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Event:
ROCK FC 9
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Combs counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Combs's head coaches at That one gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Combs counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard.
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Shaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Shaw is pulling down on Combs's head. It's preventing any offense from Combs, at least for the moment.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Combs from controlling successfully. #SU#
Combs stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Combs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaw looks winded!#T2#
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Combs connects with a jab.
Combs lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shaw. #ES#
Combs sneaks out the side door and pushes Shaw away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combs throws a one two combo.
Combs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
John Combs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Combs.#ROC#Shaw is rocked!#T3#
Shaw leaves his chin hanging out and Combs seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shaw crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Combs!
As John Combs got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Another bomb has landed baby. These hands are packed with TNT. And i can tell you I can't wait to unleash them against my next opponent when I defend this beautiful belt around my waist. Peace out y'all. WOOOOHH! '. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 1.2
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs walks into a straight right hand from Arantes.
Combs moves out of range of the strikes.
Combs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arantes with a body shot.
Combs misses with a few strikes there.
Combs throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo Arantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arantes moves out of range of the strikes.
Arantes lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Combs misses.
Arantes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Combs wants to clinch.#CL#
Arantes pushes Combs up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arantes gets underhooks to prevent Combs's takedown attempt.
Combs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Combs swings wildly with an uppercut but Arantes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arantes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Arantes gets through Combs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Combs misses with a punch to the body.
Combs is trying to push Arantes away but Arantes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Combs working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arantes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arantes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arantes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arantes pushes Combs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Combs looks winded!
Arantes lands a shoulder strike.
Arantes lands with a left to the head.
Arantes presses Combs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arantes scores with a shot to the side of Combs's head.
Arantes pushes Combs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arantes lands a right hand.
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 hook to the body from Arantes.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Arantes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arantes.
A short right from Arantes.
Arantes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Combs takes a shot to the head.
Arantes digs a right hand underneath Combs's ribcage. Combs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Arantes - that landed with a thud.
Arantes lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Arantes.
A short body shot lands from Arantes as the two fighters clinch.
Arantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Combs backwards.
Arantes scores with a shoulder strike.
Arantes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arantes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arantes lands with a short shot to the head.
Arantes scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Combs is rocked!#T3#
Arantes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Combs is still on wobbly legs! Can Arantes finish him?
Arantes pushes Combs against the cage. Arantes is working some dirty boxing. Arantes pushes off with a quick right hook! Combs goes down! Combs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Arantes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Arantes!
An out of breath Ronaldo Arantes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated John Combs had this to say: 'I can't wait for for the rematch.'. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 1
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hashempour paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Combs has managed to clinch.
Hashempour swings wildly with an uppercut but Combs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Combs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hashempour up against the cage.
Hashempour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hashempour lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hashempour lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hashempour throws a punch but it's blocked by Combs.
Hashempour scores with a shoulder strike.
Hashempour misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hashempour on the inside.
Combs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hashempour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Combs blocking some punches.
Combs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashempour throws a punch but it's blocked by Combs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hashempour. #T1##BC#
Combs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Combs staying out of range there.
Hashempour misses with a hook
and Combs counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashempour doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Hashempour.
Combs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hashempour doesn't seem bothered though.
Hashempour throws a big shot that misses.
Hashempour throws a combination that misses
and Combs counters with a series of strikes. Hashempour will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hashempour, as that shot connected.
Combs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hashempour.
Hashempour 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.
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!
Hashempour misses with a straight left.
Hashempour walks into a jab.
Combs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashempour.
Combs cracks Hashempour with an open hand slap.#T2#
Combs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hashempour misses with a hook.
Combs staying out of range there.
Hashempour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hashempour swings widly with a right hand
and Combs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hashempour connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Combs moves out of range as Hashempour strikes.
Combs's corner calls for a 1-2. Combs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hashempour misses with a lunging right hand
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Combs tries to close the distance and clinch but Hashempour swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Hashempour gets tackled into the cage by Combs. Combs maintains the clinch.
Hashempour throws a punch but it's blocked by Combs.
Hashempour misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashempour has a couple of punches blocked by Combs.
Hashempour misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Combs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hashempour misses with the head strike.
Combs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Combs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hashempours head.
Hashempour lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Combs backwards.
Hashempour throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Combs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hashempour throws a lazy uppercut
and Combs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Combs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hashempour gets through Combs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Combs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards. #BC#
Combs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Combs avoids the body shot from Hashempour.
Hashempour throws a right hand that Combs ducks under and follows up with a left that Combs also avoids with ease.#T4#
Combs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hashempour gets tackled into the cage by Combs. Combs maintains the clinch.
Hashempour lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Combs throws a head punch that misses.
Hashempour swings wildly with an uppercut but Combs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashempour misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hashempour throws a punch but it's blocked by Combs.
Hashempour misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashempour throws a punch but it's blocked by Combs.
Combs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hashempour misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashempour tries to throw a body punch but Combs avoids it by throwing Hashempour back against the cage.
Hashempour lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Combs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hashempour rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Combs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khosrov Hashempour dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Combs slips a jab from Hashempour.
Combs is looking to clinch.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Hashempour.
Combs tries to clinch up.
Hashempour misses with a lunging right hand
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Combs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Combs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashempour.
Combs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hashempour has time to react.
Hashempour throws a poor cross that misses
and Combs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hashempour thinking.
Combs lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashempour throws a looping overhand right but Combs ducks down to avoid it.
Combs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hashempour 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.
Combs wants to clinch up but Hashempour keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Combs finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashempour throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##CL#
Combs takes the fight into the clinch.
Combs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hashempour's elbow.
Hashempour lands a right hand.
Hashempour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashempour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Combs can't find room to land a body shot as Hashempour controls the action.
Combs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hashempour gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Combs stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Combs.
Hashempour throws a punch but it's blocked by Combs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hashempour.
Combs tries to work over Hashempour's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Combs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Combs tries for a takedown but Hashempour manages to get underhooks.
Hashempour has a couple of punches blocked by Combs.
Hashempour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Combs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Combs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hashempour misses with a looping right.
Combs tries to close the distance and clinch but Hashempour swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hashempour misses with a looping left.
Combs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hashempour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Hashempour.
Hashempour throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Combs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hashempour rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Combs to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashempour misses with a looping right.
Hashempour throws a right hand that misses
and Combs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hashempour throws a lazy uppercut
and Combs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hashempour is breathing heavily.
Hashempour connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hashempour throws a poor cross that misses
and Combs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Combs tries to clinch there but Hashempour circles away.
Combs scores with a decent looking hook.
Hashempour takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Combs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hashempour throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hashempour is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Combs.
A jab from Hashempour misses.
Combs doesn't manage to clinch there - Hashempour circles away.
Hashempour throws a hook to the side of Combs's head but Combs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Combs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hashempour throws an off balance right hand
and Combs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashempour throws a jab but it's blocked by Combs.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Combs fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Combs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khosrov Hashempour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Combs scores with a jab. Hashempour acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hashempour misses with a lunging right hand
and Combs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hashempour throws a right hand that Combs ducks under and follows up with a left that Combs also avoids with ease.
Combs tries to clinch up.
Hashempour lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hashempour throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Combs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hashempour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Combs scores with a jab to the head.
Hashempour takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hashempour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hashempour misses with a left hand
and Combs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashempour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Combs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Combs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashempour.
Hashempour digs a good hook to Combs's body.
Hashempour pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hashempour misses with a left hand
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Combs throws a shot to the body.
Hashempour throws a right hand that misses
and Combs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hashempour throws a lazy right hand but Combs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hashempour has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hashempour takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Combs moves out of range as Hashempour strikes.
Hashempour throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Combs counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashempour throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Combs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hashempour misses with a shot to the body
and Combs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashempour.
A little feinted left hand from Combs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Combs moves out of range of the strikes.
Hashempour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hashempour misses with a hook. Combs ducked under it nicely.
John Combs is winning the standup battle so far.
Combs throws a good cross that connects.
Hashempour throws an off balance right hand
and Combs counters with a straight right hand.
Combs tries to clinch but Hashempour moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Combs.
Hashempour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Combs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Combs tries to clinch but Hashempour moves out of range.
Hashempour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Combs.
Combs cracks Hashempour with a good jab.
Hashempour dodges the punch combination from Combs.
Combs blocks a jab.
Hashempour throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Combs sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Combs blocks a jab.
Hashempour closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashempour throws a poor cross that misses
and Combs counters with a stiff right hand.
Combs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Combs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashempour.
Hashempour throws a big shot that misses.
Combs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hashempour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Combs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hashempour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Combs.
Hashempour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hashempour misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Combs to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hashempour swats away the attempt to clinch by Combs.
Hashempour looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Combs wants to clinch.
It seemed like Hashempour was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hashempour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Combs.
Combs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashempour.
Combs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hashempour looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Combs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hashempour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Combs tries to clinch up
and Hashempour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hashempour cracks Combs with an open hand slap.
Combs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hashempour finds it's way round the side to connect with Combs's head.
Combs is looking to clinch.
Combs tries to clinch but Hashempour moves out of range.
Hashempour throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Combs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Combs scores with a jab. Hashempour acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Combs clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Combs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hashempour misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hashempour working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 John Combs.
I think Combs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Combs!
John Combs took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Another bomb has landed baby. These hands are packed with TNT. And i can tell you I can't wait to unleash them against my next opponent when I defend this beautiful belt around my waist. Peace out y'all. WOOOOHH! '. |
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Event:
DFN 4: Gouveia vs. Combs
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Combs.
Gouveia misses with a straight left.
Gouveia swings for the body but Combs moves out of range.
Combs lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Gouveia moves into range and clinches up with Combs.#TD#
Gouveia ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gouveia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gouveia keeping moving, preventing Combs from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Combs is posturing up here but Gouveia has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Combs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Combs has to tap! Slick submission there by Gouveia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pascal Gouveia!
Pascal Gouveia is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pascal Gouveia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated John Combs had this to say: 'I can't wait for for the rematch.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Combs scores with a punch to the head.
Combs lands with a straight right. Lewis didn't see that one coming.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt
letting Combs counter with a right hand.
John Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Lewis.
Combs thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Combs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Combs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Combs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Combs lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
Combs scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Lewis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Combs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Combs wants it to stay on the feet.
Combs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Combs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Combs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Combs lands with an uppercut that bounces Lewis off the cage and back into range.
Danga de danga de dang - Combs scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Lewis is rocked!
Combs lands a head shot.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Combs finish him?
Combs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Combs drops Lewis with a huge uppercut! Lewis drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Combs is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Combs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eleven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Combs.
Combs feints a jab promting Eleven to slip. Combs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eleven slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Test Eleven has been cut.
Combs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eleven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Combs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eleven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Combs.
Eleven is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Combs.
Combs throws a body punch but Eleven moves out of range.
Combs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Combs throws a series of punches but Eleven moves out of range.
Eleven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Combs manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Eleven closes the distance and clinches.
Eleven misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Eleven breaks the clinch.
Combs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Combs throws a body shot but no joy.
Combs lands a nice hook to Eleven's body. Eleven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Combs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Test Eleven's cut even more.
Combs tries to bum rush Eleven with a series of wild strikes but Eleven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Combs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Combs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Combs swinging wildly here.
Combs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eleven looks to score with a jab to the body but Combs is just out of range.
A punch combination from Combs misses.
No joy there for Combs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eleven throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Combs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Combs moves out of range of the body kick.
Combs misses with a wild combination.
Eleven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Combs is breathing heavily.#T3#
No joy there for Combs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Eleven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eleven. Combs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Combs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Combs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eleven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eleven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Combs was well out of range. Poor timing from Eleven.
Combs throws a right and a left that Eleven avoids nicely.
Combs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eleven backs up against the cage.
Combs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eleven misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Eleven pushes Combs up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2#
Eleven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Eleven moves into the clinch.
Eleven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Combs's elbow.
Eleven effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Eleven breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Eleven.
Combs misses with a few strikes there.
Combs backing away here, and Eleven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Combs blocks a jab.
Combs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eleven throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Combs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Eleven's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Eleven throws a body shot but no joy.
Combs staying out of range there.
No joy there for Combs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Combs lands a jab.
Combs throws a right hand that Eleven ducks under and follows up with a left that Eleven also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Eleven releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Combs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eleven.
Eleven misses with a wild body shot.
Combs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eleven circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Eleven clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Eleven breaks from the clinch.
Eleven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eleven misses with a jab to the body
and Combs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Combs throws a nice looking combination but Eleven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Combs throws a series of punches but Eleven moves out of range.
John Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Combs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eleven misses with a body shot
and Combs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eleven wants to clinch.
A left lands for Combs.#T2#
Combs lands a nice looking body shot.
Eleven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Combs connects with a looping right hand.
Combs avoids the body shot from Eleven.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Combs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Combs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eleven has time to react.
Eleven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eleven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Combs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Combs slips a straight right by Eleven.
As Eleven looks to move away, Combs throws a big counter combo but Eleven just gets out of the way.
Combs throws a series of punches but Eleven moves out of range. #T3#
Combs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John Combs is winning the standup battle so far.
Eleven misses with a jab to the body
and Eleven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Combs throws a nice looking combination but Eleven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Combs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eleven circles away quickly and effectively.
Combs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eleven circles away quickly and effectively.
Eleven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Combs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eleven.
Combs misses with the combination.
Eleven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Combs tries to bum rush Eleven with a series of wild strikes but Eleven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eleven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eleven looks to land a combination but Combs avoids it well. #T4##CL2#
Eleven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Combs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eleven can do to turn this around?
Eleven prevents Combs from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Eleven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eleven throws the left hand but Combs avoids the punch easily.
Combs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Eleven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Eleven misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eleven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Combs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Combs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Test Eleven's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Eleven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Combs throws a right and a left that Eleven avoids nicely.
Combs defending well as Eleven loads up on a big left hand.
Eleven misses with a two punch combination.
Combs is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Eleven.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Combs, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs misses with a double jab.
Eleven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Combs lands with a straight right. Eleven didn't see that one coming.
Eleven misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Combs counters with a series of strikes. Eleven will be more careful next time no doubt.
Combs avoids the body shot from Eleven.
#T1#
Eleven misses with a wild body shot.
Combs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Combs dodges the punch combination from Eleven.
As Eleven looks to move away, Combs throws a big counter combo but Eleven just gets out of the way.
Combs misses with a double jab.
Eleven throws a shot from downtown. Combs moves away and avoids it.
Eleven on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Combs misses with a double jab.
Combs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Eleven throws a body shot but no joy.
Eleven looks to score with a jab to the body but Combs is just out of range.
Eleven misses with a wild body shot.
Combs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eleven throws a body punch but Combs moves out of range.
Eleven throws an overhand right that lands on Combs's shoulder, as Combs tries to avoid the shot.
Combs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Eleven dodges the punch combination from Combs.
Eleven throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Combs misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Eleven misses.
Eleven misses with a wild body shot.
Eleven takes a swing at Combs's ribcage but misses.
Eleven fails to land with a series of punches.
Test Eleven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Combs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Combs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eleven.
Eleven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eleven throws a body shot but no joy.
Combs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eleven manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Eleven moves into the clinch.#T4#
Eleven struggles to land a body shot inside as Combs controls his hands.
Eleven misses with some punches.
Eleven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Eleven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Eleven.
Eleven scoring well with a low kick there.
John Combs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eleven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Combs manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Combs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eleven misses with a hook.
Eleven throws a right hand that misses
and Combs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Combs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Combs! |
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