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Event:
Ambush 9
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Madzarov moves into the clinch successfully.
Huri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
Madzarov lands a nice knee to the body. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov working Huri over with knees to the body. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Madzarov as Huri tries to tie him up. Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huri managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Huri prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov blocks an elbow strike from Huri.
Huri lands a left hand.
#T1# Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huri.
Huri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow. Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
Huri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Madzarov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huri avoids it. Huri prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Huri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes. Huri prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Huri misses with a short punch on the inside. Madzarov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2# Madzarov tries a body shot but Huri blocks it.
Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short body shot lands from Madzarov as the two fighters clinch.
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Huri avoids the damage to the body. Madzarov blocks a body shot from Huri. Huri prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A body shot lands from Madzarov.
Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huri is defending well for now. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Huri taking a breather. #T3# Madzarov lands a nice knee to the body. Madzarov tries a body shot but Huri blocks it.
Huri prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov landing knees to the body.
Huri is breathing heavily. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A right handed body shot lands from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huri or not. Madzarov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Huri blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov lands a body punch. Huri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Huri throws a head punch that misses. Madzarov tries a body shot but Huri blocks it.
Madzarov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4# Madzarov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huri blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Madzarov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Madzarov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Madzarov as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Madzarov.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Madzarov digs a right hand underneath Huri's ribcage. Huri let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Madzarov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Madzarov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Huri blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Huri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes. Madzarov working Huri over with knees to the body. Madzarov tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huri is defending well for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huri.
Huri tries to stall but Madzarov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
#T1# Huri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Madzarov is keeping busy. Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov cracks Huri with a nice body shot. Madzarov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madzarov. Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow. Madzarov tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Madzarov. Huri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Madzarov tries a body shot but Huri blocks it.
Madzarov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2# Madzarov lands a shot to the body. Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow. Madzarov is leaning against Huri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Huri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Madzarov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Huri prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Huri takes a knee to the side of the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Madzarov scores a nice knee to the body.
Madzarov works on Huri's body with a couple of short punches. Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Madzarov.
Madzarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Madzarov tries a body shot but Huri blocks it.
Huri swings wildly with an uppercut but Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid it. Madzarov crunches a lovely knee into Huri's ribcage. Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov trying to land knees to the body.
Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Huri tries to stall but Madzarov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Madzarov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huri avoids it. Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huri misses with a punch on the inside.
Madzarov digs a right hand underneath Huri's ribcage. Huri let out a lung full of air as it connected. Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Huri misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Madzarov - that landed with a thud.
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow. A right handed body shot lands from Madzarov.
Huri managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Madzarov scores with a hook to the body. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Huri blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov avoiding damage as Huri throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Madzarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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##CL2# Madzarov drives through and clinches with Huri against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huri.
Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Huri avoids the damage to the body. Huri missing with knees to the body.
Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Madzarov.
A hook to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huri is defending well for now. Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes. #T1# Madzarov lands a body punch. Madzarov works on Huri's body with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A hook to the body from Madzarov.
Huri takes a knee to the side of the body. Huri blocks a body shot from Madzarov. A hook to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a nice knee to the body. Madzarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Huri avoids the damage to the body. Madzarov is leaning against Huri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vito Madzarov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Huri blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huri is defending well for now.#T2# Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Madzarov - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a body punch. Knees in the clinch landing for Madzarov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right hook to the body lands for Madzarov.
Madzarov works on Huri's body with a couple of short punches. Madzarov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huri. Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huri.
Madzarov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huri. Huri blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov landing knees to the body.
Madzarov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huri blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huri.
A right handed body shot lands from Madzarov.
Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Huri prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Huri is trying to stall.
Huri prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Huri avoids the damage to the body. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4# Madzarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Madzarov blocks it with crossed arms. Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huri.
Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bedr Huri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow. Huri misses with some punches.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Huri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. Madzarov lands a nice knee to the body. Madzarov lands a body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Madzarov presses Huri against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right hand to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a nice knee to the body. Madzarov tries a body shot but Huri blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Vito Madzarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Madzarov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Vito Madzarov! Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Vito Madzarov! Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Vito Madzarov!
Vito Madzarov wins by unanimous decision! Vito Madzarov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Ambush 5 Hightower VS Madzarov
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1# Hightower throws a low kick but Madzarov moves out of range easily. Hightower tries to work over Madzarov's front leg with a kick but Madzarov checks it. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Hightower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madzarov walks into a stiff left hand from Hightower. Madzarov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Madzarov has closed the distance and engaged Hightower in a clinch.
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hightower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madzarovs head. Nice body punch from Madzarov - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Hightower.
Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hightower - that landed with a thud.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Madzarov lands a nice knee to the body. Madzarov tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
Madzarov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madzarov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hightower is breathing heavily. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Hightower pushes Madzarov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hightower scores with a nice hook to the head. Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Madzarov. Madzarov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hightower is defending well for now. Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madzarov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This has been an exciting period of action! Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hightower lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hightower prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Hightower misses with the head strike.
Hightower misses with some punches.
Hightower avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Hightower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Madzarov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Hightower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madzarov backwards. Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Hightower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. Hightower avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
#T3# Hightower pushes Madzarov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Hightower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hightower. Nice body punch from Madzarov. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hightower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Hightower.
Hightower scores with a nice hook to the head. Hightower lands a nice uppercut. Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Madzarov tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hightower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Madzarov. Hightower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madzarov backwards. Madzarov blocks an uppercut.
Madzarov blocks an uppercut.
Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Madzarov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow. Madzarov blocks a body shot from Hightower. Hightower tries a body shot but Madzarov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Madzarov - that landed with a thud.
Madzarov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hightower avoids it. Hightower misses with a body punch.
Hightower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. Hightower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. Madzarov trying to land knees to the body.
Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hightower is defending well for now. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hightower. Hightower working some nice short punches in the clinch. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madzarov. Hightower lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Hightower. 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 Jason Hightower will probably get the nod. That's time! Hightower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Madzarov moves into the clinch successfully.
Madzarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hightower has a couple of punches blocked by Madzarov.
Jason Hightower has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hightower can't break the clinch.
Madzarov keeps control of Hightower as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hightower prevents a body shot from Madzarov. #BC# Hightower manages to break the clinch.
Hightower feints and then cracks Madzarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madzarov down. Madzarov tries to clinch but Hightower is having none of it. Hightower with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hightower misses with a low kick.
Hightower chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vito Madzarov 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. Hightower keeps the fight on the outside. Hightower is looking to counter with a body kick. Madzarov tries to clinch up and Hightower counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hightower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1# Hightower swats away the attempt to clinch by Madzarov. Hightower tries to work over Madzarov's front leg with a kick but Madzarov checks it. Madzarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hightower circles away from the clinch attempt and Hightower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madzarov thinking. Hightower throws a body punch but Madzarov moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Madzarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Madzarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hightower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madzarov can do to turn this around? Hightower circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Hightower misses its target.#CL2# Madzarov clinches up against the ropes.#BC# Hightower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Madzarov tries to clinch but Hightower is having none of it. #T2# Madzarov tries to clinch but Hightower moves away and Hightower counters with a nice kick to the body. Madzarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hightower swats him away and circles back towards the center. Madzarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Madzarov tries to clinch and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Madzarov gets a clinch. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Hightower. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Hightower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Madzarov tries to clinch up but Hightower circles away and keeps his distance. Hightower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hightower takes a swing at Madzarov's ribcage but misses. Hightower throws a series of strikes that have Madzarov backpedaling.
Madzarov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hightower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Madzarov tries to clinch and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Madzarov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3# Hightower can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes. Madzarov blocks a body shot from Hightower. #BC# Hightower's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Madzarov tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Madzarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hightower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Madzarov tries to clinch but Hightower is having none of it. Hightower tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Madzarov is able to avoid easily.#CL2# Madzarov closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hightower. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madzarov. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Madzarov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4# Madzarov digs a right hand underneath Hightower's ribcage. Hightower let out a lung full of air as it connected. Madzarov pushes Hightower back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Hightower 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! Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov digs a right hand into Hightower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hightower's gas tank. Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov working Hightower over with knees to the body. Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower. Madzarov working Hightower over with knees to the body. Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hightower lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Madzarov lands a nice shot to the body. Madzarov crunches a lovely knee into Hightower's ribcage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3# Madzarov wants to clinch up but Hightower keeps it at a distance. Madzarov tries to clinch up. Madzarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hightower circles away from the clinch attempt and Hightower counters with a straight right hand. Madzarov darts in trying to clinch enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madzarov tries to clinch up but Hightower circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Madzarov moves into the clinch. Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Madzarov controls his hands.
Hightower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow. #T1# Hightower misses with the head strike.
Hightower lands a shot to the body. Hightower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hightower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Madzarov. Madzarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC# Hightower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Madzarov closes the distance and clinches. Madzarov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hightower or not. Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Hightower scores with a nice hook to the head. Madzarov crunches a lovely knee into Hightower's ribcage. Hightower pushes Madzarov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Madzarov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
#T2# Madzarov tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madzarov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow. Madzarov tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Hightower breaks from the clinch.
Madzarov is looking to clinch but Hightower is avoiding it.
Madzarov is looking to clinch. Hightower swings for the body but Madzarov moves out of range.
#CL2# Madzarov takes the fight into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Madzarov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower. Hightower blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hightower avoids the damage to the body. Hightower is trying to stall.
Madzarov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hightower or not. #T3##BC# Hightower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Madzarov has Hightower up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Madzarov.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower lands with a short shot to the head. Hightower presses Madzarov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice left hand lands by Hightower.
Hightower is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Madzarov is keeping busy.#BC# Hightower breaks from the clinch.
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4# Madzarov tries to clinch up but Hightower circles away and keeps his distance. Hightower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madzarov's head. Madzarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Madzarov instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
Madzarov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hightower avoids it. Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Madzarov works on Hightower's body with a couple of short punches.#BC# Hightower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Madzarov rushes Hightower and presses him up against the ropes. Hightower misses with some punches.
Madzarov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hightower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jason Hightower did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R4##CL2# Madzarov moves into the clinch successfully.
Madzarov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Hightower misses with a punch on the inside.
Madzarov keeps control of Hightower as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower is trying to break the clinch but Madzarov has him pressed against the ropes. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Hightower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov prevents a body shot from Hightower. Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow. Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow. Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow. Madzarov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Hightower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1##BC# Hightower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madzarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Madzarov fails in his attempt to clinch. Hightower scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2# Madzarov has closed the distance and engaged Hightower in a clinch.
#BC# Hightower breaks from the clinch.
Hightower swats away the attempt to clinch by Madzarov. Hightower throwing a counter right hand but Madzarov manages to avoid it. Madzarov tries to clinch there but Hightower circles away.
Jason Hightower is winning the standup battle so far. Hightower lands a jab. Madzarov fails in his attempt to clinch. Hightower tried to counter with a leg kick but Madzarov avoided it.#CL2# Madzarov clinches. Vito Madzarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jason Hightower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Hightower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madzarovs head. Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hightower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Hightower breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Madzarov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Madzarov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Madzarov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower lands with a short shot to the head. Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Madzarov controls his hands.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Madzarov. #T3# Hightower lands an uppercut. Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Madzarov controls his hands.
#BC# Hightower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Madzarov does no damage. A counter left hand to the body from Hightower misses its target. Hightower throws a nice outside leg kick. Madzarov moves in looking to clinch but Hightower pushes him off. Madzarov closes the distance but Hightower moves to the side and Hightower counters with a body kick that stops Madzarov in his tracks momentarily. #CL2# Madzarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hightower, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC# Hightower breaks from the clinch.
Hightower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Hightower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Madzarov closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Madzarov clinches up with Hightower and pushes him back against the ropes. Madzarov tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hightower presses Madzarov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hightower lands a hook that snaps the head of Madzarov backwards. Hightower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hightower blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Hightower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower tries a body shot but Madzarov blocks it.
Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov lands a good knee to the midsection. Hightower won't want to take too many of those. Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Hightower showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hightower, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 40:36 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 40:36 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hightower! Jason Hightower is the new super heavyweight champion! A victorious Jason Hightower 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:
Ambush 4: Rossiter VS Swanson
Date: May 03, 2021 |
#R1# Madzarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madzarov lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Henny crumples to the floor! Madzarov milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vito Madzarov! Vito Madzarov is the new super heavyweight champion! Vito Madzarov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VKT 11: Benzo Vs HighTower
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1# Madzarov throws a lazy right hand but Congo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Congo connects with the punch.#CL# Madzarov clinches. Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madzarov. Congo blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Congo misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Congo on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Madzarov fails to land. Madzarov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madzarov cracks Congo with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Congo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2# Congo breaks from the clinch.
Congo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Madzarov misses with a right hand and Congo counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.#T1# Madzarov throws a nice outside leg kick. Congo throws the left hand but Madzarov avoids the punch easily. Congo throws a hook but Madzarov avoids it easily. Congo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Congo misses with a hook
and Madzarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut. A nice leg kick lands there from Madzarov. Madzarov misses with a low kick as Congo jumps back. Congo only half commits to the counter leg kick. Congo misses with a hook to the body
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand. Congo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2# A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Congo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Madzarov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A combination from Congo does no damage. Congo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut. Good leg kick by Congo. Madzarov throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it. A low kick from Madzarov misses and Congo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Congo delivers a nice body kick.#T3# Madzarov throws a leg kick that is checked and Congo counters with a thumping low kick. Madzarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Congo feints and then cracks Madzarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madzarov down. Madzarov moves out of range of the body kick from Congo.
Madzarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A solid leg kick lands there for Congo.
A low kick from Madzarov misses and Congo counters with a stiff right hand. Congo avoids the body shot from Madzarov.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Congo misses its intended target. Madzarov looks to throw the jab but Congo is out of range. Congo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4# Madzarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Congo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Madzarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Congo is just out of range. Congo misses with a kick to the body and Madzarov counters with a good low kick that Congo was not able to check. Madzarov looks to land a body kick but Congo moved away. Congo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Madzarov half committed to a counter leg kick. Congo's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Congo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Congo scores with a kick to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Congo scores with a jab. Madzarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Madzarov scores with a jab to the jaw. Madzarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Congo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Congo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Madzarov lands a lovely overhand right. Madzarov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Congo. Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Madzarov wants to clinch but Congo slips to the side and Congo counters with a stiff right hand. A nice leg kick from Congo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madzarov throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it. Congo feints a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Congo connects with an inside leg kick. Roberto Congo seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Congo misses. A low kick from Congo is predictable there and Madzarov counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1# Congo drops his hands momentarily and Madzarov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Roberto Congo's cut even more. Madzarov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Madzarov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madzarov throws a sloppy body shot
and Congo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Madzarov thows a leg kick but Congo checks it and Congo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Madzarov throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Congo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Madzarov throws a nice outside leg kick. Congo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Congo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Madzarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo. Madzarov is looking to clinch. Madzarov misses with a hook
and Congo counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Madzarov misses with the body kick and Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Madzarov looks to throw a body kick and Congo counters with a slapping leg kick. A slow jab from Congo misses its intended target. A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Congo tries to land a body kick and Madzarov counters with a stiff right hand. Congo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# Congo delivers a nice body kick. Congo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Congo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Madzarov throws a body kick that misses and Congo counters with a straight right hand. Congo swings away with a leg kick that misses. Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madzarov throws a big shot that misses. And Congo responds with a good body kick, but Madzarov manages to step out the way in time. Madzarov throws a low kick but Congo avoids it.#T4# Congo tries to land a body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Madzarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Congo throws a jab but it's blocked by Madzarov. Madzarov fails in his attempt to clinch. Madzarov throws a body kick that misses and Congo counters with a nice uppercut. Madzarov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Madzarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Congo throws a lazy right hand but Madzarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Madzarov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Congo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Madzarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Congo. Congo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madzarov.
Madzarov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Madzarov backs off Congo throws a huge counter combo but Madzarov manages to avoid it all. Congo looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madzarov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Congo is out of range. Madzarov throws a leg kick that is checked and Congo counters with a slapping leg kick. Congo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Madzarov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1# Congo throws a low kick, looking for Madzarov's leg but Madzarov calmly moves out of range. Madzarov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Congo avoids it. Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Madzarov counters with a low kick, right behind Congo 's knee. Congo is looking to chop away at Madzarov's legs. Madzarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Congo. Madzarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Congo gets off balance looking for a body kick and Madzarov counters with a body kick. Congo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Congo throws the left hand but Madzarov avoids the punch easily.#KD# Madzarov lands a big right hand that sends Congo crashing to the mat! Madzarov stays standing though and waves Congo back to his feet! Congo throws a body kick that misses and Madzarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Roberto Congo's eye is starting to cause him problems now. This has been an exciting period of action! Congo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2# Congo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Madzarov. Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Madzarov throwing a counter right hand but Congo manages to avoid it. A big right from Congo misses. Madzarov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Madzarov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Congo thinks about the counter body kick. Congo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madzarov. Madzarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Congo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Congo throws a hook but Madzarov blocks it. Madzarov throws an overhand right that lands on Congo's shoulder, as Congo tries to avoid the shot. Roberto Congo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Congo staying out of range there. A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Madzarov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#Roberto Congo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Madzarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roberto Congo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vasko Madzarov! An out of breath Vasko Madzarov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VKT: 10 Benzo Vs.Faulk
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1# Panda dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Madzarov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Madzarov dips to his left and cracks Panda with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like KT Panda has been cut. Madzarov lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madzarov moves away. Madzarov misses with a leg kick. Madzarov lands a head kick!
Madzarov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Panda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Madzarov. Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Madzarov throws a big shot that misses. Madzarov moves out of range of the body kick from Panda.
A nice leg kick from Madzarov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Madzarov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panda's head.#T1# Madzarov connects with a right hand. Panda shakes it off. Madzarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Madzarov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Panda lands a nice shot that snaps Madzarov's head back.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Madzarov tries to score with a low kick but Panda moves his leg out of the way. Madzarov throws a leg kick which misses Panda's front leg but catches the back leg as Panda tries to avoid it. Madzarov pushes Panda away with a front kick. Panda tests Madzarov's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Madzarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.#CL2# Panda pushes Madzarov up against the ropes in a clinch. Panda blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov scores with a shoulder strike. Our sources have told us that Madzarov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Madzarov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Panda is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Panda.
Panda continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. Madzarov lands a left hand.
Madzarov presses Panda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Panda looks winded! Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Madzarov prevents a body shot from Panda. Madzarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madzarov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Madzarov lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Panda blocks an uppercut.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madzarov. Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Madzarov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around. A nice right hand lands inside from Madzarov. Madzarov lands a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov dominated that round. The cut man is working on KT Panda'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.#R2# Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madzarov manages to avoid it. Vasko Madzarov is winning the standup battle so far. Panda blocks the body kick.
Madzarov checks the leg kick. Madzarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride. Panda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Panda misses with a wild body shot. Madzarov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice body punch from Panda. Madzarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madzarov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Madzarov feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1# Madzarov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Panda misses with a jab to the body
and Madzarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Madzarov misses with a body shot.
Panda tries to counter with a clinch but Madzarov shakes him off and moves away. Madzarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around? Madzarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda. Madzarov throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range. Panda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madzarov. Panda is looking to land body kicks. Madzarov tried to score with a low kick but Panda checks it. A shot to the body from Panda misses enabling Madzarov to counter with a crisp jab. Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Madzarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Madzarov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Panda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Madzarov can pounce on him.
Madzarov moves away from the strike by Panda. #T2# Panda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Madzarov has time to react. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice jab there from Madzarov. Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madzarov.
Madzarov throws a leg kick which misses Panda's front leg but catches the back leg as Panda tries to avoid it. Madzarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Panda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Madzarov rather than just go for the knockout. Madzarov thuds his shin into the meat of Panda's side. Madzarov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Panda slips under a jab from Madzarov. Madzarov throws a wild body kick that Panda sees coming a mile off. Madzarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Madzarov throws a chopping leg kick but Panda manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Madzarov jabs Panda to the body, keeping him at a distance. Panda looks to land a left hand but Madzarov moved out of range nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Madzarov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. KT Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Panda blocks the body kick.
Madzarov takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Madzarov - the referee stops the clock and Panda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Madzarov. Panda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Panda walks into a left hand. A left lands for Panda. Panda throws a leg kick and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madzarov moves away. Madzarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD# Madzarov catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Panda stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Panda walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Panda misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Madzarov. Panda thows a leg kick but Madzarov checks it and Madzarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Panda throws a low kick but Madzarov moves out of range easily. A counter left hand to the body from Madzarov misses its target.#T1# Madzarov lands a front kick. Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Madzarov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A low kick lands for Madzarov.
An inside leg kick lands from Madzarov. Madzarov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Madzarov thumps Panda with a low kick. Madzarov thows a body kick. Panda tries to catch it but that hurt him. Panda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Madzarov counters with a nice leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Madzarov keeps Panda at a distance using the push kick. #T2# Panda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Madzarov lands a nice hook to Panda's body. Panda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Madzarov throws a leg kick which misses Panda's front leg but catches the back leg as Panda tries to avoid it. Madzarov with the inside leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Madzarov. Panda shrugs it off though. Madzarov clobbers Panda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Madzarov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Madzarov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Madzarov clobbers Panda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Panda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Madzarov delivers a nice body kick. Madzarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Vasko Madzarov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Madzarov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Vasko Madzarov! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Vasko Madzarov! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Vasko Madzarov!
Vasko Madzarov wins by unanimous decision! Our winner, Vasko Madzarov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
VKT 6
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1# Doisneau misses with a straight left. Madzarov feinted there with a counter leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Doisneau!
Doisneau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doisneau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madzarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Doisneau is just out of range. Doisneau defending well as Madzarov loads up on a big left hand. Madzarov moves out of range as Doisneau strikes. Doisneau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madzarov momentarily.
Doisneau tests Madzarov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Doisneau digs a good hook to Madzarov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good standup being displayed there by Doisneau as he connects with a hook. Madzarov blocks a head kick by Doisneau.
Roch Doisneau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Madzarov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doisneau misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Madzarov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doisneau. Doisneau has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Madzarov is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1# Doisneau throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Madzarov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Doisneau slips a jab from Madzarov. Madzarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Doisneau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Madzarov counters with a nice kick to the body. Madzarov misses with a body kick. A countering left hand to the body from Doisneau misses. A shot to the body from Doisneau misses and Doisneau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut. Doisneau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doisneau walks into a straight right hand from Madzarov. Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doisneau. Doisneau lands a nice shot to the body.
Doisneau throws a nice inside leg kick. Doisneau throws a hook but Madzarov blocks it. Madzarov throws an overhand right that lands on Doisneau's shoulder, as Doisneau tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Doisneau scores with a hook to the body. Madzarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Madzarov throws an overhand right that lands on Doisneau's shoulder, as Doisneau tries to avoid the shot. Doisneau checks a leg kick. Madzarov tries to land a leg kick but Doisneau saw it coming and moves away.
Doisneau throws out a counter right but Madzarov avoids it with no problem. Doisneau throws a leg kick which misses Madzarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Madzarov tries to avoid it. Madzarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doisneau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Doisneau avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Doisneau with a nice calf kick. Doisneau punishes Madzarov's body with a nice straight punch. Doisneau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madzarov. Doisneau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Doisneau throws a head kick but Madzarov moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Madzarov, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roch Doisneau dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roch Doisneau's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Doisneau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Madzarov punishes Doisneau's body with a nice straight punch. Madzarov lands with a good body shot. Doisneau has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Madzarov moves out of range of the strikes. Madzarov thinks about countering with a body kick. Madzarov slips under a jab. Madzarov works Doisneau's body with a nice hook. Doisneau moves out of range as Madzarov strikes. Doisneau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madzarov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doisneau. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madzarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Doisneau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Doisneau staying out of range there. Doisneau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madzarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Doisneau. It appears Madzarov was looking to counter with a kick there. Doisneau misses with a shot to the body and Madzarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Doisneau misses with a head kick.
Doisneau ducks under a wild hook from Madzarov. Doisneau throws a leg kick and Madzarov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doisneau's knee momentarily. Doisneau misses with a lunging right hand
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand. Madzarov misses with a hook. Doisneau misses with a straight right. A big left from Madzarov misses. Nice body punch from Doisneau. Madzarov slips a straight right by Doisneau. Doisneau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madzarov throwing a counter right hand but Doisneau manages to avoid it. Doisneau closes the distance looking to clinch letting Madzarov counter with a right hand. #T2# Doisneau misses with a kick to the body.
Madzarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doisneau. Madzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doisneau moves away from the strike by Madzarov. Roch Doisneau seems to be getting the better of the standup. Madzarov looks to land a right hand but Doisneau moved out of range. A low kick lands for Doisneau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Doisneau closes the distance and pushes Madzarov back into the cage. Doisneau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Madzarov blocks an uppercut.
Doisneau misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doisneau. Doisneau tries a body shot but Madzarov blocks it.
Madzarov lands with a right to the head. Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Doisneau. A short right from Doisneau on the inside. Madzarov misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasko Madzarov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Roch Doisneau's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Madzarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Madzarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. An inside leg kick lands from Madzarov. Madzarov avoids the head kick by Doisneau.
Madzarov blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Madzarov coming out on top. A clash of legs there as Madzarov blocks the low kick. Madzarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Doisneau tries to clinch but Madzarov moves out of range. Madzarov throws a jab when Doisneau was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doisneau moves away from the strike by Madzarov. Madzarov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Doisneau jabs at Madzarov's body. Madzarov thuds a left hand into Doisneau's body.#T1# Doisneau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madzarov manages to avoid it. Madzarov looks to throw the jab but Doisneau is out of range. Madzarov moves out of range as Doisneau throws a body kick.
Doisneau with a nice calf kick. A swing and a miss from Doisneau. Doisneau throws an off balance right hand
and Madzarov counters with a nice body shot. Madzarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Doisneau. #CL2# Doisneau gets in close and instigates a clinch. Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doisneau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Madzarov fails to land. Doisneau has a couple of punches blocked by Madzarov.
Doisneau blocks a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Doisneau. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Doisneau can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
#T2# A right handed body shot lands from Doisneau.
Doisneau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land. Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Doisneau avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the cage. Doisneau scores with a shot to the side of Madzarov's head. Doisneau misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Madzarov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Roch Doisneau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Doisneau lands a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Doisneau lands a right hand. Doisneau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov tries a body shot but Doisneau blocks it.
Madzarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch. Madzarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doisneau's elbow. Still in the clinch, Doisneau scores with a nice short uppercut. Doisneau works on Madzarov's body with a couple of short punches. A left hand lands to the body for Doisneau.
Madzarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Doisneau.
Doisneau lands with a right to the head. Doisneau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Roch Doisneau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Doisneau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roch Doisneau! During a confident post fight interview, Roch Doisneau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VKT 4
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1# Turgeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madzarov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madzarov! But no joy.#CL# Turgeon clinches up against the ropes. Madzarov lands a nice uppercut. Turgeon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov blocks a body shot from Turgeon. Turgeon blocks an uppercut.
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov lands a left hand.
Madzarov misses with some punches.
Madzarov lands an uppercut. Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Turgeon controls the action.
Turgeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turgeon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turgeon scores with a hook to the body. Madzarov lands a body shot. Turgeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid it. Madzarov blocks the elbow strike.
Madzarov blocks an uppercut.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Turgeon avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes. Madzarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Turgeon controls his hands.
Turgeon works on Madzarov's body with a couple of short punches. Madzarov blocks an uppercut.
Madzarov misses with some punches.
Madzarov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Madzarov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turgeon blocks an uppercut.
Madzarov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Turgeon lands a right hand. Madzarov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turgeon or not. Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turgeon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Turgeon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Turgeon misses with a body punch.
Madzarov lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Madzarov lands a hook to the side of the head. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turgeon blocks a body shot from Madzarov. A hook to the body from Madzarov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madzarov. Madzarov lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Turgeon is rocked!#T2# Madzarov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Turgeon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Madzarov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Turgeon is breathing heavily. Madzarov creates a bit of distance and cracks Turgeon with a big uppercut! Turgeon goes down! The referee pushes Madzarov away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Turgeon make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Madzarov takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov! A relieved looking Vasko Madzarov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Obama misses with a straight right. Madzarov tries to clinch up and Obama counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut. Obama looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range. Madzarov looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Obama misses. Madzarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Madzarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.#CL2# Obama gets tackled into the ropes by Madzarov. Madzarov maintains the clinch. Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Madzarov blocking some punches.
Madzarov tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madzarov tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Obama tries a body shot but Madzarov blocks it.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama digs a right hand into Madzarov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madzarov's gas tank. Madzarov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Obama blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Obama. Obama lands a right hand. Madzarov blocks an uppercut.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama. Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes. #T2# Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madzarovs head. This has been an exciting period of action! Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Madzarov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Madzarov can turn it around. Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama tries a body shot but Madzarov blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Madzarov.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama working aggressively here.
Madzarov working aggressively here.
Madzarov has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Obama prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madzarov or not. Obama scores with a shoulder strike. Madzarov looks winded! Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madzarov finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head. Obama misses with a body shot
and Madzarov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Madzarov jabs at Obama's body. Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Obama looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range. A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target. Obama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madzarov at a distance.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madzarov doesn't seem bothered though. #T1# Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing. Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Madzarov is just out of range. Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Madzarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madzarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama. Madzarov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Obama connects with a right hand. Madzarov shakes it off. Good standup being displayed there by Madzarov as he connects with a hook. Tom Obama is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Obama takes a swing at Madzarov's ribcage but misses. Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Madzarov moves out of range as Obama strikes. Madzarov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obama blocks it well. Obama lands a glancing blow to the side of Madzarov's head. Obama misses with a straight left. This has been an exciting period of action! Madzarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Madzarov is breathing heavily. Obama misses the shot to the body. Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madzarov can do to turn this around? Madzarov moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# Obama misses with a hook. And Madzarov responds with a good body kick, but Obama manages to step out the way in time. Madzarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Madzarov avoids the body shot from Obama.
Madzarov feints a counter leg kick. A big right from Obama misses. Jab, jab by Obama - just one landing. The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Obama finds it's target.#ROC#Madzarov is rocked! Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing. Obama misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madzarov.
A big left from Obama misses. Madzarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Obama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Madzarov swings away with a body shot that misses
and as Madzarov tries to reset, Obama cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Madzarov is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama! In his post fight interview, Tom Obama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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! Yonic staying out of range there. Nice defenses there by Yonic. Yonic's corner calls for a 1-2. Yonic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2# Madzarov rushes Yonic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov blocking some punches.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Yonic controls the action.
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Madzarov on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yonic. Yonic prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madzarov lands a right hand. Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madzarov pushes Yonic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Madzarov blocking some punches.
Yonic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov lands a shot to the body. Yonic is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Madzarov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yonic or not. Madzarov working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Madzarov. Madzarov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Yonic avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the cage. Madzarov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yonic backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Madzarov. Madzarov tries to work over Yonic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yonic working aggressively here.
Madzarov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov lands a body punch. Madzarov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yonics 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! Madzarov lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Madzarov. Madzarov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Madzarov.
A shot in the inside from Madzarov. #T2# Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov lands with a light punch inside. Madzarov digs a right hand underneath Yonic's ribcage. Yonic let out a lung full of air as it connected. A right handed body shot lands from Madzarov.
Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Yonic avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the cage. Good body shot from Madzarov.
Madzarov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Yonic controls the action.
Madzarov tries to work over Yonic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yonic throws a head punch that misses. Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yonic. Madzarov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Yonic blocks a body shot from Madzarov. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Madzarov lands a body punch. Madzarov is leaning against Yonic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Madzarov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yonic. Madzarov tries to work over Yonic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madzarov scores with a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Madzarov lands a nice shot to the body.
Yonic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Madzarov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Yonic out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov! During a confident post fight interview, Vasko Madzarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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! Drogba dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Madzarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Madzarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Drogba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madzarov moves away. Drogba scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Drogba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Drogba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madzarov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Madzarov moves forwards but Drogba connects with a nice, crisp jab. Drogba stuns Madzarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drogba throws a jab when Madzarov was well out of range. Drogba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Madzarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Drogba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madzarov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Madzarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Drogba sizes up Madzarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Drogba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Madzarov misses with an uppercut. Drogba saw that one coming. Drogba scores with a punch to the head. Drogba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A big left from Drogba misses. Jafari Drogba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL# Madzarov clinches. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Drogba avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes. Madzarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madzarov is working Drogba over against the ropes. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Madzarov as Drogba tries to tie him up. Madzarov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drogba tries to break free but Madzarov pushes him back against the ropes. Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Drogba breaks from the clinch.
Drogba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Drogba misses with a right hand and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Drogba thuds a left hand into Madzarov's body. Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drogba. Madzarov slips under a jab from Drogba. Madzarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Madzarov avoids the body shot from Drogba.
Madzarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Madzarov throws a looping overhand right but Drogba ducks down to avoid it. Drogba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madzarov circles away quickly and effectively. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Madzarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drogba, pushing him back against the ropes. Madzarov digs a right hand underneath Drogba's ribcage. Drogba let out a lung full of air as it connected. Madzarov blocking some punches.
Drogba is trying to push Madzarov away but Madzarov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Drogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid it. Madzarov lands a left hand.
Drogba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Madzarov presses Drogba against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Drogba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov lands a nice uppercut. Drogba cracks Madzarov with a nice body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Drogba prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drogba backwards. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Madzarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Drogba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madzarov has him pressed against the ropes. Madzarov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Drogba is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafari Drogba dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Drogba walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Drogba is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov! After winning the bout, Vasko Madzarov 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 - Round 2 B
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Madzarov misses. Paco lands a slapping body shot.
Paco throws out a loose jab but Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid it. Paco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Madzarov eats them both and turns towards Paco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut. Madzarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Paco seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Madzarov staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paco misses with a hook. Madzarov ducked under it nicely. Paco lands with a straight right. Madzarov didn't see that one coming.#T1# Paco throws an overhand right that lands on Madzarov's shoulder, as Madzarov tries to avoid the shot. Paco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paco throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand. Paco throws a poor cross that misses
and Madzarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Paco misses with a two punch combination.
Paco throws a poor cross that misses
and Madzarov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Paco dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Paco moves out of range of the body kick from Madzarov.
It looked like Paco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2# Paco misses with an uppercut. Madzarov saw that one coming. Madzarov moves out of range as Paco strikes. Paco throws a series of strikes that have Madzarov backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Paco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madzarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Paco. Madzarov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. A jab from Madzarov misses. Sloppy strikes from Paco. Those never looked like landing. Madzarov is looking for the big counter here. Paco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madzarov. Akecheta Paco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Madzarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Paco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akecheta Paco dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Nice defenses there by Paco. Madzarov takes one to the chin there. Madzarov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Madzarov avoids the body shot from Paco.
Madzarov is trying to counter with his kicks. Paco throws an off balance right hand
and Paco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Paco lands an overhand right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paco looks to land a left hand but Madzarov moved out of range nicely. A little jabbing left from Madzarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Paco scores with a hook to the body. Madzarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Paco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madzarov can do to turn this around?#T1# Paco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madzarov moves away. Paco looks to land a left hand but Madzarov moved out of range nicely. Madzarov thinks about the counter body kick. Madzarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Madzarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Paco misses with a hook. It seemed like Madzarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Madzarov looks to land a right hand but Paco moved out of range. Paco swings widly with a right hand
and Madzarov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Madzarov throws a front kick aimed at Paco's knee but Paco avoids it well. Paco throws a big counter combination but Madzarov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# Paco misses with a combination
and Madzarov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Madzarov. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Madzarov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Paco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Madzarov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paco under the eye. Paco cracks a nice hook into Madzarov's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Danga de danga de dang - Paco scores with a four punch combination! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akecheta Paco will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Jab, jab by Paco - just one landing. Vasko Madzarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Paco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD# Madzarov ducks into a a hook from Paco and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue! A big right from Madzarov misses. Paco throws an overhand right that lands on Madzarov's shoulder, as Madzarov tries to avoid the shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paco misses with a combination
and Madzarov counters with a series of strikes. Paco will be more careful next time no doubt. Akecheta Paco is winning the standup battle so far. Madzarov throws a leg kick and Paco counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Madzarov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paco throws out a loose jab but Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid it. Paco scores with a big combo that sends Madzarov crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Madzarov flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Paco jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akecheta Paco! Akecheta Paco 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 1 B
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pisun fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD# Madzarov cracks Pisun with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Pisun get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Pisun looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT#It looks like Joseph Pisun has been cut. Pisun moves out of range of the body kick from Madzarov.
Pisun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Madzarov is looking to land body kicks. Pisun tries to close the distance and clinch but Madzarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Madzarov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pisun will feel that in the morning.#CL2# Pisun closes the distance and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pisun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pisun tries to work over Madzarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Madzarov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pisun misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pisun.
Pisun takes a shot to the head. Pisun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Madzarov scores with a nice short uppercut. Madzarov prevents a body shot from Pisun. Pisun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Pisun throws a punch but it's blocked by Madzarov. Madzarov trying to land knees to the body.
Pisun lands with a left to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Madzarov. A quick uppercut on the inside from Madzarov. Madzarov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pisun backwards. #T1# Pisun misses with a punch on the inside.
Madzarov gets through Pisun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Pisun is rocked! A head punch blocked on the inside by Madzarov. Pisun is still on wobbly legs! Can Madzarov finish him? Pisun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. Pisun seems to have recovered his senses. A left hand lands to the body for Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a body shot. Pisun looks winded! Pisun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pisun managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a hook to the side of the head. Pisun managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Pisun working aggressively here.
Pisun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Madzarov scores with a shot to the side of Pisun's head. Pisun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow. Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pisun or not. Pisun misses with a hook from the clinch. Madzarov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. 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 left hand lands to the body for Madzarov.
Pisun throws a punch but it's blocked by Madzarov. Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pisun is defending well for now.#T2# Still in the clinch, Madzarov scores with a nice short uppercut. Madzarov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Pisun misses with a punch on the inside.
Madzarov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pisun backwards. Pisun misses with a body punch.
Pisun prevents a body shot from Madzarov. Madzarov prevents a body shot from Pisun. Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pisun throws a head punch that misses. Madzarov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pisun tries to work over Madzarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pisun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov lands with a light punch inside. Madzarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov gets through Pisun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Madzarov scores with a shoulder strike. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pisun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madzarov lands with a left to the head. A short body shot lands from Madzarov as the two fighters clinch.
Pisun misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov should take that round, based on the knockdown. The cut man is working on Joseph Pisun's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Madzarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph Pisun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Madzarov connects with a quick right hand that sends Pisun 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 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov! A less than humble Vasko Madzarov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
VKT Trials 5: Sydney
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Madzarov rushes Glover and presses him up against the ropes. Glover is breathing heavily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Madzarov. Madzarov lands a body shot. A nice left hand lands by Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards. Madzarov lands a body shot. Madzarov lands an uppercut. Glover takes a shot to the head. Madzarov lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Madzarov on the inside. Still in the clinch, Madzarov scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Madzarov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Glover is rocked! Madzarov lands a left hand.
Oh Glover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Madzarov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Madzarov digs a right hand underneath Glover's ribcage. Glover let out a lung full of air as it connected. Madzarov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Madzarov. Madzarov creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Glover crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Glover face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Madzarov takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov! In his post fight interview, Vasko Madzarov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Dick Glover stepped up to the mic, saying '7.2 learning speed'. |
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