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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Home avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Home lands with a hook. Dead Ii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Home lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dead Ii falls backwards - clearly groggy! Home dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Home!
New Home seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Better Dead Ii had this to say: 'Just laying low for now'. |
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Event:
Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead Ii throws a series of punches but Kuas avoids them all with ease.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dead Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Kuas gets double underhooks and turns Dead Ii into the cage.
Kuas slips a straight right by Dead Ii.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuas.
Kuas slips under a jab.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dead Ii.
Kuas attempts a counter takedown but Dead Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Kuas lands a nice shot that snaps Dead Ii's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead Ii, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuas slips under a jab.
Dead Ii throws a shot from downtown. Kuas moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Dead Ii misses the jab.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead Ii as he jumps to the side.
Dead Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Dead Ii misses
and Kuas counters with a series of strikes. Dead Ii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Dead Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dead Ii tries to throw a body punch but Kuas avoids it by throwing Dead Ii back against the cage.
Dead Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kuas breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Dead Ii throws out a loose jab but Kuas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuas.
Dead Ii's coach down at Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dead Ii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dead Ii misses with a straight left.
Kuas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead Ii.#CL2#
Dead Ii clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kuas closes the distance and clinches up with Dead Ii, looking for a takedown. Kuas pushes Dead Ii against the cage but Dead Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dead Ii.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Kuas throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.
Dead Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Dead Ii misses with a right hand
and Kuas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kuas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dead Ii as he avoids it easily.
Dead Ii looks to land a left hand but Kuas moved out of range nicely.
Dead Ii misses with a looping left.
Kuas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuas is looking to clinch.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Kuas connects with a high kick.
Kuas is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kuas gets control of Dead Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kuas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dead Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Dead Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead Ii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dead Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
A big right from Dead Ii misses.
Dead Ii misses with a hook
and Kuas counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii dominated that round.
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#
Kuas shoots and misses #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dead Ii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead Ii misses with a looping right.
Kuas throws a one two combo.
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead Ii looks to land a left hand but Kuas moved out of range nicely.
Dead Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dead Ii connects with a body shot that sends Kuas's belly button to the back.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii tries to avoid it but Kuas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead Ii to the ground. Dead Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuas with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Dead Ii swings for the body but Kuas moves out of range.
Kuas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dead Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuas somewhat.
A nice side step and Dead Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Better Dead Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead Ii looks to throw the jab but Kuas is out of range.
Dead Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dead Ii stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Dead Ii rushes Kuas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kuas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dead Ii eats them both and turns towards Kuas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dead Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuas shoots in but Dead Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice cross by Dead Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt
and Dead Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dead Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuas moves out of range as Dead Ii strikes.
Dead Ii misses with a hook.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Kuas moves out of range.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown but Kuas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Dead Ii.#T3#
Kuas has a takedown stuffed.
Lucas Kuas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuas.
Dead Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead Ii swivels and escapes.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dead Ii closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Dead Ii tries to work over Kuas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead Ii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dead Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuas. Kuas gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuas wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dead Ii misses the shot to the body.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Dead Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead Ii tries for a takedown but Kuas circles away easily
enabling Kuas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dead Ii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dead Ii throws a shot from downtown. Kuas moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
Dead Ii lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuas prevents it.
Dead Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC#
Kuas breaks from the clinch.
Kuas shoots and misses #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dead Ii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuas shoots for a double leg takedown but Dead Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Kuas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dead Ii throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuas throws a sloppy head kick and Dead Ii moves out of range easily.
Dead Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead Ii.
Kuas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Dead Ii forces Kuas back against the cage and clinches.
Dead Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuas letting Dead Ii take a breather here.
Dead Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead Ii dives in and grabs Kuas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuas pushes down on Dead Ii's head and hops out.
Dead Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
#CL2#
Dead Ii has Kuas up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Better Dead Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kuas dives in and grabs Dead Ii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dead Ii pushes down on Kuas's head and hops out.#CL2#
Dead Ii darts in and clinches Kuas up against the cage.#BC2#
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Better Dead Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuas sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dead Ii gets tackled into the cage by Kuas. Kuas maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dead Ii manages to break the clinch.
Dead Ii shoots for a takedown but Kuas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dead Ii. No joy for Kuas on that attempt.
Kuas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead Ii pinned against the cage. Dead Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dead Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4##CL2#
Dead Ii darts in and clinches Kuas up against the cage.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch.
Dead Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Kuas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dead Ii manages to circle out of the way.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dead Ii.
Lucas Kuas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead Ii staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dead Ii 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead Ii!
Better Dead Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lucas Kuas spoke after the fight, saying 'I will do it again! '. |
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Event:
Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Hughs cracks Dead Ii with an open hand slap.#CL#
Dead Ii moves into range and clinches up with Hughs.
Hughs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Dead Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dead Ii tries to throw a body punch but Hughs avoids it by throwing Dead Ii back against the cage.
Dead Ii wants to break free but Hughs has control.
Hughs prevents a body shot from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii lands a body shot.
Hughs prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Hughs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dead Ii gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nice elbow from Hughs. #T1#
Dead Ii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dead Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughs has him pressed against the cage.
Dead Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hughs misses with the head strike.
Dead Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Hughs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhys Hughs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Dead Ii closes the distance and pushes Hughs back into the cage.
Dead Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dead Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Better Dead Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii blocking some punches.
Hughs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dead Ii to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Hughs lands with a left to the head.
Hughs digs a right hand underneath Dead Ii's ribcage. Dead Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dead Ii tries to break free but Hughs pushes him back against the cage.
Dead Ii jumps guard but Hughs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dead Ii tries to circle away but Hughs has him pinned against the cage.
Hughs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dead Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead Ii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hughs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Hughs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughs presses Dead Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Hughs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead Ii can't break the clinch.
Hughs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Better Dead Ii has been cut.
Dead Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dead Ii stalling.
Dead Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Hughs controls the action.
Hughs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughs. #BC2#
Hughs manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Hughs misses. #CL#
Dead Ii instigates a clinch.
Hughs is trying to stall.
Dead Ii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hughs wants to stall.
#T4#
Hughs prevents Dead Ii from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Dead Ii works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dead Ii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughs told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead Ii won't allow Hughs to get back to his feet. #SU#
Hughs is working an open guard so Dead Ii takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dead Ii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Hughs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead Ii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hughs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Hughs misses.
Hughs tries to clinch up.
Dead Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughs throws a right hand that Dead Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Dead Ii also avoids with ease.
Hughs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead Ii.
Hughs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughs ducks under a wild hook from Dead Ii.
Hughs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hughs shoots in and drives through. Dead Ii sprawls well.
Hughs tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Dead Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Dead Ii has Hughs up against the cage in a clinch.
Dead Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Hughs controls the action.
Hughs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dead Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Dead Ii prevents a body shot from Hughs.
Hughs lands an elbow that stopped Dead Ii in his tracks for a moment.
Dead Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dead Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dead Ii tries a body shot but Hughs blocks it.
Hughs misses with some punches.
Dead Ii missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Dead Ii has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hughs regains guard immediately.
Dead Ii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dead Ii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Dead Ii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hughs wants to control but Dead Ii postures up.
Dead Ii controls the position.
Dead Ii prevents Hughs from escaping the position.
Hughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Dead Ii dominates the positioning.#SU#
Dead Ii stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Hughs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead Ii.
Hughs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Dead Ii instigates a clinch.
Dead Ii is looking for a takedown.
Dead Ii working aggressively here.
Hughs tries to land knees in the clinch but Dead Ii avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hughs.
Hughs lands a left hand.
Dead Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughs to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Better Dead Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Dead Ii has Hughs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hughs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Hughs prevents a body shot from Dead Ii.
Hughs tries a knee to the head but Dead Ii blocks it.
Dead Ii stalling against the cage.
Dead Ii misses with a body punch.
Dead Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead Ii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dead Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dead Ii misses with a body punch.
Dead Ii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughs tries to bum rush Dead Ii with a series of wild strikes but Dead Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dead Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Hughs just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Better Dead Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Better Dead Ii'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Dead Ii.
Hughs lands an overhand right.#CL#
Dead Ii pushes Hughs up against the cage in a clinch.
Dead Ii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hughs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dead Ii tries to work over Hughs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hughs tries to land knees in the clinch but Dead Ii avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dead Ii fails to land.
Dead Ii tries a body shot but Hughs blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dead Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Dead Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead Ii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hughs is defending well.
Dead Ii wants to take the fight to the mat but Hughs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Better Dead Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dead Ii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dead Ii's efforts to push away.
Dead Ii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dead Ii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#KD2#
Hughs connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Dead Ii goes down! Hughs jumps into full mount looking to finish!
#ROC2#Dead Ii is rocked!
Hughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oh Dead Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Dead Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead Ii tries to reverse the position but Hughs maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughs wants to control the pace but Dead Ii is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Dead Ii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hughs tries to control but Dead Ii wriggling away.
Dead Ii is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dead Ii tries to hold on but Hughs pushes him away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dead Ii has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hughs's lack of action.
Dead Ii is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Hughs decides to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughs tries to clinch but Dead Ii is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhys Hughs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughs 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Hughs!
Better Dead Ii spoke after the fight, saying 'Just laying low for now'. |
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Event:
Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Turnbull with that takedown attempt.
Dead Ii punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dead Ii.
Turnbull tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turnbull has been working on his balance at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dead Ii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Turnbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dead Ii has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Turnbull is trying to keep an underhook but Dead Ii manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dead Ii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turnbull trying to control here.
Dead Ii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dead Ii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull won't allow Dead Ii to pass to mount.
Turnbull trying to control but Dead Ii postures up.
#T1#
Dead Ii stalling.
Turnbull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead Ii is thwarting Turnbull's attempts to control the position.
Turnbull is looking for a sweep. Dead Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dead Ii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Turnbull is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dead Ii is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turnbull is looking for a sweep. Dead Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dead Ii is taking a breather. Turnbull says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turnbull works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dead Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dead Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turnbull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Turnbull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dead Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turnbull looking to control.
#T3#
Turnbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dead Ii's guard. #REVR#
Turnbull wants to control from the top but Dead Ii keeps moving.
Dead Ii wants to sweep here but Turnbull controlling him for the moment.
Turnbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Turnbull drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dead Ii dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dead Ii postures up.
Dead Ii stays in close to Turnbull's body and controls the position.
Dead Ii passes into half guard.
Turnbull wants to improve his position but Dead Ii is controlling well.
Dead Ii trying to control the pace. #T4#
Turnbull wants to control but Dead Ii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turnbull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead Ii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turnbull trying to control but Dead Ii postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead Ii trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Turnbull looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ryan Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turnbull with a body shot.
Turnbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dead Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Turnbull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead Ii as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Turnbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull looks for a takedown but Dead Ii sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnbull at a distance.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Turnbull misses with a takedown attempt - Dead Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turnbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Turnbull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Turnbull manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dead Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Turnbull moves in looking to clinch but Dead Ii pushes him off.
Dead Ii looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Dead Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turnbull closes the distance and clinches up with Dead Ii, looking for a takedown. Turnbull pushes Dead Ii against the cage but Dead Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dead Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Dead Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dead Ii wants it to stay on the feet.
Dead Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##CL2#
Dead Ii clinches. #BC2#
Dead Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead Ii sprawls and moves away.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead Ii.
Dead Ii connects with a body shot.
Turnbull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dead Ii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turnbull rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead Ii swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Dead Ii looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii defends it nicely.
Turnbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Dead Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead Ii.#T3#
Dead Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead Ii moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Turnbull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dead Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Dead Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dead Ii avoids it.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Turnbull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii tries to avoid it but Turnbull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead Ii to the ground. Dead Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range. #TD2#
Dead Ii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turnbull on his heels. He'll look to pass Turnbull's guard now, I'm sure.
Dead Ii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Dead Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Dead Ii looking to pass the guard.
Dead Ii keeps trying to improve his position.
Dead Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turnbull controls Dead Ii momentarily but Dead Ii frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dead Ii clinches. #TD2#
Dead Ii manages to pull guard.
Turnbull throwing strikes from guard but Dead Ii blocks nicely.
Turnbull wants to control from the top but Dead Ii keeps moving.
Turnbull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dead Ii keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully.
Turnbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead Ii is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Turnbull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turnbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Dead Ii has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks from the clinch.
Turnbull tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dead Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turnbull thinking.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut.
Dead Ii misses with a hook.#T2#
Dead Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead Ii shoots for a takedown but Turnbull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turnbull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters by clinching up.
Turnbull jumps guard but Dead Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Dead Ii breaks from the clinch.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turnbull as he avoids it easily.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dead Ii circles away.
Dead Ii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Turnbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Dead Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turnbull has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Dead Ii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Better Dead Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##TD2#
Dead Ii is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Turnbull can't fight it off and eventually Dead Ii manages to take the fight to the floor. Turnbull looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dead Ii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dead Ii tries to stand but Turnbull is controlling from the bottom.
Dead Ii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Turnbull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dead Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dead Ii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Turnbull keeping full guard, as Dead Ii tries to pass.
Dead Ii controlling from the top position.
Turnbull controls Dead Ii momentarily but Dead Ii frees himself.
Ryan Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turnbull throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dead Ii 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead Ii!
An out of breath Better Dead Ii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 37
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Bastiat drops Dead Ii with a beautiful combination! Dead Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bastiat is looking for the KO!#ROC#Dead Ii is rocked!
Dead Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Bastiat gets double underhooks and turns Dead Ii into the cage.
Dead Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastiat finish him?
Bastiat is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Dead Ii flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dead Ii is out cold! Bastiat holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frederic Bastiat!
The defeated Better Dead Ii had this to say: 'Just laying low for now'. |
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Event:
Highland 22
Date: Apr 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
Takamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead Ii sprawls and moves away.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut. Takamura saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Dead Ii as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Dead Ii drives through with a takedown into Takamura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dead Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Takamura is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Takamura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dead Ii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Takamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dead Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dead Ii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dead Ii's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Takamura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dead Ii is sitting in close to Takamura's body. Takamura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dead Ii is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dead Ii is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Takamura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eduardo Takamura!
Better Dead Ii was interviewed post fight and said 'Just laying low for now'. |
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Event:
Highland 13
Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dead Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Dead Ii's head.
Dead Ii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Dead Ii down.
A low kick lands for Turner.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dead Ii fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dead Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Sir Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Dead Ii.#T1#
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner slips under a jab from Dead Ii.
Turner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner lands a nice hook to Dead Ii's body. Dead Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Dead Ii on that attempt.
Dead Ii throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Dead Ii is rocked!
Dead Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dead Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead Ii seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead Ii lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Dead Ii moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Sir Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead Ii checks a leg kick.
Dead Ii throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner misses the body punch #CL2#
and Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
Dead Ii misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Better Dead Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner. #T3#
Dead Ii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead Ii.
Turner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Turner is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dead Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Turner slips a jab from Dead Ii.
Turner scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Dead Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Dead Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead Ii! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead Ii.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Dead Ii has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead Ii.
Sir Turner is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Turner drops Dead Ii with a nice combination! Turner dives into Dead Ii's guard, looking to finish!
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Dead Ii has wrist control.
Dead Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Dead Ii, not yet.
Turner cracks Dead Ii with a solid left hand.
Dead Ii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead Ii can do to turn this around?
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
We've been informed that Dead Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead Ii is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dead Ii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turner wants to stand up but Dead Ii is controlling him. #T2#
Dead Ii controlling from the top position.
Dead Ii looking to pass the guard.
Dead Ii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dead Ii prevents Turner from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Dead Ii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead Ii wants a takedown.
Dead Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Turner has double underhooks. #BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Dead Ii clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Dead Ii can't get the takedown.
Come on Dead Ii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead Ii looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dead Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Dead Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.
Sir Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Dead Ii.
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 defenses there by Turner.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Dead Ii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dead Ii dodges the punch combination from Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Turner dominated that second round.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dead Ii throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Dead Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Dead Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii fails with the takedown.
Sir Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dead Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Dead Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead Ii working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Dead Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Turner blocks a jab.
Dead Ii avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Dead Ii.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Dead Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Dead Ii backing up. Dead Ii nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Turner lands with a nice combination. Dead Ii backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick but Dead Ii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Dead Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead Ii.
Dead Ii throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Dead Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Dead Ii misses
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Dead Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Sir Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Dead Ii.
Dead Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Dead Ii persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Dead Ii looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Dead Ii looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Dead Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Turner is looking to wear down Dead Ii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A clash of legs there as Dead Ii blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Dead Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dead Ii back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dead Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dead Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Dead Ii ends up having to push Turner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead Ii misses with a looping right.
Dead Ii is trying desperately to land a takedown but Turner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dead Ii.#CL2#
Dead Ii has managed to clinch.
Dead Ii has Turner pushed against the cage.#BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead Ii misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dead Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Better Dead Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sir Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Dead Ii misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Turner!
The defeated Better Dead Ii had this to say: 'Just laying low for now'. |
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Event:
Highland 2
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Wexell misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Dead Ii counters by moving into the clinch.
Dead Ii is working for takedown but Wexell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wexell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dead Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead Ii.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dead Ii is pushing Wexell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dead Ii wants a takedown.
Dead Ii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Better Dead Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dead Ii pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell cracks Dead Ii with a solid left hand.
Wexell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wexell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wexell working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Dead Ii is rocked!#T1#
Dead Ii parries the strikes from Wexell easily there. Wexell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dead Ii to escape.
Dead Ii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Dead Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wexell lands a huge shot from side control! Dead Ii is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kristoffer Wexell!
Better Dead Ii spoke after the fight, saying 'Just laying low for now'. |
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