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Event:
VKT 7
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Maradona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maradona cracks a nice hook into Faulk's ribs.
Faulk misses with an uppercut.
Faulk connects with a body shot.
Maradona throws a looping overhand right but Faulk ducks down to avoid it.
Faulk misses with a looping right.
Maradona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Faulks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Maradona misses.
Maradona misses with a kick to the body.
San Diego Maradona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maradona misses with a shot to the body
and Maradona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like San Diego Maradona has been cut.
Maradona throws a shot from downtown. Faulk moves away and avoids it.
Faulk tries to clinch but Maradona moves out of range.
Maradona misses with an uppercut
and Faulk counters with a nice uppercut.
Faulk misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Maradona has Faulk up against the ropes in a clinch.
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!
Maradona tries to throw a body punch but Faulk avoids it by throwing Maradona back against the ropes. #T1#
Maradona misses with a punch on the inside.
Maradona misses with the head strike.
Faulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maradona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maradona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faulk prevents a body shot from Maradona. #BC#
Faulk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faulk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Faulk misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Faulk.
Maradona misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Faulk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maradona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Faulk catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Maradona stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Maradona walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Maradona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faulk, pushing him back against the ropes.
Maradona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk blocks a body shot from Maradona.
Faulk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maradona backwards.
Maradona throws a punch but it's blocked by Faulk.
Maradona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Maradona is rocked!#T2#
Faulk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maradona backwards.
Maradona is still on wobbly legs! Can Faulk finish him?
Faulk wants to break free but Maradona has control.
Maradona blocks an uppercut.
Faulk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maradona seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Faulk.
Maradona looks winded!
Faulk lands a nice shot to the body.
Faulk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faulk.
Maradona throws a punch but it's blocked by Faulk.
Maradona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Faulk.
Faulk is leaning against Maradona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faulk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faulk has a couple of punches blocked by Maradona.
Faulk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maradona misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faulk.
Maradona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faulk's elbow.
Faulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maradona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Faulk should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on San Diego Maradona's cut.
That's time! Faulk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Faulk slips under a jab from Maradona.
Faulk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faulk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maradona misses with a kick to the body.
Maradona misses with a leg kick
and Maradona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faulk lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maradona.
Faulk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kevin Faulk is winning the standup battle so far.
Faulk throws a right hand that misses
and Maradona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Faulk misses.
Maradona throws a leg kick #KD#
and Faulk counters with a nice uppercut that drops Maradona onto his backside! Maradona bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
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!
Maradona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faulk is out of range.
Faulk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faulk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faulk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faulk missing with a left hand there. Maradona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faulk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maradona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Maradona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maradona tries to clinch but Faulk is having none of it.
Faulk is looking to counter punch.
Maradona lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faulk backs up against the ropes.
Faulk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Faulk misses with a hook. Maradona ducked under it nicely.
Maradona throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Faulk counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Maradona to the mat, face first! Faulk goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Maradona is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faulk throws a hook but Maradona blocks it.
Faulk swinging wildly here.
Maradona misses with a leg kick
and Faulk 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 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Faulk!
After winning the bout, Kevin Faulk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Final 4
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Maradona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Radovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maradona manages to avoid it.
Radovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Maradona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Our sources have told us that Radovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Radovic blocking some punches.
Radovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short right from Maradona on the inside.
Maradona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radovic misses with an elbow strike.
Maradona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maradona fails to land.
Maradona swings wildly with an uppercut but Radovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maradona misses with some punches.
Maradona struggles to land a body shot inside as Radovic controls his hands.
Maradona struggles to land a body shot inside as Radovic controls his hands.
Maradona misses with some punches.
Maradona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maradona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radovic misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Maradona misses with some punches.
Maradona lands a shoulder strike.
Maradona has a couple of punches blocked by Radovic.
Maradona avoids a wild elbow strike from Radovic.
Radovic throws an elbow that misses.
Radovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like San Diego Maradona has been cut.
Maradona misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Maradona.
Radovic throws an elbow that misses.
Maradona misses with some punches.
Maradona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maradona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maradona blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Maradona.
Maradona avoids the elbow strike from Radovic, against the ropes.
Radovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Maradona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maradona pushes Radovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovic misses with an elbow strike.
Maradona tries a body shot but Radovic blocks it.
#T2#
Maradona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radovic backwards.
Maradona lands with a right to the head.
Maradona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maradona.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Radovic throws an elbow that misses.
Radovic blocks a body shot from Maradona.
Maradona cracks Radovic with a nice body shot.
Maradona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Radovic backwards.
Maradona scores with a hook to the body.
Radovic is breathing heavily.
Maradona blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Maradona.
Maradona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maradona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Radovic backwards.
Radovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Maradona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maradona struggles to land a body shot inside as Radovic controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
San Diego Maradona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on San Diego Maradona's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maradona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maradona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radovic.
Maradona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maradona lands an overhand right.
Radovic drops his hands momentarily and Maradona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Radovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maradona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radovic.
Maradona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radovic.
Maradona throws a wild body kick that Radovic sees coming a mile off.
Maradona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maradona throws a jab when Radovic was well out of range.
No joy there for Maradona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Radovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maradona misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Maradona clinches up with Radovic and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maradona lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maradona blocks an elbow strike from Radovic.
Radovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Radovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maradona's brow.
Nice body punch from Maradona.
Maradona blocks an elbow strike from Radovic.
Radovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maradona scores with a hook to the body.
Maradona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maradona lands with a light punch inside.
Maradona misses with a body punch.
Maradona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radovic's elbow.
San Diego Maradona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maradona misses with a punch on the inside.
Maradona blocks an elbow strike.
Radovic blocking some punches.
Maradona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maradona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Radovic throws an elbow but misses.
Radovic throws an elbow that misses.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maradona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radovic backwards.
Maradona avoids the elbow strike from Radovic, against the ropes.
#T2#
Maradona blocks an elbow strike from Radovic.
Maradona digs a right hand underneath Radovic's ribcage. Radovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maradona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maradona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maradona lands a left hand.
Maradona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radovic.
Maradona misses with a punch on the inside.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Radovic takes a shot to the head.
Maradona gets through Radovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Radovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Maradona on the inside.
Maradona avoids a wild elbow strike from Radovic.
Maradona misses with a punch on the inside.
Radovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maradona scores with a shot to the side of Radovic's head.
Maradona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radovic backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
San Diego Maradona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on San Diego Maradona's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Radovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maradona.
Radovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maradona misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Maradona has Radovic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Radovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maradona swings wildly with an uppercut but Radovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Maradona as the two fighters clinch.
Radovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Maradona as the two fighters clinch.
Radovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maradona misses with the head strike.
Maradona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Maradona.
Nice body punch from Maradona - that landed with a thud.
Maradona scores with a shoulder strike.
Maradona lands a hook that snaps the head of Radovic backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Maradona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maradona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Maradona lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Maradona.
Maradona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maradona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maradona pushes Radovic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Maradona scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Radovic is rocked!
Maradona is working Radovic over against the ropes.
Maradona lands a left hand.
Oh Radovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maradona swings wildly with an uppercut but Radovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maradona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maradona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maradona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona has a couple of punches blocked by Radovic.
Maradona working aggressively here.
Maradona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Radovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Radovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maradona swings wildly with an uppercut but Radovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maradona lands a hook that snaps the head of Radovic backwards.
Radovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Maradona - that landed with a thud.
Radovic blocking some punches.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maradona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Radovic.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.#KD2#
Maradona breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Radovic with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Radovic looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Radovic get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Maradona tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Maradona has closed the distance and engaged Radovic in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Radovic throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Radovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maradona's brow.
Maradona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Radovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maradona.
Maradona gets through Radovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maradona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maradona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radovic's elbow.
A hook to the body from Maradona.
Radovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mateusz Radovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Maradona fails to land.
Radovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
San Diego Maradona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maradona 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Diego Maradona!
After the fight, San Diego Maradona 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:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 8
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Maradona tries to clinch but Cidadão moves out of range.
Maradona throws a head kick but Cidadão moves out of range.
Macaco Cidadão seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maradona lands a body shot.
Cidadão fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maradona thows a leg kick but Cidadão checks it
and Cidadão counters with a stiff right hand.
Maradona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cidadão misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maradona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maradona scores with a jab.
Maradona looks for the body kick but Cidadão saw that one coming.
Cidadão looks to score with a jab to the body but Maradona is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maradona misses the target.
Cidadão misses the body punch
and Maradona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cidadão misses with a hook to the body
and Maradona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Maradona clinches.
Cidadão tries to throw a body punch but Maradona avoids it by throwing Cidadão back against the ropes.
Cidadão tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cidadão scores with a shoulder strike.
Maradona blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Cidadão blocks an uppercut.
Maradona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cidadão misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cidadão blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maradona blocks an elbow strike from Cidadão.
Maradona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona avoids the elbow strike from Cidadão, against the ropes.
Cidadão misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maradona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cidadão blocks a body shot from Maradona.
Maradona blocks a body shot from Cidadão.
Maradona misses with some punches.
Cidadão lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cidadão misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cidadão backwards.
Maradona pushes Cidadão back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cidadão misses with the head strike.
Cidadão working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maradona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cidadão throws a punch but it's blocked by Maradona. #T2#
Maradona misses with a body punch.
Cidadão can't find room to land a body shot as Maradona controls the action.
Maradona lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maradona swings wildly with an uppercut but Cidadão uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maradona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cidadão lands with a short shot to the head.
Maradona swings wildly with an uppercut but Cidadão uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maradona blocks a body shot from Cidadão.
A right hand to the body from Cidadão.
Maradona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cidadão throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Cidadão.
Maradona is breathing heavily.
Cidadão makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maradona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maradona tries a body shot but Cidadão blocks it.
Maradona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maradona throws a head punch that misses.
Cidadão scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 San Diego Maradona will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maradona misses with a shot to the body
and Cidadão counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cidadão clobbers Maradona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cidadão misses with a jab to the body
and Cidadão takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cidadão throws a good cross that connects.
Maradona avoids the body shot from Cidadão.
Cidadão lands a jab to Maradona's midsection.
Cidadão connects with a body shot.
Cidadão on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maradona walks into a straight right hand from Cidadão.#ROC2#Maradona is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cidadão misses with a hook to the body
and Maradona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maradona tries to clinch but Cidadão moves out of range.
Maradona blocks a jab.
Maradona throws a hook to the side of Cidadão's head but Cidadão sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cidadão throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cidadão comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cidadão wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Cidadão throws a body punch but Maradona moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maradona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maradona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cidadão ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maradona moves away.
Cidadão thuds his right hand into Maradona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cidadão throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maradona is looking to counter punch.
Cidadão misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maradona.
Maradona avoids the body shot from Cidadão.
Cidadão has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maradona closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Maradona coming out on top.
Maradona connects with a solid leg kick.
Maradona is looking to clinch but Cidadão is avoiding it.
#CL#
Maradona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maradona blocks a body shot from Cidadão.
Cidadão doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maradona prevents a body shot from Cidadão.
Cidadão misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Cidadão tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cidadão blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Maradona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maradona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cidadão backwards.
Cidadão working aggressively here.
Macaco Cidadão seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cidadão has a couple of punches blocked by Maradona.
A hook to the body from Maradona.
Cidadão blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maradona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona working aggressively here.
Cidadão misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Maradona.
Cidadão struggles to land a body shot inside as Maradona controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maradona.
Cidadão scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maradona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cidadão backwards.
Maradona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cidadão.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cidadão.
Maradona blocks a body shot from Cidadão.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macaco Cidadão showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maradona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Cidadão misses with a wild body shot.
Maradona throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maradona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maradona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cidadão throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maradona throws an overhand right that lands on Cidadão's shoulder, as Cidadão tries to avoid the shot.
Maradona tries a low kick but Cidadão avoids it.
Cidadão looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cidadão dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maradona keeps Cidadão at a distance using the push kick.
Cidadão ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maradona moves away.
Maradona looks to land a left hand but Cidadão moved out of range nicely.
Cidadão looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cidadão. Maradona does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Maradona has closed the distance and engaged Cidadão in a clinch.
Cidadão takes a shot to the head.
Cidadão misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cidadão misses with a body punch.
Maradona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Maradona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona dodges an elbow strike from Cidadão.
Cidadão can't find room to land a body shot as Maradona controls the action.
Cidadão working aggressively here.
Cidadão lands with a left to the head.
Maradona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cidadão lands a right hand.
Cidadão blocking some punches.
Maradona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cidadão backwards.
A short left from Cidadão.
Cidadão blocks an uppercut.
Maradona has a couple of punches blocked by Cidadão.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maradona.
Cidadão misses with a body punch.
Maradona blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Maradona on the inside.
Cidadão struggles to land a body shot inside as Maradona controls his hands.
Cidadão looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cidadão.
Cidadão tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Cidadão pushes off an throws an elbow but Maradona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Cidadão.
Cidadão tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Maradona.
Maradona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cidadão throws a head punch that misses.
Maradona misses with some punches.
Maradona throws a head punch that misses.
Cidadão cracks Maradona with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cidadão looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cidadão lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cidadão lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cidadão.
Nice elbow from Cidadão.
Cidadão misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maradona.
Cidadão lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maradona struggles to land a body shot inside as Cidadão controls his hands.
Maradona misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macaco Cidadão really dominated that round.
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.#R4#
Cidadão stuns Maradona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cidadão swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maradona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cidadão throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Maradona.
Cidadão fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maradona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cidadão is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maradona rather than just go for the knockout.
Cidadão throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maradona counters with a stiff right hand.
Macaco Cidadão seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cidadão loads up on a big right hand but Maradona slips the punch.
Maradona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maradona walks into a jab.
Cidadão misses with a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maradona scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maradona is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maradona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cidadão.
Cidadão throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Maradona jabs at Cidadão's body.
Cidadão swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maradona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cidadão lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cidadão. Maradona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cidadão swings for the body but Maradona moves out of range.
Cidadão with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maradona to score with a decent uppercut.
Cidadão throws a body punch but Maradona moves out of range.
Maradona throws a low kick, looking for Cidadão's leg but Cidadão calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cidadão. Maradona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cidadão swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maradona slips under a jab from Cidadão.
It looked like Maradona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Cidadão throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cidadão lands a nice looking body shot.
Cidadão misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Cidadão throws a body punch but Maradona moves out of range.
Cidadão scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Cidadão misses.
Cidadão looks to score with a jab to the body but Maradona is just out of range.
Maradona tries to clinch up but Cidadão circles away and keeps his distance.
Cidadão just misses with a punch to the body.
Maradona wants to clinch but Cidadão slips to the side
letting Cidadão counter with a right hand.
Maradona swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cidadão.
Cidadão scores with a hook to the body. Maradona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maradona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cidadão.
Cidadão throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maradona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cidadão throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maradona counters with a straight right hand.
Maradona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cidadão is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macaco Cidadão dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Maradona loads up on a big right hand but Cidadão slips the punch.
San Diego Maradona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maradona blocks a jab.
Maradona is looking to score with low kicks.
Cidadão lunges at Maradona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maradona's hand.
Cidadão lands a jab to Maradona's midsection.
Maradona takes one on the button.
Cidadão swings for the body but Maradona moves out of range.
Cidadão catches Maradona with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Maradona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cidadão. Maradona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cidadão digs a good hook to Maradona's body.
Maradona doesn't manage to clinch there - Cidadão circles away.
Maradona seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maradona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maradona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cidadão counters with a nice uppercut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cidadão misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maradona drops his guard momentarily, allowing Cidadão to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Maradona! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Cidadão takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Macaco Cidadão!
Macaco Cidadão bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maradona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turgeon.
Maradona tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maradona slips a jab from Turgeon.
Maradona lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
Turgeon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turgeon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turgeon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turgeon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maradona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Maradona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maradona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maradona takes a swing at Turgeon's ribcage but misses.
Turgeon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turgeon throws a lazy right hand but Maradona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maradona looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Maradona drives through and clinches with Turgeon against the ropes.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Turgeon fails to land.
A short uppercut from Maradona.
Turgeon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona prevents a body shot from Turgeon.
Turgeon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maradona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maradona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turgeon backwards.
Nice body punch from Maradona.
Maradona cracks Turgeon with a nice body shot.
Maradona blocks an uppercut.
Turgeon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maradona misses with the head strike.
Turgeon lands a shoulder strike.
Turgeon taking a breather.
Turgeon blocks a body shot from Maradona.
Turgeon blocks an uppercut.
Maradona lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Maradona as the two fighters clinch.
Maradona lands a left hand.
Turgeon looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Maradona swings wildly with an uppercut but Turgeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maradona lands with a right to the head.
Turgeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turgeon tries to work over Maradona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turgeon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maradona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona misses with some punches.
Turgeon lands with a short shot to the head.
Turgeon tries a body shot but Maradona blocks it.
Turgeon misses with a punch on the inside.
Maradona struggles to land a body shot inside as Turgeon controls his hands.
Maradona scores with a shot to the side of Turgeon's head.
Turgeon misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turgeon working aggressively here.
Turgeon struggles to land a body shot inside as Maradona controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turgeon.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Maradona.
Maradona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Diego Maradona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Turgeon's cut.
That's time! Turgeon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Turgeon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Maradona has closed the distance and engaged Turgeon in a clinch.
Maradona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turgeon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turgeon.
Maradona scores with a shot to the side of Turgeon's head.
Turgeon blocks a body shot from Maradona.
Maradona blocks an uppercut.
Maradona misses with a body punch.
Turgeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Maradona.
Turgeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Maradona - that landed with a thud.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maradona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maradona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Turgeon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maradona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Turgeon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maradona.
Turgeon blocking some punches.
Maradona throws a head punch that misses.
Maradona throws a punch but it's blocked by Turgeon. #T1#
Turgeon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maradona's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turgeon.
Turgeon misses with a punch to the body.
Turgeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maradona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turgeon seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Maradona.
Turgeon lands a body punch.
San Diego Maradona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maradona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maradona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maradona.
Turgeon scores with a shoulder strike.
Maradona prevents a body shot from Turgeon.
Turgeon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turgeon throws a head punch that misses.
Turgeon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turgeon pushes off an throws an elbow but Maradona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maradona blocks a body shot from Turgeon.
Maradona digs a right hand into Turgeon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turgeon's gas tank.
Turgeon presses Maradona against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turgeon misses with an elbow over the top.
Maradona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maradona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Maradona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maradona.
Turgeon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turgeon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turgeon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turgeon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turgeon misses with the head strike.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turgeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maradona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turgeon's elbow.
Maradona tries a body shot but Turgeon blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maradona.
Turgeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Maradona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maradona.
A short right from Maradona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maradona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maradona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Diego Maradona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Turgeon'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.#R3#
Maradona misses with a straight left.
Turgeon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maradona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turgeon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turgeon is looking to counter the offense by Maradona and move into the clinch.#KD2#
Turgeon walks into a big right hand from Maradona and goes down! The referee sends Maradona to a neutral corner as Turgeon gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Turgeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maradona wants to counter the offense by Turgeon and move into the clinch position.
Maradona connects with a quick right hand that sends Turgeon tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). San Diego Maradona!
San Diego Maradona 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:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 5 B
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Congo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maradona is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Congo tries to move into range but Maradona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Congo scores with a nice right hand.
Maradona misses with a right hand
and Congo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Congo slips under a jab.#CL#
Maradona gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maradona.
Congo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maradona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Congo manages to break the clinch.
Maradona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maradona misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Congo! But no joy.
Maradona cracks Congo with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maradona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maradona lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Congo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maradona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Congo misses.
Maradona throws out a powerful jab.
San Diego Maradona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Congo swings for the body but Maradona moves out of range.
Congo slips a straight right by Maradona.
Congo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maradona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Congo.
Decent striking displayed by Maradona there.#CL#
Maradona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Congo, pushing him back against the cage.
Maradona misses with a punch to the body.
Maradona throws a head punch that misses.
Maradona presses Congo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo. #T2#
Congo works on Maradona's body with a couple of short punches.
Maradona 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.
Maradona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Congo breaks from the clinch.
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!
Maradona swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Congo.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Maradona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Congo finds it's way round the side to connect with Maradona's head.
Maradona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Congo has time to react.
Congo throws a shot from downtown. Maradona moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Maradona clinches up with Congo and pushes him back against the cage.
Congo tries to work over Maradona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maradona misses with a punch on the inside.
Maradona misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Maradona.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Maradona controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Diego Maradona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maradona misses with a left hand
and Maradona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Congo misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Congo.
Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maradona.
Maradona misses with a looping right.
Maradona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD2#
Congo scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Maradona beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Maradona is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maradona staying out of range there.
Maradona thuds his right hand into Congo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maradona throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Congo counters with a beautiful hook that drops Maradona to the mat! Will Maradona be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Congo to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Maradona is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC2#Maradona is rocked!
Maradona misses with a left hand
and Congo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Congo lands with a nice body punch.
Congo misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Maradona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Congo misses. #T1#
Maradona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maradona swinging wildly here.
Congo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Maradona out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo 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:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 4 B
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fezzik doesn't manage to clinch there - Maradona circles away.
Maradona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.#CL#
Fezzik rushes Maradona and presses him up against the ropes.
Maradona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fezzik backwards.
Maradona tries to work over Fezzik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Fezzik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maradona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fezzik backwards.
Maradona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fezzik is looking to control Maradona's arms but Maradona gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fezzik has his back to the ropes.
Fezzik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maradona is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Maradona.
Fezzik misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Fezzik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maradona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fezzik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Maradona on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fezzik misses with some punches.
Maradona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Maradona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maradona digs a right hand into Fezzik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fezzik's gas tank.
Maradona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Fezzik misses with a punch on the inside.
Fezzik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fezzik working aggressively here.
Fezzik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fezzik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maradona.
Fezzik misses with a punch on the inside.
Maradona gets through Fezzik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maradona swings wildly with an uppercut but Fezzik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fezzik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maradona lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Fezzik.
Fezzik stalling in the clinch but Maradona improves position.
Fezzik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maradona.
Maradona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maradona lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maradona.
Fezzik is breathing heavily.
Fezzik landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maradona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maradona lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Maradona lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Maradona.
Maradona lands an uppercut.
Maradona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fezzik.
Nice body punch from Maradona.
Fezzik is trying to maintain a safe position but Maradona gets an underhook and turns Fezzik into the ropes.
Maradona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maradona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Maradona lands a shot to the body.
Maradona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maradona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fezziks head.
Maradona lands a right hand.
Maradona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maradona lands a shoulder strike.
Maradona's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maradona's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maradona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Maradona.
Maradona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fezzik backwards.
Maradona pushes Fezzik back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maradona digs a right hand underneath Fezzik's ribcage. Fezzik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maradona lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Diego Maradona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hassan Fezzik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Maradona clinches.
Fezzik throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Maradona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maradona.
Fezzik takes a shot to the head.
Maradona prevents a body shot from Fezzik.
Maradona lands a right hand.
Maradona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fezzik backwards.
Maradona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San Diego Maradona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fezzik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fezzik blocks an uppercut.
Maradona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fezzik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maradona is keeping busy.
Maradona lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maradona lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fezzik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maradona blocks an uppercut.
Maradona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fezzik backwards.
Fezzik missing with knees to the body.
Fezzik is looking to control Maradona's arms but Maradona gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fezzik has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Maradona scores with a shoulder strike.
Fezzik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maradona is defending well for now.
Maradona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fezzik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Maradona.
Maradona lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Maradona.
Maradona lands a hook that snaps the head of Fezzik backwards.
Maradona lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maradona.
Maradona scores with a shot to the side of Fezzik's head. #ROC2#Fezzik is rocked!
Maradona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Fezzik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Maradona breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Fezzik with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Fezzik looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Fezzik get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maradona cracks Fezzik with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). San Diego Maradona!
San Diego Maradona bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 3 B
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maradona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archy Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Maradona has Banks up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Maradona.
Maradona lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Maradona keeps control of Banks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks is trying to force a seperation but Maradona has the dominant position.
Banks can't find room to land a body shot as Maradona controls the action.
Maradona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banks tries to work over Maradona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Maradona.
Maradona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Maradona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maradona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maradona has him pressed against the ropes.#KD#
Maradona creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Banks crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#CUT#It looks like Archy Banks has been cut.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Maradona closes the distance and clinches.
Banks can't break the clinch.
Banks working aggressively here.
#T1#
Maradona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banks or not.
Banks working hard to break the clinch.
Maradona lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Nice body punch from Maradona.
Banks looks winded!
Maradona gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maradona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maradona lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Banks is rocked!
Banks is trying to break free.
Banks tries a body shot but Maradona blocks it.
Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Maradona creates a bit of space and cracks Banks with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Banks is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Maradona finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Maradona delivers a spinning backfist that drops Banks like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). San Diego Maradona!
After the fight, San Diego Maradona 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:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 1 B
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maradona looks to land a right hand but Bonjasky moved out of range.#CL2#
Maradona has Bonjasky up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maradona.
Bonjasky takes a shot to the head.
Bonjasky throws an elbow but it misses.
Maradona misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Maradona.
Maradona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maradona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonjasky is trying to push Maradona away but Maradona has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maradona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonjasky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bonjasky is looking to break free of the clinch but Maradona has double underhooks.
Maradona lands with a light punch inside.
Maradona scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Maradona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maradona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonjaskys head. #ROC2#Bonjasky is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maradona.
Bonjasky is trying to maintain a safe position but Maradona gets an underhook and turns Bonjasky into the ropes.
Maradona lands a left hand.
Oh Bonjasky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maradona creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Bonjasky drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). San Diego Maradona!
In his post fight interview, San Diego Maradona started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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