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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Show tries to sprawl but Daddy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daddy trying to control from half guard but Show is working away. #SUB2#
Daddy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Show tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Daddy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Daddy!
The defeated Michael Show had this to say: 'he was the better man today!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Show on the side of the head.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Show doesn't seem bothered though.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Show's ribs.
Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Show.
Show throws a big counter combination but Kelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Show moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Show manages to avoid it.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Show rather than just go for the knockout.
Show tries to clinch but Kelly moves away
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Show was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kelly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kelly lands the left hand.#T1#
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Show doesn't seem bothered though.
Show throws a combination that misses
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Show on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Show gets tackled into the cage by Kelly. Kelly maintains the clinch.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Show is breathing heavily.
Kelly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Show misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly lands a body punch.
Show letting Kelly take a breather here.
Kelly presses Show against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Show or not.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
Kelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelly stalling.
Kelly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly lands a jab to the nose.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Show's belly button to the back.#T3#
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kelly lands a jab to Show's midsection.
Show takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Show looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook.
Show gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly jabs Show to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Show looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly lands a jab.#T4#
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Show is rocked!
Kelly lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Show is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Show gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kelly gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Show is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Kelly!
Michael Show spoke after the fight, saying 'he was the better man today!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mitchell scores with a takedown into Show's guard.
Mitchell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Show 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show looking to control.
Mitchell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SU2#
Mitchell gets to his feet. Show looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Show doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
#CL2#
Mitchell darts in and clinches Show up against the cage.
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Show lands with a light punch inside.
Show is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling him.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Show is defending well for now.
Show is working Mitchell over against the cage.
Show tries to pull guard but Mitchell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Show.
#T2#
Show is trying to force a seperation but Mitchell has the dominant position.
Show changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Show is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Show looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Show counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Show scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Show jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with Show around his waist. Show gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Show scores with a shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Show is trying to pull guard but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Show prevents it.
Show lands a body punch. #TD#
Show successfully pulls guard.
Mitchell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Mitchell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Show closes the distance and clinches.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
Show blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
#BC#
Show manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Mitchell takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Show.
Mitchell is trying to drag Show to the mat but Show just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mitchell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Show.
#T1#
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
Show lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Show.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Show stalling against the cage.
Mitchell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitchell slowing the pace effectively.
Show is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Show down to the mat. Show avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Mitchell.
Mitchell with a poor takedown
and Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Show counters with a thumping low kick.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
Mitchell rushes Show and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Show on the inside.
Show jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mitchell walks away with a smile on his face. Show gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mitchell rushes Show and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Show manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Show takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mitchell wants the takedown. Show is fighting it off but Mitchell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Show's guard against the cage.#ES#
Show has his feet on Mitchell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3##CL#
Show moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchell wants to break free but Show has control.
Mitchell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Show walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Show moves into the clinch.
Show is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Show gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Show manages to break the clinch.
Show tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Show.
Mitchell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Show is looking to clinch.
Mitchell only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Show tries to keep at a distance but Mitchell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Show throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Show lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Show tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Show.
A left hand lands to the body for Show.
Mitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Show after a bit of a struggle.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Show manages to get underhooks.
Show lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Show scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Show dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Show moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Show wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Show in a clinch.
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Show smiles and moves away.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt
and Show counters with a straight right hand.
Michael Show is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Show tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Show fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Mitchell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mitchell prevents Show from escaping the position.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Show is working from the bottom.
Mitchell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Show.#SUB2#
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Show is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Show prevents Mitchell from moving into mount. #T2#
Show is trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchell taking a breather here.
Show struggling a bit here.#T3#
Show is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell takes a little break here. Show wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Show counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchell looks for a takedown but Show sprawls well.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Show.
Show defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.#CL#
Show fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
Show leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Show tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Show escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Michael Show.
I think Show 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Show!
A victorious Michael Show thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flowers looks to land a combination but Show avoids it well.
Show changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Flowers throws a looping overhand right but Show ducks down to avoid it.
Show tries to clinch up.
Flowers with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flowers!
#CUT2#It looks like Michael Show has been cut.
Flowers fails with the takedown
and Show counters with a nice uppercut.
Show walks into a straight right hand from Flowers.
Tiger Flowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Show bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flowers connects with a jab.
A combination from Flowers does no damage.
Flowers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flowers connects with the punch.
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!
Show takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flowers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Flowers tries to get set, Show tries to push him back and clinch up but Flowers manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Show tries to clinch up.
Show tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Show with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flowers to score with a decent uppercut.
Flowers misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flowers!
#CL2#
Flowers closes the distance and pushes Show back into the cage.#BC2#
Flowers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flowers lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Flowers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Show doesn't seem phased though.
Show seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A lazy left from Flowers finds it's target.
Show needs to keep his hands up - Flowers had a free shot at his head there.
Flowers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Show had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Flowers darts in and clinches Show up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Flowers.
#T2#
Flowers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Flowers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Show doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flowers shoots in but Show avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Show was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flowers.
Show uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flowers.
Flowers fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Flowers.
Show tries to close the distance and clinch but Flowers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flowers 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.
Flowers shoots in but no luck this time.
Flowers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Show ducks under a wild hook from Flowers.#T3#
Show ducks under a wild hook from Flowers.
A little feinted left hand from Show on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flowers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Show takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flowers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Show back to the cage. Flowers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Show tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Flowers drives through and clinches with Show against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Show creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Show tries to circle away but Flowers has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Flowers.
Show is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Flowers breaks from the clinch.
Flowers connects with a right hand. Show shakes it off.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown but Show shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flowers jabs Show to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Show uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flowers.
Flowers moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Flowers moves into range and clinches up with Show.
Flowers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Flowers.
Show takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Flowers.
A short right from Flowers on the inside. #ROC2#Show is rocked!#BC2#
Flowers breaks from the clinch.
Oh Show is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flowers lands with a cross.
Flowers drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Show right on the button. Show goes down! Flowers follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Flowers gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Flowers!
Michael Show was interviewed post fight and said 'he was the better man today!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Okafor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okafor drops an elbow to the side of Show's head.
Okafor throwing shots but Show is blocking nicely.
Show wants to get back to his feet.
Okafor lands strikes from half guard.
Show has hold of Okafor's hands but Okafor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okafor connects with a nice short shot to Show's temple.
Show has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Show knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okafor on the ground.
Okafor working Show over with strikes.
Okafor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Show is rocked!
Okafor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Show with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Show is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Okafor lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Show quite badly. Show pulls Okafor in close trying to recover. Okafor postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Show on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Show doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Michael Show was interviewed post fight and said 'he was the better man today!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show avoids the body shot from Rudenko.
Show went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rudenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rudenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Show.
Show tries to clinch there but Rudenko circles away.
#CL#
Show moves into the clinch successfully.
Rudenko lands a shot to the body.
Show lands a knee to the body.
Rudenko dodges an elbow strike from Show.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudenko tries a body shot but Show blocks it.
Rudenko tries to circle away but Show has him pinned against the cage.
Rudenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Rudenko misses with a body punch.
Rudenko has a couple of punches blocked by Show.
Rudenko tries to throw a body punch but Show avoids it by throwing Rudenko back against the cage.
Show is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rudenko to keep the fight standing.
Show prevents Rudenko from breaking the clinch.
Show lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rudenko.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rudenko's elbow.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Rudenko controls the action.
Rudenko tries a body shot but Show blocks it.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rudenko tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.
Show stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Show fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rudenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Show can't get the takedown.
Come on Rudenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Show unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rudenko has Show pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Show manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Show breaks the clinch.
#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rudenko.
Show takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rudenko misses with a head kick.
Show ducks under a wild hook from Rudenko.
Show is looking for a counter combo.
Rudenko misses with a low kick as Show jumps back.
Show was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Show gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Show blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Show breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Show keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Rudenko.#T4#
Show tries to clinch up but Rudenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Show tries to clinch up.
Rudenko loads up on a big right hand but Show slips the punch.
Rudenko tries to bum rush Show with a series of wild strikes but Show uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rudenko dives in and grabs Show's left leg, looking for a takedown. Show pushes down on Rudenko's head and hops out.#CL#
Show instigates a clinch.
Rudenko tries to work over Show's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show jumps guard but Rudenko stands there with Show around his waist. Show gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rudenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Show just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Show will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Show closes the distance and clinches.
Show goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Show tries to clinch but Rudenko moves away
and Rudenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Show scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Rudenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Show, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael Show is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Show is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rudenko.
Viktor Rudenko 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.
Show tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rudenko counters with a two punch combo.
Show checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rudenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rudenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##CL#
Show rushes Rudenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rudenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Show.
Show gets through Rudenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rudenko tries a body shot but Show blocks it.
Good body shot from Show.
Michael Show has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Show misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rudenko jumps guard but Show turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rudenko is trying to pull guard but Show turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Show is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rudenko can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Rudenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show scores with a shoulder strike.
Show pushes Rudenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Show jumps guard but Rudenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Rudenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rudenko.
We've been informed that Rudenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rudenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Show working Rudenko over with knees to the body.#T3#
Rudenko prevents a body shot from Show.
Rudenko has Show pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Show manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Rudenko.
Show letting Rudenko take a breather here.
Rudenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Show gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rudenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Show. #CUT#It looks like Viktor Rudenko has been cut.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Show comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Show will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rudenko up against the cage.
Show avoids a wild elbow strike from Rudenko.
Rudenko is pushing Show up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rudenko is working for takedown but Show is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rudenko lands a shot to the body.
Rudenko is trying to pull guard but Show turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Show dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Rudenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rudenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Rudenko with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Show counters with a crisp one two that drops Rudenko! Show thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rudenko to his feet! Rudenko is in big trouble!#ROC#Rudenko is rocked!
Show blocks a head kick by Rudenko.
Rudenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Show finish him?#CL#
Show clinches.
Rudenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Show pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Show scores with a hook to the body.
Rudenko is trying to break free.
Rudenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Show leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Show pulls guard effortlessly.
Show has control of Rudenko's left arm, preventing Rudenko from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Show is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Show seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rudenko seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Rudenko working for a triangle but Show defends it easily.
Rudenko keeping full guard, as Show tries to pass. #T1#
Rudenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Show is one step ahead there.
Show has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rudenko is proving hard to escape from.
Show seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Show trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rudenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rudenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SU#
Show stands up and waves to Rudenko to follow him.
Rudenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rudenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3##CL2#
Rudenko moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rudenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rudenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Show to keep the fight standing.
Viktor Rudenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Rudenko.
Rudenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rudenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Show.
#T4#
Rudenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rudenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rudenko misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rudenko.
Michael Show is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rudenko tries to circle away but Show has him pinned against the cage.
Show blocks an uppercut.
Rudenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rudenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudenko misses with a body punch.
Rudenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Rudenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Show 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Show!
After winning the bout, Michael Show thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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