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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 5 A
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Armstrong rushes Tourney and presses him up against the ropes.
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Armstrong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tourney's elbow.
Tourney lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Tourney controls his hands.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
A short uppercut from Tourney.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Tourney.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
Tourney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney lands a body shot. #T1#
Tourney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tourney.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tourney.
Tourney looks winded!
Tourney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like KT Tourney has been cut.
Tourney told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armstrong gets through Tourney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tourney's elbow.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong gets through Tourney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Tourney tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Tourney back against the ropes.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
Armstrong pushes Tourney back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong works on Tourney's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Armstrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tourney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Tourney's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Tourney misses with a knee to the head.
Tourney trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong is working Tourney over against the ropes.
Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joe Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Tourney is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong works on Tourney's body with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Tourney.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
Tourney is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tourney.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Tourney is still on wobbly legs! Can Armstrong finish him?#T1#
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong pushes Tourney back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #KD#
Armstrong creates a bit of space and cracks Tourney with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Tourney is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and cracks Tourney with a big uppercut! Tourney goes down! The referee pushes Armstrong away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Tourney make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Armstrong takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joe Armstrong!
A relieved looking Joe Armstrong 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 - Round 4 A
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Tourney slips the punch.
Tourney scores with a nice head shot.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tourney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tourney misses with a wild body shot.
Tourney just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tourney misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Tourney throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Tourney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tourney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tourney slips a jab from Obama.
It looked like Tourney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
A little feinted left hand from Tourney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tourney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Tourney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Tourney's shoulder, as Tourney tries to avoid the shot.
Obama swings for the body but Tourney moves out of range.
#T1#
Tourney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tourney.
Tourney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tourney misses with a leg kick.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tourney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tourney.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
It looked like Tourney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good exchange - Tourney coming out on top.
Tourney misses with a body shot.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Tourney slips the punch.
Tourney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obama misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tourney counter with a right hand.
Tourney slips a straight right by Obama.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Tourney.
Tourney moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama staying out of range there.
Tourney tries to clinch up.#T2#
Tourney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Tourney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tourney is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tourney.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tourney slips a straight right by Obama.
Obama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Obama misses.
Tourney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tourney moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obama just manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a hook but Tourney avoids it easily.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tourney takes one to the side of the head.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Tourney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tourney lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Tourney misses its intended target.
Tourney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Obama looks to throw the jab but Tourney is out of range.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Tourney saw that one coming.
Tourney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Tourney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Obama misses.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Tourney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tourney throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws out a counter right but Tourney avoids it with no problem.
Tourney wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Tourney rushes Obama and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tourney or not.
Tourney connects with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Tourney has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
Tourney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Tourney lands a knee to the body.
Tourney tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Tourney back against the ropes.
Tourney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Tourney works on Obama's body with a couple of short punches.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
Tourney tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Tourney tries to land a knee to the head but Obama blocks with his arms.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Tourney gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourney is trying to break the clinch but Obama is controlling him.#T2#
Tourney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
Tourney looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
Tourney misses with a punch on the inside.
Tourney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
KT Tourney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tourney blocks an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tourney's elbow.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourney looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KT Tourney dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Obama missing with a left hand there. Tourney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Tourney slips the punch.
Tourney is looking to counter the offense by Obama and move into the clinch.
Tourney misses with a hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tourney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tourney throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Tourney slips the punch.
Tourney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Nice jab there from Tourney.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tourney misses with a hook.
Tourney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obama throws out the jab.
Obama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tourney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Tourney.
Tourney tries to land a knee to the head but Obama blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tourney.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tourney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tourney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Tourney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourney blocking some punches.
Obama tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama works on Tourney's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tourney. #T2#
Tourney lands with a left to the head.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama tries to work over Tourney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama pushes Tourney back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
Tourney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama pushes Tourney back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tourney's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Tourney.
Tourney prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Obama!
Tom Obama spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 2 A
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Kayy.
Kayy lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like KT Tourney has been cut.#CL#
Kayy closes the distance and pushes Tourney back into the ropes.
Tourney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tourney blocks a body shot from Kayy.
Kayy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kayy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tourney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney presses Kayy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kayy misses with a punch to the body.
Kayy avoiding damage as Tourney throws knees to the body.
Tourney prevents Kayy from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney has Kayy pressed against the ropes, preventing Kayy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kayy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kayy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tourney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kayy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kayy lands a body shot.
Kayy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Kayy working aggressively here.
Kayy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tourney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
Tourney has Kayy pressed against the ropes, preventing Kayy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kayy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tourney has a couple of punches blocked by Kayy.
Kayy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney misses with a body punch.
Tourney missing with knees to the body.
Kayy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kayy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kayy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kayy misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Kayy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kayy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Kayy.
Kayy has a couple of punches blocked by Tourney.
Tourney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kayy gets through Tourney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kayy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourney blocks a body shot from Kayy.
Tourney is looking to break free of the clinch but Kayy has double underhooks.
Tourney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney missing with knees to the body.
Tourney prevents a body shot from Kayy.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Kayy lands an uppercut.
Tourney can't find room to land a body shot as Kayy controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tourney.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Kayy.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney is trying to break the clinch but Kayy has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleex Kayy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Tourney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kayy swats away the attempt to clinch by Tourney.
Tourney walks into a left hand.
Tourney throws a head kick but Kayy moves out of range.
Tourney throws the left hand but Kayy avoids the punch easily.
Kayy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kayy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tourney. Tourney obviously looking to wear him down.
Tourney throws a hook but Kayy avoids it easily.
Tourney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kayy.
Tourney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kayy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney misses with a double jab.
Tourney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kayy moves away.
Kayy is looking to counter punch.
Kayy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tourney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tourney stuns Kayy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Kayy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kayy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tourney misses with an uppercut. Kayy saw that one coming.
Kayy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tourney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tourney digs a good body shot into Kayy's ribs.
Tourney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tourney tries to clinch up.
It looked like Kayy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tourney takes a swing at Kayy's ribcage but misses.
Kayy is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kayy. Tourney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tourney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kayy's sensitive parts.
Tourney has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Kayy. #T2#
Tourney tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kayy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Tourney, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tourney is looking to clinch. #KD#
Kayy lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Tourney goes down! The ref sends Kayy to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Tourney is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#That has opened up KT Tourney's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kayy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tourney avoids the body shot from Kayy.
Kayy sets himself, and Tourney steps forward looking for the clinch! Kayy avoids it this time.#CL#
Kayy has Tourney up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kayy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kayy fails to land.
Kayy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tourney can do to turn this around?
Tourney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kayy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Tourney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kayy is defending well for now.
Kayy lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleex Kayy will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on KT Tourney's cut.
That's time! Kayy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kayy throws a hook to the side of Tourney's head but Tourney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KT Tourney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tourney throws an off balance right hand
and Kayy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tourney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kayy.
KT Tourney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tourney throws a hook but Kayy blocks it.
Kayy takes a swing at Tourney's ribcage but misses.
Tourney moves out of range of the strikes.
Tourney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tourney tries to clinch but Kayy moves out of range.
Tourney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kayy finds it's way round the side to connect with Tourney's head.
Tourney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kayy in his tracks.
Kayy throws a shot from downtown. Tourney moves away and avoids it.
Tourney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kayy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above KT Tourney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Kayy throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Tourney counters by clinching up.
Kayy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kayy.
Kayy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kayy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kayy.
A hook to the body from Kayy.
Kayy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aleex Kayy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kayy.
Tourney swings wildly with an uppercut but Kayy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kayy's elbow.
Tourney misses with a punch to the body.
Tourney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kayy throws a head punch that misses.
Kayy blocks an uppercut.
Tourney blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
Tourney lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kayy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tourney prevents a body shot from Kayy.
Tourney tries to land a knee to the head but Kayy blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
Tourney misses with a knee to the head.
Kayy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kayy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
Tourney scores with a shot to the side of Kayy's head.
Tourney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kayy backwards.
Kayy blocks a body shot from Tourney.
Kayy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
Tourney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kayy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
Tourney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Kayy fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleex Kayy.
Well Kayy 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleex Kayy! |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 1 A
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumajin connects with a crisp jab.
Kumajin moves in looking to clinch but Tourney pushes him off.
Tourney scores with a jab.
Kumajin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kumajin connects with a right hand. Tourney shakes it off.
Kumajin misses with a body shot.
Tourney thuds his right hand into Kumajin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tourney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kumajin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kumajin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tourney manages to avoid it.
Kumajin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tourney manages to avoid it.
Tourney misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kumajin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tourney just misses with a punch to the body.
Kumajin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Tourney pushes Kumajin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tourney blocking some punches.
Kumajin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Kumajin.
Kumajin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tourney is defending well for now.
Kumajin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kumajin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumajin blocks a body shot from Tourney.
Tourney has a couple of punches blocked by Kumajin.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Tourney.
A body shot lands from Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tourney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tourney.
Tourney lands a good knee to the midsection. Kumajin won't want to take too many of those.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Tourney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kumajin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Kumajin blocks an uppercut.
Tourney pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tourney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Kumajin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kumajin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Tourney.
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!
Nice body punch from Tourney - that landed with a thud.
Kumajin looks winded!
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Tourney lands a right hand.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kumajin lands with a light punch inside.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tourney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tourney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kumajin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tourney avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Tourney.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Tourney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tourney avoids the body shot from Kumajin.
Tourney throws a right and a left that Kumajin avoids nicely.
Kumajin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kumajin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kumajin. Tourney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tourney thuds a left hand into Kumajin's body.
Tourney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kumajin moves in looking to clinch but Tourney pushes him off.
Kumajin moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KT Tourney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tourney moves into the clinch successfully.
Tourney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kumajin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kumajin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
KT Tourney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kumajin blocks a body shot from Tourney.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney misses with a knee strike.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Tourney blocking some punches.
Tourney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kumajin blocks it with crossed arms.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Kumajin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tourneys head.
Tourney tries to work over Kumajin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourney lands with a left to the head.
Tourney trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Tourney.
Tourney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kumajin tries to throw a body punch but Tourney avoids it by throwing Kumajin back against the ropes.
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kumajin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kumajin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Kumajin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kumajin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourney.
Kumajin missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Tourney lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tourney tries a knee to the head but Kumajin blocks it.
Kumajin blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kumajin.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Kumajin lands a nice uppercut.
Kumajin tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tourney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kumajin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tourney blocking some punches.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney scores with a shoulder strike.
Kumajin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
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 KT Tourney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tourney misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kumajin misses.
A jab lands there for Tourney.
Tourney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kumajin.
Kumajin swings for the body but Tourney moves out of range.
Kumajin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tourney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Tourney.
Jab, jab by Kumajin - just one landing.
Kumajin misses with a body shot
and Tourney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akira Kumajin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tourney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Tourney tries to keep at a distance but Kumajin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumajins head.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kumajin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourney is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tourney blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Tourney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tourney scores with a shot to the body.
Tourney jabs at Kumajin's body.
Tourney tries to bum rush Kumajin with a series of wild strikes but Kumajin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Kumajin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kumajin pushes Tourney back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Tourney misses with a knee strike.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumajin lands with a light punch inside.
Tourney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kumajin.
Kumajin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kumajin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tourney.
Tourney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kumajin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Tourney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
Kumajin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumajin.
Kumajin trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
KT Tourney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tourney gets through Kumajin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tourney controls his hands.
Kumajin gets through Tourney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin lands a good knee to the midsection. Tourney won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Tourney breaks from the clinch.
Kumajin swings for the body but Tourney moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tourney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kumajin. Kumajin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akira Kumajin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tourney lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to KT Tourney.
Well Tourney 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... KT Tourney! |
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