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Event:
Ambush 5 Hightower VS Madzarov
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Dupont fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Narong, pushing him back against the ropes. Narong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dupont has had enough of the clinch but Narong keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Dupont pushes Narong up against the ropes in a clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dupont lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Narong. Dupont looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Narong lands a left hand.
#BC# Narong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupont misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Dupont. Dupont lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Narong at a distance.
Narong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dupont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC# Narong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Dupont moves into the clinch. Narong is looking to break free of the clinch but Dupont has double underhooks. Dupont is trying to break free. Narong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dupont's elbow. Dupont lands a body punch in the clinch. Narong tries to land knees in the clinch but Dupont avoids the damage to the body. Dupont wants to get back to striking at distance but Narong won't allow it.
Dupont trying to control the position but instead, Narong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dupont into the ropes. Narong lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Narong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL2# Dupont instigates a clinch. Dupont controlling the action here for a moment.
Narong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Narong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dupont wants to get back to striking at distance but Narong won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dupont just misses with a elbow thrown towards Narong's brow. #BC2# Dupont breaks from the clinch.
Narong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dupont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Narong darts in trying to clinch and Dupont counters with a left and a right that stings Narong. Narong fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3# Dupont throws a looping overhand right but Narong ducks down to avoid it. Narong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dupont throws a series of punches but Narong avoids them all with ease. Some wild striking there from Narong.
Dupont throws a sloppy head kick and Narong moves out of range easily. #CL# Narong has Dupont up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Narong fails to land. Dupont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narong wants to break free but Dupont has control.
#BC# Narong breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Dupont closes the distance and clinches. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4##BC# Narong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Narong looks for the body kick but Dupont saw that one coming. Narong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dupont lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dupont misses with a leg kick. Narong throws a nice looking combination but Dupont bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fight stays on the outside here - Narong looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Narong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dupont takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daxton Dupont dominated that round. That's time! Narong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Narong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupont was well out of range. Poor timing from Narong.#CL2# Dupont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dupont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Narong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dupont avoids it. Dupont is pushing Narong up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Narong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Dupont working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Narong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaloem Narong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dupont keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Dupont instigates a clinch. Narong lands a good knee to the midsection. Dupont won't want to take too many of those. Daxton Dupont seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dupont looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Narong lands with a left to the head. Narong throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupont clobbers Narong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dupont scores with a punch to the head. Narong tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2# and Dupont counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Narong to the mat! Dupont runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Narong is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC2#Narong is rocked!#CL2# Dupont moves into the clinch. Oh Narong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC# Narong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Narong seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2# Dupont fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Narong, pushing him back against the ropes. 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! Narong is trying to force a seperation but Dupont has the dominant position. A frustrated look appears on Narong's face as he tries to break the clinch. Narong misses with a punch on the inside.
Narong tries to break the clinch but Dupont is controlling the position. #BC2# Dupont manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Dupont misses with a series of wild punches.
Dupont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Narong misses with a head kick.
Narong jabs Dupont right on the nose. Dupont blinks but takes it well.#CL2# Dupont moves into the clinch. Narong stalling in the clinch but Dupont improves position. #BC# Narong breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Dupont instigates a clinch. Narong tries to stall but Dupont uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dupont throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Narong blocks it with crossed arms. Narong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3# Dupont is trying to break the clinch but Narong is controlling him. Dupont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dupont has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dupont trying to stall but Narong improves his position.
#BC# Narong manages to break the clinch.
Narong tries to clinch but Dupont moves out of range. Dupont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dupont closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Narong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Dupont counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Narong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Narong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Narong. Those never looked like landing. Narong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# Dupont closes the distance and clinches. #T4# A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC# Narong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Narong closes the distance and clinches. Dupont has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Narong prevents Dupont from breaking the clinch. Dupont scores with a shot to the side of Narong's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Narong wants to get back to striking at distance but Dupont won't allow it.
Dupont lands a hook to the side of the head. Dupont tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Narong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dupont is defending well for now. Dupont wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dupont wants to break free but Narong has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daxton Dupont takes that one, thanks to the knockdown. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Narong just misses with a punch to the body.
Narong blocks a head kick by Dupont.
Dupont looks to land a body kick but Narong moved away.#CL2# Dupont has Narong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dupont has Narong pressed against the ropes, preventing Narong from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dupont avoiding damage.
Narong taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Narong pushes off an throws an elbow but Dupont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Narong working hard to break the clinch. Dupont is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Narong is trying to maintain a safe position but Dupont gets an underhook and turns Narong into the ropes.#T1##BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Narong misses and Dupont counters with a two punch combo. Narong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dupont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2# Dupont has managed to clinch.
Dupont is trying to push Narong away but Narong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Dupont prevents Narong from breaking the clinch. Dupont avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC# Narong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Narong is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Narong clinches up against the ropes. Narong tries to throw a body punch but Dupont avoids it by throwing Narong back against the ropes. Dupont is trying to maintain a safe position but Narong gets an underhook and turns Dupont into the ropes.#BC2# Dupont breaks from the clinch.
Dupont throws a sloppy head kick and Narong moves out of range easily. Narong is looking to clinch. #CL2# Dupont darts in and clinches Narong up against the ropes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dupont can't break the clinch.
Narong has a couple of punches blocked by Dupont.
Dupont tries to break free but Narong pushes him back against the ropes. Narong looking to slow down the pace here.#T3# Narong leaning his opponent against the ropes. Narong misses with a punch to the body.
Narong misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dupont as Narong tries to tie him up. Dupont scores with an uppercut up the middle. Narong misses with a body punch.
Dupont tries a body shot but Narong blocks it.
Narong connects with a knee to the head.
#T4# Dupont misses with a punch to the body.
Dupont tries to break the clinch but Narong is controlling the position. Narong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Narong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dupont is keeping busy. Narong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dupont tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Narong avoids it.#BC2# Dupont manages to break the clinch.
Dupont throws a head kick that misses. Narong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dupont scores with a crisp jab that stopped Narong in his tracks. #CL2# Dupont moves into the clinch. Chaloem Narong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daxton Dupont is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Still in the clinch, Dupont scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Daxton Dupont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dupont 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daxton Dupont! |
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Event:
Ambush 4: Rossiter VS Swanson
Date: May 03, 2021 |
#R1# Larving misses with a looping left.#CL2# Dupont closes the distance and clinches. Larving lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Larving throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dupont blocks it with crossed arms. Dupont is trying to stall.
#BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Dupont closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dupont taking a breather. Dupont blocks the elbow strike.
Larving with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dupont trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Larving with a knee to the head.
Larving tries a knee to the head but Dupont blocks it.
Larving tries to land a knee to the head but Dupont blocks with his arms.
Larving lands a knee to the head.
#BC2# Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Larving showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dupont.
#CL2# Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch. Larving misses with a knee to the head. Larving tries a knee to the head but Dupont blocks it.
Dupont tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larving avoids it.#T2# Larving managing to block the knees to the body from Dupont.
#BC2# Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Dupont instigates a clinch. Dupont trying to land knees to the body.
Larving misses with a knee to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Larving tries to land a knee to the head but Dupont blocks with his arms.
Dupont taking a breather. #BC2# Dupont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Larving throws a body punch but Dupont moves out of range. Larving really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daxton Dupont will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2# Dupont forces Larving back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch.
Dupont does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Daxton Dupont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dupont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larving throws a sloppy head kick and Dupont counters with a two punch combo. #CL2# Dupont forces Larving back against the ropes and clinches. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dupont. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC2# Dupont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Dupont clinches with his opponent.
Dupont misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larving tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Larving pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dupont unleashes a big counter combination but Larving bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1# Dupont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dupont throws a leg kick but Larving sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dupont looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larving misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Dupont closes the distance and clinches. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larving as Dupont tries to tie him up. Larving misses with a knee strike.
Larving with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larving using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dupont has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2##BC2# Dupont breaks from the clinch.
Dupont throws a shot from downtown. Larving moves away and avoids it. Larving checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dupont has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dupont tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupont attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Larving throws a solid leg kick but Dupont takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larving. Dupont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larving looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# Dupont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2# Dupont breaks 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! Larving throws a body punch but Dupont moves out of range. As Larving backs off Dupont throws a huge counter combo but Larving manages to avoid it all. Dupont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daxton Dupont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Dupont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Dupont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Dupont rushes Larving and presses him up against the ropes. Larving misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Dupont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dupont lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dupont. An inside leg kick lands from Larving. Larving throws a jab when Dupont was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Dupont clinches up with Larving and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dupont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larving. Larving throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1##CL2# Dupont has closed the distance and engaged Larving in a clinch.
Larving looking to throw knees to the head but Dupont is blocking nicely.
Dupont is struggling to control the position. Larving with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Dupont clinches up with Larving and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2# Dupont breaks from the clinch.
Dupont pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# Dupont instigates a clinch. Larving with a knee to the head.
#T2# Larving tries to land a knee to the head but Dupont blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Larving moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A head kick by Dupont misses and Larving counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Larving takes a swing at Dupont's ribcage but misses. Larving throws a looping overhand right but Dupont ducks down to avoid it. Dupont shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Larving eats them both and turns towards Dupont to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2# Dupont rushes Larving and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Dupont throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dupont tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dupont throws an elbow but misses. Patreek Larving has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daxton Dupont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Larving with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Daxton Dupont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dupont 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Daxton Dupont! Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Daxton Dupont! Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Daxton Dupont!
Daxton Dupont wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
AKF Glory-Dome III
Date: Apr 26, 2021 |
#R1# Dupont throws a sloppy head kick and Fertin moves out of range easily. Dupont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fertin misses with a double jab
#KD# and before Fertin can reset, Dupont rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Fertin is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC#Fertin is rocked!#CL# Dupont gets a clinch. Fertin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dupont finish him?#BC# Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dupont will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fertin seems to have recovered his senses. Fertin moves out of range as Dupont throws a body kick.
#CL# Dupont clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Fertin is trying to stall.
Fertin is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dupont has denied him. Fertin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dupont won't allow it.
Dupont has had enough of the clinch but Fertin keeps him there for the moment. Dupont leaning against his opponent.
Dupont has Fertin pressed against the ropes, preventing Fertin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1# Dupont slowing the pace effectively. A frustrated look appears on Fertin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fertin wants to break free but Dupont has control.
Fertin is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC# Dupont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Dupont pushes Fertin up against the ropes in a clinch. Dupont is trying to break the clinch but Fertin has him pressed against the ropes. Dupont looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fertin taking a breather. Dupont prevents Fertin from breaking the clinch.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A right handed body shot lands from Dupont.
Dupont keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fertin's efforts to push away. Fertin tries to break free but Dupont pushes him back against the ropes. Fertin stalling in the clinch but Dupont improves position. A frustrated look appears on Dupont's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Fertin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dupont is trying to maintain a safe position but Fertin gets an underhook and turns Dupont into the ropes. Dupont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC# Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupont blocks a low kick nicely. As Fertin looks to move away, Dupont throws a big counter combo but Fertin just gets out of the way. Dupont lands a right and a left and another right! Fertin goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daxton Dupont! |
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Event:
Abush 2: Giroud VS Whok
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1# A punch combination from Dupont misses. A combination from Dupont does no damage. #CL# Dupont moves into the clinch successfully.
Dupont trying to control the position but instead, Larving has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dupont into the ropes. A hook to the body from Dupont.
#BC# Dupont breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larving misses with a head kick.
Larving misses the jab. Larving misses with a head kick.
Dupont scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dupont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# No joy there for Dupont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daxton Dupont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Dupont closes the distance and clinches. Larving tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC# Dupont breaks from the clinch.
Dupont throws a series of punches but Larving moves out of range. Dupont swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Larving. Dupont misses with a body punch
and Larving connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dupont takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL# Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Dupont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Larving throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Dupont was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Larving. Larving throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Dupont forces Larving back against the ropes and clinches. 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! Larving throws an elbow that misses.
Larving lands an elbow that stopped Dupont in his tracks for a moment. Larving with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larving scores with a knee to the head.
#BC# Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupont throws a body kick that misses. Dupont cracks a nice hook into Larving's ribs.#CL# Dupont instigates a clinch. Larving misses with a knee strike.
#T3# Larving on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dupont holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC# Dupont manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Larving misses its intended target. Dupont is looking for a counter combo. Dupont misses with a low kick as Larving jumps back. Larving blocks a head kick by Dupont.
Dupont throws a chopping leg kick but Larving manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Larving with a nice calf kick.#CL# Dupont clinches with his opponent.
Larving throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4# Dupont missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Dupont closes the distance and clinches. Dupont is trying to maintain a safe position but Larving gets an underhook and turns Dupont into the ropes.#BC# Dupont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupont avoids the body shot from Larving.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Larving throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dupont blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Dupont manages to break the clinch.
Larving misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daxton Dupont dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Larving avoids the head kick by Dupont.
Larving throws out a counter right but Dupont avoids it with no problem. Dupont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dupont lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larving at a distance.
Larving takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Dupont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dupont throws a sloppy head kick and Larving moves out of range easily. Dupont throws a sloppy head kick and Larving counters with a straight right hand. Dupont tries to bum rush Larving with a series of wild strikes but Larving uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Larving looks like he wants to counter punch here. Larving connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larving misses with a wild body shot. Larving tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dupont here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Larving moves out of range as Dupont throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Larving on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Daxton Dupont is winning the standup battle so far. Dupont is looking to land body kicks.#T1##CL# Dupont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dupont stalling in the clinch but Larving improves position. Daxton Dupont has scored more points in the clinch so far. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Maybe Dupont would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Dupont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larving can do to turn this around? Dupont throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC# Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Larving with a body punch. A glancing blow. Larving dodges the punch combination from Dupont.
Larving checks a leg kick nicely. Larving throws a jab when Dupont was well out of range.#CL# Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2# Larving creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Dupont is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larving is defending well for now.#BC# Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Larving. #CL# Larving gets tackled into the ropes by Dupont. Dupont maintains the clinch. #BC# Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Dupont clinches up with Larving and pushes him back against the ropes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Larving walks into a left hand. Larving tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupont was well out of range. Poor timing from Larving.#CL# Dupont closes the distance and pushes Larving back into the ropes. Larving connects with a knee to the head.
#T3# Larving throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dupont trying to control the position but instead, Larving has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dupont into the ropes. Larving landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Dupont is rocked! Larving tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dupont is trying to maintain a safe position but Larving gets an underhook and turns Dupont into the ropes. Larving lands a knee to the head.
Oh Dupont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dupont takes a knee right on the jaw!
Larving creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Dupont off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Dupont is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Larving is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Patreek Larving! |
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