down. #CL2#
Corcoran clinches. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. #T3##CL2#
Corcoran has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Corcoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Corcoran - just one landing.
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Corcoran connects with the punch.
Okafor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Corcoran misses.
Corcoran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corcoran jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with the combination.
#T4#
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corcoran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okafor's head.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corcoran.
Okafor throws a push kick but Corcoran slaps the foot to one side.
Corcoran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okafor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Okafor throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran fakes the leg kick and cracks Okafor in the body.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran feints a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Corcoran winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Mike Okafor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vitun farssi. Forgot to rest, get robbed. '. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Dome
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Corcoran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corcoran feints and then cracks Shifter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shifter down.
Shifter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corcoran pinned against the cage. Corcoran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Corcoran steps into range and cracks Shifter with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Shifter flops backwards and Corcoran dives into his guard looking to finish!
Corcoran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Corcoran pushes his legs off easily.
Corcoran wants to stand but Shifter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shifter is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Corcoran looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corcoran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter scoring with some ground and pound.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corcoran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Corcoran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corcoran managing to control the position.
Shifter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corcoran is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Corcoran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corcoran manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Corcoran's guard.
Shifter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corcoran is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Corcoran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shifter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corcoran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corcoran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corcoran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Corcoran is posturing up here but Shifter has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Corcoran tries to roll out but it's too tight and Corcoran has to tap! Slick submission there by Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shape Shifter! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Mandiang lands a jab to Corcoran's midsection.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Corcoran.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
Mandiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corcoran. Corcoran obviously looking to wear him down.
Corcoran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Corcoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corcoran blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
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!
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran stalling in the clinch.
Mandiang scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corcoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Mandiang connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Corcoran rushes Mandiang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch.
Corcoran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandiang. Mandiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corcoran tries to land a leg kick but Mandiang saw it coming and moves away.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a right hand that misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice body kick.
Mandiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corcoran is able to avoid easily.
Mandiang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corcoran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Mandiang 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.
Corcoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corcoran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Corcoran there.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corcoran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corcoran cracks Mandiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mandiang lands a nice looking body kick.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
As Mandiang looks to move away, Corcoran throws a big counter combo but Mandiang just gets out of the way.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Corcoran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corcoran down.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Corcoran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corcoran down.
Corcoran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang with the inside leg kick.
Mandiang scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mandiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandiang.
Corcoran moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Mandiang counters with a thumping low kick.
Corcoran scores with a nice strike.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corcoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
Corcoran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
A telegraphed right hand from Corcoran misses the target.
Corcoran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corcoran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mandiang scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran misses with a straight left.
Corcoran throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran lands a high kick!
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang misses the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran jabs at Mandiang's body.
Mandiang lands with a right hand.
Corcoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's front leg with a kick but Corcoran checks it.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and Corcoran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corcoran misses with a looping right.#T4#
Mandiang with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang checks a low kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a right hook to the body.
Corcoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandiang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Corcoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Corcoran.
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through Corcoran's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aboubacar Mandiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Corcoran tries to clinch but Mandiang is having none of it.
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Corcoran takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandiang digs a right hand into Corcoran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corcoran's gas tank.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Corcoran stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corcoran's sensitive parts.
Corcoran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corcoran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang. #CL#
Corcoran closes the distance and clinches.
Mandiang is working Corcoran over against the cage.
Mandiang lands a body punch.
Corcoran misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Corcoran manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Corcoran moved away.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Mandiang counters with a low kick, right behind Corcoran 's knee. #T1#
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Corcoran is just out of range.
Mandiang throws a shot to the body.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corcoran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandiang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Mandiang blocks the low kick.
Mandiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corcoran under the eye.
Mandiang jabs at Corcoran's body.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang checks it.
Nice shot lands for Corcoran.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.
Mandiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran tries to clinch up.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mandiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Corcoran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mandiang.
Corcoran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Mandiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corcoran.
Nice uppercut lands for Mandiang. That snapped Corcoran's head back.
Corcoran walks into a stiff left hand from Mandiang.
Good leg kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
Mandiang slips a jab and a cross from Corcoran.
Corcoran slips under a jab.
Mandiang wants to slow Corcoran down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Mandiang defending well as Corcoran loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Corcoran throws a leg kick
and Mandiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut
and Mandiang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corcoran lands a jab to the nose.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mandiang misses with a straight left. #T3#
Corcoran tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandiang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corcoran wants to clinch up but Mandiang keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corcoran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mandiang. That one must have hurt.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Corcoran didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Corcoran misses.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Corcoran's legs.
Corcoran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandiang.
A leg kick checked by Corcoran.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corcoran throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Corcoran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Corcoran misses.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Corcoran tried to counter with a leg kick but Mandiang avoided it.
Mandiang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corcoran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mandiang lands a nice hook to Corcoran's body. Corcoran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corcoran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Mandiang throws a low kick but Corcoran moves out of range easily.
Mandiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corcoran.#T4#
Mandiang scores with a jab.
Corcoran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corcoran finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandiang's head.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Mandiang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range and Mandiang settles back down.
Corcoran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mandiang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corcoran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandiang walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corcoran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corcoran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Mandiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang looks to land a combination but Corcoran avoids it well. #CL#
Corcoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandiang lands a body shot.
Mandiang tries to throw a body punch but Corcoran avoids it by throwing Mandiang back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Corcoran.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Corcoran'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.
Corcoran slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Corcoran tries to land a body kick
and Mandiang counters with a left to the body.
Corcoran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Corcoran down.
Mandiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mandiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corcoran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandiang checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Corcoran looks to land a combination but Mandiang avoids it well.
Corcoran blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandiang. #CL#
Corcoran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corcoran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corcoran.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Corcoran throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Corcoran throws a front kick aimed at Mandiang's knee but Mandiang avoids it well.
Corcoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Mandiang tests Corcoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick.
Mandiang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Corcoran connects with an inside leg kick.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Corcoran moved away.
Mandiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Corcoran's shoulder, as Corcoran tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Mandiang looks to move away, Corcoran throws a big counter combo but Mandiang just gets out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Corcoran blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Corcoran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mandiang, pushing him back against the cage.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Corcoran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corcoran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mandiang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corcoran or not.
Mandiang misses with a body punch.
#T3##BC2#
Mandiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Corcoran swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Corcoran tries to counter by clinching up but Mandiang breaks away and moves out of range.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mandiang lands a nice hook to Corcoran's body. Corcoran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corcoran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandiang moves away from the strike by Corcoran.
Corcoran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vinny Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Corcoran off balance momentarily.
Corcoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandiang.
Corcoran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corcoran throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandiang takes one to the chin there.
Corcoran loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Mandiang jabs Corcoran right on the nose. Corcoran blinks but takes it well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang throws the kick towards the body but Corcoran avoids it.
Mandiang lands with a nice body kick.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Mandiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandiang at a distance.
Corcoran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
Corcoran scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang connects with a body shot.
Corcoran looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mandiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran wants to land a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandiang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C4 - XXXVI - Abner vs. Okafor
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Corcoran misses #TD2#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Corcoran!
Corcoran is looking to regain half guard here but Choke keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corcoran gets back to half guard.
Corcoran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke scoring with some ground and pound.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Corcoran.
Choke is looking to advance position but Corcoran has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Choke can't escape the position.
Corcoran controlling the position easily from mount.
Choke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Choke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corcoran trying to control but Choke is having none of it.
Choke is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Corcoran controlling from mount.
Choke can't escape the position.
Corcoran controlling the position easily from mount.
Choke is squirming around, avoiding Corcoran's attempts to control the action.
Choke tries to reverse the position but Corcoran maintains control.
Choke throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Corcoran looking to control but Choke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corcoran content just to control the position here.
Choke gets back to half guard.
Choke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corcoran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corcoran's back!#T3##SUB2#
Choke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Corcoran defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Corcoran tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Corcoran wants to control but Choke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Choke jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Corcoran is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Corcoran and Choke has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corcoran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Choke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Corcoran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Choke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corcoran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Choke's guard! Nice work there by Corcoran!
Corcoran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corcoran slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Choke.
Corcoran is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Choke moves into full guard.
Corcoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choke is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Corcoran will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Corcoran dips to his left and cracks Choke with an uppercut!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Choke checks a leg kick.
Choke with the counter takedown but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Corcoran. #CUT#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Choke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corcoran avoids it really well and circles away.
Corcoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Choke dives in and grabs Corcoran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corcoran pushes down on Choke's head and hops out.
Corcoran throws a jab when Choke was well out of range.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Good exchange - Corcoran coming out on top.
Corcoran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Corcoran.
Corcoran slaps away a takedown attempt from Choke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinny Corcoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
Nice defenses there by Choke.
Corcoran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Choke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corcoran can pounce on him.
Corcoran swinging wildly here.
Choke throws a big counter head kick but Corcoran avoids it with no problem.
Choke checks a low kick from Corcoran.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corcoran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Corcoran tries to land a leg kick but Choke saw it coming and moves away.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Corcoran throws a combination. Choke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Choke.
Corcoran is looking for a counter combo.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corcoran circles away.
Choke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corcoran.
Choke dives in for a single leg takedown but Corcoran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Choke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choke ducks right into an uppercut from Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choke in his tracks.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Corcoran sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corcoran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choke can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Choke is defended easily by Corcoran.#T3#
Choke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a nice looking body shot.
Choke moves out of range of the body kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke with the counter takedown but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran scores with a jab to the head.
Corcoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Choke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Choke checks a leg kick nicely.
Choke feints the counter takedown.
Choke slips a jab from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Corcoran does no damage.
Corcoran throws a low kick but Choke moves out of range easily.
Corcoran sets himself, and Choke steps forward looking for the clinch! Corcoran avoids it this time.
A jab from Corcoran misses. #T4#
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinny Corcoran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Corcoran clinches.
Choke is trying to drag Corcoran to the mat but Corcoran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Choke tries to score a body lock takedown but Corcoran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Corcoran gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choke gets back to full guard.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corcoran is one step ahead there.
Choke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Corcoran puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corcoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Choke.
Corcoran throws a hook but Choke avoids it easily.
Choke with the counter takedown but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Choke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Choke moves out of range easily.
Choke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corcoran defends it well.
Corcoran throws a hook but Choke avoids it easily.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick by Corcoran misses #TD2#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corcoran wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran is trying to maintain the position but Choke is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corcoran is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corcoran sees it coming and defends easily.
Corcoran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corcoran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corcoran defending well though. #SUB2#
Corcoran is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke.
Corcoran gets full guard.
Vinny Corcoran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Choke postures up.
Corcoran wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corcoran is keeping the position for now.
Corcoran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choke manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Corcoran preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinny Corcoran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corcoran's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Choke has an active guard here but Corcoran has managed to pass into half guard.
Choke gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corcoran escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Choke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Corcoran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corcoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corcoran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corcoran trying to pass the guard but Choke defending well.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Corcoran passes to side control.
Choke parries the strikes from Corcoran easily there. Corcoran is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Choke to escape.
Choke looking for a sweep but Corcoran has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Corcoran content just to control the position here.
Choke is desperately trying to improve his position but Corcoran has a good base and remains in mount.
Corcoran tries to control but Choke wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke is trying to escape the mount.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corcoran 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
C4 - XXX - Big Wreck
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Corcoran checks the leg kick.
Corcoran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pratoomwong blocks it well.
Corcoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratoomwong is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pratoomwong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corcoran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corcoran throws a shot from downtown. Pratoomwong moves away and avoids it.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Corcoran takes the fight into the clinch.
Corcoran lands an uppercut.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
Pratoomwong throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pratoomwong.
Corcoran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corcoran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran misses with a punch on the inside.
Pratoomwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pratoomwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Corcoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corcoran wants to slow Pratoomwong down by chopping away at his legs.
Pratoomwong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corcoran 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.#T1#
Pratoomwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran flicks out a counter leg kick but Pratoomwong steps away.
Nice defenses there by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong misses with an uppercut.
Pratoomwong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corcoran to score with a decent uppercut.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corcoran goes for a double leg but Pratoomwong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pratoomwong continues to drive forward.
Corcoran tries to clinch up.
A jab from Corcoran misses.
And Pratoomwong counters with a quick kick to the body but Corcoran blocks it.
Corcoran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corcoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Pratoomwong counters with a left to the body.
Corcoran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pratoomwong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corcoran throws a hook to the side of Pratoomwong's head but Pratoomwong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pratoomwong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pratoomwong jabs Corcoran right on the nose. Corcoran blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Pratoomwong throws a shot from downtown. Corcoran moves away and avoids it.
Corcoran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pratoomwong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corcoran thinking.
Pratoomwong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Pratoomwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Corcoran. #T2#
Pratoomwong blocks a head kick by Corcoran.
Pratoomwong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratoomwong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pratoomwong looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Corcoran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corcoran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pratoomwong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corcoran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chakrit Pratoomwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratoomwong misses with a two punch combination.
Corcoran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Pratoomwong misses.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pratoomwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Pratoomwong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pratoomwong misses with an uppercut
and Pratoomwong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran takes a swing at Pratoomwong's ribcage but misses.
Pratoomwong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut
and Pratoomwong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corcoran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pratoomwong.#T3#
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Corcoran lands a jab to the nose.
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Pratoomwong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pratoomwong throws an overhand right that lands on Corcoran's shoulder, as Corcoran tries to avoid the shot.
Pratoomwong checks a leg kick.
Corcoran misses with a double jab.
It looked like Pratoomwong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corcoran throws a looping overhand right but Pratoomwong ducks down to avoid it.
Pratoomwong ducks right into an uppercut from Corcoran.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Corcoran throws out a loose jab but Pratoomwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pratoomwong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corcoran thinking.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Corcoran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corcoran.
Pratoomwong blocks a head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Pratoomwong saw that one coming.
Pratoomwong throwing a counter right hand but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pratoomwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a body shot.
Pratoomwong throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran moves out of range as Pratoomwong strikes.
Pratoomwong loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corcoran checks a low kick from Pratoomwong.
Corcoran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corcoran throws a nice looking combination but Pratoomwong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pratoomwong looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pratoomwong takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Pratoomwong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pratoomwong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corcoran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pratoomwong takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Corcoran tries to land a body kick
and Pratoomwong counters with a stiff right hand.
Pratoomwong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Pratoomwong misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinny Corcoran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
That's time! Pratoomwong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pratoomwong throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran avoids the head kick by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pratoomwong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corcoran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Corcoran.
Pratoomwong misses with a low kick.
Corcoran jabs Pratoomwong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pratoomwong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
Corcoran thumps Pratoomwong with a low kick.
Corcoran throws a body kick that misses.
Pratoomwong scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratoomwong moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
Pratoomwong misses with a straight left.
Pratoomwong lands with a hook. Corcoran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pratoomwong tries to bum rush Corcoran with a series of wild strikes but Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pratoomwong. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong misses with a left hand
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corcoran moves forwards but Pratoomwong connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Vinny Corcoran's cut even more.
Corcoran misses with a straight right.
Corcoran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pratoomwong tried to score with a low kick but Corcoran checks it.#CL2#
Corcoran has closed the distance and engaged Pratoomwong in a clinch.
A short right from Corcoran.
Pratoomwong working aggressively here.
Corcoran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Corcoran manages to break the clinch.
Corcoran misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
Pratoomwong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pratoomwong walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Corcoran misses
and Pratoomwong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pratoomwong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corcoran checks it well. #T2#
Pratoomwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corcoran.
Decent striking displayed by Corcoran there.
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Pratoomwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corcoran.
Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pratoomwong's sensitive parts.
Pratoomwong misses with a straight left.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corcoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pratoomwong.
Corcoran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corcoran needs to keep his hands up - Pratoomwong had a free shot at his head there.
Pratoomwong connects with a body shot that sends Corcoran's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Pratoomwong.
Corcoran looks for the body kick but Pratoomwong saw that one coming.
Corcoran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pratoomwong throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Pratoomwong.#T3#
Corcoran moves out of range as Pratoomwong throws a body kick.
Corcoran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A lazy body kick from Corcoran
and Pratoomwong counters with a low kick, right behind Corcoran 's knee.
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Pratoomwong is out of range.
Corcoran feints a jab promting Pratoomwong to slip. Corcoran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pratoomwong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Corcoran is breathing heavily.
Corcoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratoomwong throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Pratoomwong connects with a leg kick.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Pratoomwong. That snapped Corcoran's head back.
Corcoran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratoomwong walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
Pratoomwong misses with a looping right.
Corcoran blocks a jab.
Corcoran throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pratoomwong counter with a right hand.
Pratoomwong throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Pratoomwong scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#The cut above Vinny Corcoran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pratoomwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Corcoran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pratoomwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pratoomwong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pratoomwong misses with a leg kick
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corcoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratoomwong is just out of range.
Pratoomwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Pratoomwong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corcoran moves in looking to clinch but Pratoomwong pushes him off.
Pratoomwong is looking to counter punch.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Pratoomwong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Pratoomwong misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corcoran. #CL2#
Corcoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pratoomwong pushes Corcoran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Pratoomwong works on Corcoran's body with a couple of short punches.
Pratoomwong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinny Corcoran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nice shot by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong slips a jab from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Pratoomwong jabs at Corcoran's body.
Pratoomwong swings for the body but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran misses with a body punch
and Pratoomwong counters with a stiff right hand.
Pratoomwong pushes Corcoran away with a front kick.
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong slips under a jab.
It looked like Pratoomwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corcoran.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pratoomwong.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Pratoomwong saw that one coming.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Pratoomwong saw that one coming.#KD#
Pratoomwong lands a big uppercut and Corcoran crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Corcoran looks OK. Pratoomwong waves Corcoran back to his feet!#ROC#Corcoran is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pratoomwong.
A quick step to the side and Pratoomwong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran is still on wobbly legs! Can Pratoomwong finish him?
Corcoran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Corcoran misses
and Pratoomwong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#Vinny Corcoran's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinny Corcoran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chakrit Pratoomwong!
Chakrit Pratoomwong retains his light heavyweight title!
Chakrit Pratoomwong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
C4 XXIII - Wu vs. Dias
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Corcoran cracks a nice hook into Baldelli's ribs.
Corcoran lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Baldelli.
Corcoran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Baldelli tries to keep at a distance but Corcoran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baldelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corcoran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baldelli backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Baldelli fails to land.
Good body shot from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baldelli misses with a body punch.
Baldelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corcoran.
Baldelli misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corcoran.
Baldelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baldelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Corcoran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corcoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baldelli in his tracks. #CL#
Corcoran darts in and clinches Baldelli up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Corcoran. #T1#
Corcoran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baldelli looks winded!
Corcoran lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baldelli needs to keep his hands up - Corcoran had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corcoran.
Baldelli throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baldelli misses with a looping left.
Corcoran is looking to clinch.
Corcoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Baldelli.
Corcoran throws a nice head kick!
Corcoran throws a right and a left that Baldelli avoids nicely.
Corcoran scores with a jab.
Corcoran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baldelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran works the jab nicely.
Corcoran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baldelli staying out of range there.
Corcoran throws a hook to the side of Baldelli's head but Baldelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Baldelli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corcoran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baldelli under the eye.
Corcoran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baldelli counters with a solid body kick.
Corcoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baldelli in his tracks.
Corcoran lands a jab.
Corcoran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baldelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran working aggressively here.
#T3#
Baldelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corcoran swings wildly with an uppercut but Baldelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baldelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corcoran throws a punch but it's blocked by Baldelli.
Corcoran is struggling to control the position.
Baldelli blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Corcoran on the inside.
Nice body punch from Baldelli - that landed with a thud.
Baldelli tries to work over Corcoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baldelli lands a nice uppercut.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
Baldelli avoids a wild elbow strike from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baldelli or not.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
Baldelli misses with a body punch.
Corcoran is working Baldelli over against the cage.#BC2#
Baldelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corcoran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corcoran throws a hook but Baldelli blocks it.#T4#
Baldelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Corcoran throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corcoran. That's going to slow Baldelli down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corcoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Corcoran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baldelli. Baldelli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corcoran keeps Baldelli at a distance using the push kick.
Baldelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Corcoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baldelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baldelli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corcoran clobbers Baldelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corcoran catches Baldelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Baldelli. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Corcoran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baldelli is looking to clinch.
Corcoran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Corcoran as he connects with a hook.
Baldelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Baldelli is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baldelli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baldelli slips a straight right by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baldelli jabs at Corcoran's body.#T1#
Corcoran lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baldelli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corcoran. Corcoran obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Corcoran does it's job there.
Corcoran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baldelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Corcoran.
Corcoran with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Corcoran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corcoran.#CL2#
Baldelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corcoran, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corcoran.
Corcoran unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baldelli! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Corcoran is unloading with more strikes now! Baldelli drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XIII
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payton.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Corcoran moved out of range.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran counters with a thumping low kick.
Corcoran's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Corcoran duly obliges.
Payton misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Payton misses the target.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Corcoran 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.
Corcoran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Payton.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Payton throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.
Payton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Payton lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Corcoran misses with a lunging right hand
and Corcoran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Payton moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payton! But no joy.
Corcoran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payton under the eye.
Corcoran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payton throws a shot to the body.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Payton misses the jab.
Corcoran tries a head kick but it misses.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corcoran tries to clinch up but Payton circles away and keeps his distance.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Payton.
A bone on bone clash there as Payton blocks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Payton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payton throws a right hand that misses
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payton.#T2#
Payton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Payton.
Walter Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corcoran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corcoran throws a hook but Payton blocks it.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corcoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran misses with a looping right.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Corcoran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Payton lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is getting worse.
Payton swings for the body but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran takes one on the button.
Payton throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payton, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Corcoran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payton tries to avoid it but Corcoran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payton to the ground. Payton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Corcoran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payton loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Corcoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Payton circles away.
Payton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payton throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Corcoran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Payton.
Payton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corcoran in his tracks.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#Corcoran is rocked!
Payton connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Corcoran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Vinny Corcoran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Payton! Corcoran is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
An out of breath Walter Payton 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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KoF:IW Golden Claws IX
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corcoran thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corcoran takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
As Williams tries to get set, Corcoran tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Corcoran wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams works over Corcoran's head and body with a nice combination.
Corcoran walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran misses with a jab to the body
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Corcoran had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larry Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a right and a left that Corcoran avoids nicely.
Williams's coach down at Memento Mori was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Corcoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corcoran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Corcoran.
Good shot there by Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick.
Corcoran connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corcoran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Corcoran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corcoran circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Corcoran is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Corcoran keeps the fight on the outside.
Corcoran looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Corcoran's belly button to the back.
Larry Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Corcoran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a solid body kick.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Corcoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Corcoran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corcoran lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with a body shot
and Corcoran counters with a nice body shot.
Corcoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corcoran counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corcoran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corcoran swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
Larry Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams tries to clinch but Corcoran is having none of it.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Corcoran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Corcoran's shoulder, as Corcoran tries to avoid the shot.
Williams misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Corcoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corcoran slips under a jab.
Corcoran misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran connects with the punch.#CL#
Corcoran clinches up against the cage.
Corcoran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Corcoran avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage. #BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Corcoran punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corcoran moves away.
Corcoran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Williams connects with a right hand. Corcoran shakes it off.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Williams.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Corcoran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corcoran misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Corcoran clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Corcoran.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corcoran tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Corcoran back against the cage.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Corcoran lands with a right to the head.
Corcoran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Corcoran on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Corcoran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Corcoran fails to land.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corcoran.
Corcoran takes a shot to the head.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran misses with the head strike.
Corcoran can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Corcoran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corcoran.
Corcoran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Corcoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Corcoran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corcoran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corcoran.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Corcoran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Corcoran moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Corcoran
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corcoran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corcoran lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Larry Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corcoran moves away.
As Williams looks to move away, Corcoran throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Corcoran misses with a hook.
Williams throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
As Williams looks to move away, Corcoran throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams jabs at Corcoran's body.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corcoran was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corcoran takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran scores with a nice body kick.
Corcoran takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Corcoran off the cage and back into range.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams tests Corcoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Corcoran slips under a jab.#T2#
Corcoran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corcoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Corcoran.
Williams throws out a counter right but Corcoran avoids it with no problem.
Williams wants to clinch
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corcoran.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Williams. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Williams digs a good hook to Corcoran's body.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.#T3#
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Corcoran counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Corcoran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Corcoran misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corcorans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams digs a good body shot into Corcoran's ribs.#T4#
Corcoran wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Corcoran takes one to the chin there.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corcoran misses with a wild body shot.
Corcoran is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Corcoran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Corcoran throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Williams misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Corcoran tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Corcoran's head.
Corcoran misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Corcoran counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Williams misses.
Corcoran wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Corcoran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corcoran under the eye.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corcoran needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Corcoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Corcoran's defenses.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
letting Corcoran counter with a right hand.
Corcoran throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Corcoran scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Corcoran is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corcoran blocks a jab.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corcoran walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams cracks Corcoran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a hook
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Corcoran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corcoran slips under a jab.
Corcoran just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws out a counter right but Corcoran avoids it with no problem.
Corcoran misses with the body kick
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a right hand that misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Williams is looking to clinch.
Corcoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corcoran tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams slips under a jab from Corcoran.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Corcoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corcoran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corcoran doesn't seem phased though.
Corcoran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
Corcoran takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams works Corcoran's body with a nice hook.
Williams avoids the body shot from Corcoran.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams punishes Corcoran's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Corcoran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Corcoran's head.
Corcoran moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Corcoran was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corcoran slips a jab from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Corcoran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Corcoran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corcoran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Corcoran persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Corcoran throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Corcoran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Larry Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams throws a right hand that Corcoran ducks under and follows up with a left that Corcoran also avoids with ease.
Williams blocks a head kick by Corcoran.
Williams digs a good body shot into Corcoran's ribs.
Corcoran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corcoran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corcoran's hands.
Corcoran misses the jab.
Corcoran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Corcoran.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corcoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corcoran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Vinny Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams tests Corcoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corcoran shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Corcoran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Corcoran's head.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Corcoran's ribs.
Corcoran misses with a double jab.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.#T4#
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses.
Corcoran is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams connects with a jab.
Corcoran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams looks to land a combination but Corcoran avoids it well.
Williams throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Corcoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corcoran takes one to the side of the head.
Williams punishes Corcoran's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Williams!
Larry Williams is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Larry Williams, 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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KoF:IW Golden Claws VII
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muise throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muise throws a poor cross that misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran throws a good cross that connects.
Muise throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muise.
Corcoran tries to move into range but Muise moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corcoran throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Corcoran.
#CUT2#It looks like Derick Muise has been cut.
Muise scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran throws the left hand but Muise avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muise.
Muise throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Muise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a jab when Muise was well out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Corcoran misses the target.
Corcoran throws a hook to the side of Muise's head but Muise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corcoran stuns Muise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corcoran was well out of range. Poor timing from Muise.
Muise misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran throws a body kick that misses
and Muise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Muise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muise misses with a looping right.
Corcoran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Muise misses.
Muise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muise.
Corcoran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Corcoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muise throws out the jab.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Muise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corcoran misses with a double jab.
Muise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corcoran on the side of the head.
Muise connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Muise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Corcoran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corcoran lands with an overhand left.
Corcoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Corcoran slips a jab from Muise.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muise missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran thinks about the counter body kick.
Corcoran scores with a push kick.
Muise misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Corcoran misses.
Corcoran has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Muise throws a lazy uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran shoots in and drives through. Muise sprawls well.
Muise is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Jab by Muise.
Muise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corcoran.
Derick Muise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Muise.
Corcoran moves out of range as Muise strikes.
Muise looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Corcoran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a jab when Muise was well out of range.
Muise misses with a straight left.
Derick Muise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muise takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muise. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muise.
Corcoran lands a leg kick that knocks Muise off balance momentarily.
Muise throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.#T4#
Corcoran moves out of range as Muise strikes.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Muise saw that one coming.
Muise misses with a right hand
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Muise's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muise looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Corcoran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran throws a hook but Muise avoids it easily.
Muise throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muise pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range and Muise settles back down.
Corcoran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Muise backs up against the cage.
A shot to the body from Muise misses
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Muise throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Corcoran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Muise had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muise throws a poor cross that misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Muise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corcoran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derick Muise's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muise.
Corcoran lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muise blocks the body kick.
Muise throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Muise throws a shot from downtown. Corcoran moves away and avoids it.
Muise throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muise.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corcoran lands a body shot.
Muise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corcoran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muise.
Muise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muise blocks a leg kick.
Muise missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Muise might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Corcoran lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muise checks a low kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut
and Muise counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Muise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muise swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Muise.
Corcoran throws a body punch but Muise moves out of range.
Muise misses with a head kick.
Corcoran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muise misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Corcoran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Muise moves out of range easily.
Corcoran shoots for a double leg takedown but Muise sprawls well. He's pushed Corcoran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Muise misses
and Corcoran counters with a right hand to the body.
Corcoran defending well as Muise loads up on a big left hand.
Corcoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Muise misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Muise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muise misses with a hook.
Muise throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muise blocks the body kick.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muise misses with a looping left.
Muise throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Muise.
Muise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corcoran 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 Muise has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muise and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy body kick from Corcoran
and Corcoran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muise.
Muise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Corcoran stuns Muise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corcoran lands with a hook. Muise tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muise lands a leg kick that knocks Corcoran off balance momentarily.
Muise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corcoran.
Muise swings widly with a right hand
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
Muise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corcoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muise misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Muise misses with a straight right.
Muise moves out of range of the body kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses.
Muise misses with a hook
and Corcoran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muise takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Corcoran misses with a kick to the body.
Muise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muise gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muise throws a sloppy body shot
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran throws a looping overhand right but Muise ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Corcoran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corcoran.
Muise swings for the body but Corcoran moves out of range.
Muise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corcoran.
Muise misses with a lunging right hand
and Corcoran makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Muise really felt that one!
Muise throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corcoran throws a leg kick which misses Muise's front leg but catches the back leg as Muise tries to avoid it.
Corcoran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muise back to the cage. Corcoran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derick Muise's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Muise lands a jab to the head.
Muise connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corcoran. Corcoran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corcoran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Muise misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Muise takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corcoran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corcoran moves away.
Muise throws a lazy uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Muise does it's job there.
Muise looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Muise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Muise.
As Muise backs off Corcoran throws a huge counter combo but Muise manages to avoid it all.
Muise misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muise has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Corcoran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corcoran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muise lands with an uppercut that bounces Corcoran off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Muise misses with a hook. Corcoran ducked under it nicely.
Muise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muise slips under a jab.
Muise throws a poor cross that misses
and Corcoran counters with a one-two to the body.
Muise throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran throws a lazy right hand but Muise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Derick Muise's cut is getting worse.
Corcoran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corcoran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muise throws an off balance right hand
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muise misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muise lands with a straight right. Corcoran didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Muise.
Corcoran lands a glancing blow to the side of Muise's head.#T2#
Corcoran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muise lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muise loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Muise misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Muise throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Corcoran tries to clinch but Muise is having none of it.
Corcoran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muise.
Muise takes one to the side of the head.
Muise swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Muise is rocked!
Muise throws a wild hook but Corcoran just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Muise gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Corcoran raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran is the new light heavyweight champion!
Vinny Corcoran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws V
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Ruth backs off Corcoran throws a huge counter combo but Ruth manages to avoid it all.
Ruth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Corcoran has closed the distance and engaged Ruth in a clinch.
Ruth wants to stall.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corcoran pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruth is pushing Corcoran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruth misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran blocking some punches.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corcoran.
Corcoran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Corcoran's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Corcoran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Corcoran misses with an elbow strike.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Corcoran.
A body shot lands from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a right to the head.
Ruth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Ruth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corcoran pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran cracks Ruth with a nice body shot.
Ruth is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Corcoran.
Corcoran cracks Ruth with a nice body shot.
Corcoran gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corcoran.
Corcoran gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Corcoran on the inside.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruth is trying to drag Corcoran to the mat but Corcoran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Corcoran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corcoran lands with a short shot to the head.
Corcoran digs a right hand underneath Ruth's ribcage. Ruth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruths head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Corcoran pushes Ruth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corcoran lands a right hand.
Corcoran lands a left hand.
#KD2#
Corcoran drops Ruth onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ruth is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Ruth is rocked!
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Ruth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Corcoran.
A hook to the body from Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran scores with a shoulder strike.
Corcoran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Corcoran lands with a light punch inside.
Corcoran lands a big right hand that drops Ruth! The killer instinct kicks in and Corcoran finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Corcoran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws III
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran throws a combination that misses
and Schafer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corcoran misses with a straight left.
Schafer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Schafer throws a right hand that misses
and Corcoran counters with a one-two to the body.
Schafer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Corcoran clinches up with Schafer and pushes him back against the cage.
Corcoran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schafer.
Corcoran misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schafer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corcoran.
Corcoran stalling in the clinch.
Corcoran gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Corcoran lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a left to the head.
Schafer tries to break the clinch but Corcoran is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a right to the head.
Corcoran blocks an uppercut.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schafer lands a shoulder strike.
Corcoran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Corcoran.
Schafer can't find room to land a body shot as Corcoran controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schafer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corcoran presses Schafer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corcoran prevents a body shot from Schafer.
Schafer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corcoran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Schafer is rocked!
Schafer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schafer is still on wobbly legs! Can Corcoran finish him?
Schafer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Schafer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran misses with the head strike.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Corcoran prevents a body shot from Schafer.
Schafer seems to have recovered his senses.
Corcoran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schafer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schafer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Schafer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Corcoran is unloading with more strikes now! Schafer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws II
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucero.
Lucero feints the counter takedown.
Corcoran jabs at Lucero's body.
Lucero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Ivor Lucero has been cut.
Corcoran lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Lucero can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Corcoran and Lucero drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Corcoran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
After the fight, Vinny Corcoran 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:
may the force be with you
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelleher wants to clinch.
Corcoran throws a hook but Kelleher blocks it.
Kelleher cracks a nice hook into Corcoran's ribs.
Kelleher wants to clinch
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Corcoran clinches.
Corcoran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelleher controls his hands.
Kelleher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelleher missing with knees to the body.
Corcoran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelleher controls his hands.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body.
Corcoran works on Kelleher's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelleher tries to circle away but Corcoran has him pinned against the cage.
Kelleher trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelleher.
Kelleher blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Kelleher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelleher tries to clinch but Corcoran is having none of it.
Kelleher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corcoran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Kelleher blocks the body kick.
Corcoran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelleher circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelleher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Corcoran manages to circle out of the way.
Kelleher misses with a double jab
and Kelleher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Sean Kelleher has been cut.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
Corcoran thuds his right hand into Kelleher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Kelleher misses with a takedown
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran connects with a looping right hand.
Kelleher walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corcoran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kelleher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corcoran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Kelleher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelleher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelleher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelleher tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Corcoran. #T3#
Kelleher throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corcoran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelleher fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelleher looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
Corcoran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelleher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corcoran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corcoran throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kelleher counter with a right hand.
Corcoran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelleher is out of range and Corcoran settles back down.
Corcoran misses the shot to the body.
Kelleher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kelleher wants to clinch but Corcoran slips to the side
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Kelleher closes the distance and clinches up with Corcoran, looking for a takedown. Kelleher pushes Corcoran against the cage but Corcoran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corcoran is looking for the big counter here.
Kelleher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corcoran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kelleher shoots for a double leg takedown but Corcoran sprawls well. He's pushed Kelleher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corcoran throws out a counter right but Kelleher avoids it with no problem.
Kelleher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corcoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Corcoran there.#CUT2#Sean Kelleher's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelleher goes for a double leg but Corcoran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corcoran continues to drive forward.
Corcoran lands a nice looking body shot.
Corcoran avoids the head kick by Kelleher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Kelleher's cut.
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#
Kelleher darts in looking for a takedown but Corcoran gets double underhooks and turns Kelleher into the cage.
Corcoran tries to counter with a clinch but Kelleher shakes him off and moves away.
Kelleher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Corcoran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Corcoran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran is continuing to stall.#T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Corcoran moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kelleher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corcoran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Corcoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelleher struggling a bit here.
Corcoran just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kelleher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kelleher ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Kelleher ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Kelleher tries to clinch up
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelleher goes for a double leg but Corcoran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corcoran continues to drive forward.
Corcoran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Kelleher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corcoran cracks Kelleher with an open hand slap.
Sean Kelleher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelleher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Corcoran closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Corcoran is trying to trip Kelleher. He has hold of a leg but Kelleher is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Corcoran persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Corcoran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Corcoran postures up and lands a big shot to Kelleher's brow. #T4##SUB#
Kelleher looking for a guillotine here but Corcoran defends easily.
Corcoran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Kelleher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Kelleher is out of range.
Kelleher is looking to counter the offense by Corcoran and move into the clinch.
Kelleher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corcoran is looking for the big counter here.
Corcoran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kelleher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelleher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelleher avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corcoran misses with a hook.
Kelleher has his takedown stuffed
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kelleher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corcoran as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Kelleher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corcoran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kelleher doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Corcoran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Kelleher gets control of Corcoran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kelleher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Corcoran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corcoran content to stall in guard here.
Vinny Corcoran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Corcoran passes Kelleher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Corcoran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The adventures of Corcoran the control monster continue. Boring.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corcoran lunges at Kelleher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kelleher's hand. #CUT2#Sean Kelleher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Corcoran throws a low kick but Kelleher moves out of range easily.
Kelleher doesn't manage to clinch there - Corcoran circles away.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corcoran slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelleher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Kelleher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corcoran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelleher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corcoran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelleher slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Sean Kelleher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corcoran lands a jab to the nose.
Kelleher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kelleher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sean Kelleher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corcoran lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corcoran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
LK1-I-daddy's little monster
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran cracks Manxu with an open hand slap.
Corcoran lands a jab to the nose.
Manxu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manxu throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Corcoran moves into the clinch.
Manxu trying to stall but Corcoran improves his position.
A short right from Corcoran.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manxu throws a punch but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran gets through Manxu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran stalling against the ropes.
Corcoran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manxu backwards.
Corcoran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manxu up against the ropes.
Manxu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manxu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Corcoran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corcoran scores with a shoulder strike.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Corcoran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corcoran walks into a straight right hand from Manxu.#CL2#
Corcoran has closed the distance and engaged Manxu in a clinch.
Corcoran avoids a wild elbow strike from Manxu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manxu.
Corcoran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corcoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corcoran lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran scores with a shot to the side of Manxu's head. #T2#
Corcoran lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Manxu is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Corcoran.
Oh Manxu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manxu has had enough of the clinch but Corcoran keeps him there for the moment.
Corcoran swings wildly with an uppercut but Manxu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Manxu seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Corcoran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Corcoran forces Manxu back against the ropes and clinches.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manxu backwards.
Corcoran scores with a shoulder strike.
Manxu tries to circle away but Corcoran has him pinned against the ropes.
Corcoran is pushing Manxu up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Corcoran lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manxu throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manxu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manxu. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran lands a jab to Manxu's midsection.
A jab from Corcoran does it's job there.
Manxu throws a nice looking combination but Corcoran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manxu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manxu there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Fu Manxu has been cut.
Vinny Corcoran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Corcoran. Beautiful body shot.
Manxu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corcoran.
Manxu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Corcoran doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Manxu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Manxu's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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