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Event:
Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Neer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kamogawa to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Neer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neer throws a hook but Kamogawa blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Neer.#CL#
Kamogawa moves into range and clinches up with Neer.
Kamogawa gets through Neer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
#TD#
Kamogawa decides to pull guard.
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!
Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Neer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamogawa dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kamogawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Kamogawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neer's guard.
Kamogawa is taking a breather. Neer 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.
Neer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamogawa is taking a breather. Neer 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kamogawa connects with a nice short shot to Neer's temple.
Neer is trying to escape back to his feet but Kamogawa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Kamogawa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Neer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamogawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Kamogawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kamogawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Kamogawa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Neer because Kamogawa loaded up on that one.
Kamogawa with the ground and pound from mount.
Kamogawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamogawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Neer's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kamogawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamogawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Neer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4#
Neer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamogawa with shots to the head and body - Neer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kamogawa controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kamogawa throws a hook but Neer blocks it.#CL#
Kamogawa has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neer or not.
A frustrated look appears on Neer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamogawa digs a right hand into Neer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neer's gas tank.
Kamogawa prevents Neer from breaking the clinch.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Neer's ribcage. Neer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Neer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Neer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamogawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamogawa connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Kamogawa darts in and clinches Neer up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa is leaning against Neer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neer is breathing heavily.#TD#
Kamogawa pulls Neer into guard.
#T1#
Kamogawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Neer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa pushing down on Neer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neer is in trouble now - Kamogawa has advanced to mount!
Genji Kamogawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neer really wants to buck Kamogawa off and get back to his feet.
Kamogawa lands a couple of good shots and Neer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kamogawa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Neer is trying to stand back up.
Kamogawa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kamogawa is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kamogawa gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kamogawa gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kamogawa apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T3#
Kamogawa misses with a straight right.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neer.
Neer throws an off balance right hand
and Kamogawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neer lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Neer.
Kamogawa throwing a counter right hand but Neer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kamogawa darts in and clinches Neer up against the cage.
Kamogawa is working Neer over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neer backwards.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neer backwards.
Neer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kamogawa manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Kamogawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kamogawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kamogawa manages to move to mount!
Kamogawa content just to control the position here.
Kamogawa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Neer trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that second round.
That's time! Kamogawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Neer slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neer ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swinging wildly here.
Kamogawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guy Neer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamogawa blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Kamogawa clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Neer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamogawa has double underhooks. #TD#
Kamogawa pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa controlling Neer's posture.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neer is one step ahead there. #T1#
Neer looking to sit in guard and control but Kamogawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kamogawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kamogawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kamogawa cracks Neer with a big elbow. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Kamogawa stalls from top position.
Kamogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neer can do to turn this around?
Neer pushes Kamogawa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kamogawa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kamogawa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Neer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Neer is looking to get back to his feet here but Kamogawa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Neer's back.#T3#
Kamogawa is riding his opponent, not letting Neer buck him off.
Neer wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kamogawa scores with strikes from the back.
Kamogawa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Neer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamogawa continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genji Kamogawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamogawa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 74
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Crumper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crumper. #TD#
Crumper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Neer to the ground. Crumper is now in Neer's guard.
Crumper passes Neer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crumper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crumper lands strikes from half guard.
Crumper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crumper lands a nice short elbow.
Crumper lands strikes from half guard.
Crumper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crumper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Neer is defending against the submission attempts here by Crumper.
Crumper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crumper winds up and cracks Neer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neer has hold of Crumper's hands but Crumper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Crumper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neer is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crumper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Neer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Crumper.
Crumper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Crumper seems to be looking for submissions.
Neer is trying to stand.
Crumper lands strikes from half guard.
Crumper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crumper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crumper slips a nice elbow through Neer's hands, connecting with Neer's forehead.#T2##SUB#
Crumper wants to work for an arm triangle but Neer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crumper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Crumper is trying for a kimura here. Neer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Crumper wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dax Crumper! |
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Event:
Highland 61
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Neer lands a body shot.
Turner's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Neer works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Apollo Turner has been cut.
Neer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner is looking to slow Neer down with leg kicks.
Neer misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Neer will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner thumps Neer with a low kick.
Neer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Neer.
Neer throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner slips a jab from Neer.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Guy Neer has been cut.
Neer throws a one two combo.
A head kick from Neer lands but Turner takes it in his stride. #T1#
Neer throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neer throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner tries to work over Neer's front leg with a kick but Neer checks it.
Neer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner looks to land a combination. Neer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Neer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Neer finds it's target.
Neer misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Neer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neer slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Neer throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Neer moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Turner swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner throws a low kick but Neer avoids it.
Neer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Neer misses.
Neer is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Guy Neer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neer throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Neer misses
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Neer throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Neer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Turner throws a low kick but Neer avoids it.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Neer looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner moves out of range as Neer strikes.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Neer moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
A head kick misses from Neer.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neer.
Neer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Neer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner blocks a head kick by Neer.
Neer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Neer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Neer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Neer does no damage.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neer lands a two punch combo.
Neer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neer throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Turner throws a right and a left that Neer avoids nicely.
Neer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guy Neer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Neer moves into the clinch successfully.
Neer has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Neer misses with a wild combination.
Guy Neer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner misses with a combination
and Neer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner throws a leg kick #TD#
and Neer counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Neer tries to stand and escape but Turner is controlling the position.
Neer throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely. #SU#
Neer decides to stand up.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
Neer misses with a two punch combination.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Neer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neer throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Neer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Neer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neer checks a leg kick.
Neer tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Neer tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Neer misses with a body kick.
Turner is looking to slow Neer down with leg kicks.
Neer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner throws a low kick but Neer moves out of range easily.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
Neer swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Turner avoids the head kick by Neer.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turner eats them both and turns towards Neer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Neer misses.
Neer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Neer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Neer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner tries to work over Neer's front leg with a kick but Neer checks it.
Neer throws a head kick that misses.
Neer throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Neer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Neer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner slips under a jab from Neer.
Neer dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neer circles away quickly and effectively.
Neer fails to land with a series of punches.
Neer checks a leg kick.
Neer scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neer tries a head kick but it misses.
Neer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neer is looking to land body kicks.
Neer fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Neer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Neer moves his leg out of the way.
Neer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Neer backing up. Neer nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Neer misses with a wild combination.
As Neer backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Neer manages to avoid it all.
Neer blocks a head kick by Turner.
Neer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neer misses with a hook.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neer throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Neer backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Neer manages to avoid it all.
Neer misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Guy Neer is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neer throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Turner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turner prevents Neer from breaking the clinch.
Neer working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Neer scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner is looking to slow Neer down with leg kicks.
Turner throws a series of punches but Neer moves out of range.
Neer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a low kick as Neer jumps back.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Neer misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Turner.
Neer misses with a double jab.
Neer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner throws a series of punches but Neer avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Neer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neer is able to avoid easily.
Turner blocks a head kick by Neer.
#T2#
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Neer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Neer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Neer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Neer tries to clinch up.
Neer looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Neer misses with a head kick.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Neer saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Neer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner throws a combination. Neer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
Turner looks to land a combination. Neer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Neer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Neer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neer circles away quickly and effectively.
Neer throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner defending well as Neer loads up on a big left hand.
As Neer backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Neer manages to avoid it all.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Neer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
Neer looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Neer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Neer misses with a two punch combination.
Neer misses with a wild combination.
Neer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Neer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Neer.
Apollo Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Neer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner tries to work over Neer's front leg with a kick but Neer checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Guy Neer! |
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Event:
Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Meowgi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neer pushes Meowgi away with a front kick.
Neer misses with a wild combination.
Neer circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Meowgi looks to move away, Neer throws a big counter combo but Meowgi just gets out of the way.
A head kick by Neer misses #TD2#
and Meowgi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neer wants to stand back up but Meowgi manages to pass into side control.
Meowgi tries to advance to mount but Neer denies him.
Neer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Meowgi decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##CL#
Neer gets a clinch. #TD#
Neer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Neer is working for a submission of some sort.
Neer is thwarting Meowgi's attempts to control the position.
Neer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Meowgi manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Neer is sitting in close to Meowgi's body. Meowgi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Neer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Neer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Meowgi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mister Meowgi! |
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Event:
Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Neer tries a head kick but it misses.
Neer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Furuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy Neer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furuta blocks a head kick by Neer.
Furuta fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Neer closes the distance and clinches.
Furuta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Furuta breaks the clinch.
Furuta misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Neer counters by moving into the clinch.
Neer wants to break free but Furuta has control.
Furuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Neer's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furuta stalls. #BC#
Furuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Furuta throws a head kick that Neer semi-blocks.
Neer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Furuta avoids a kick to the body.
Furuta takes one on the button.
Neer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furuta.
Neer misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Neer. Those never looked like landing.
Neer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Furuta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Furuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Furuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Furuta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neer's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Neer leaves Furuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neer misses with a series of wild punches.
Furuta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Neer.
Furuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neer throws a head kick but Furuta moves out of range.
#CL2#
Neer has Furuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Furuta jumps guard but Neer stands there with Furuta around his waist. Furuta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Neer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Furuta dives in and grabs Neer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neer pushes down on Furuta's head and hops out.
Neer swats away the attempt to clinch by Furuta.#T3#
Neer throws a jab but it's blocked by Furuta.
Neer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Neer pushes Furuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Furuta looking to slow down the pace here.
Furuta tries to land knees in the clinch but Neer avoids the damage to the body.
Furuta tries to pull guard but Neer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Neer working hard to break the clinch.
Neer has had enough of the clinch but Furuta keeps him there for the moment.
Furuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neer is trying to force a seperation but Furuta has the dominant position.
Neer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been informed that Neer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Neer is trying to break the clinch but Furuta has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Furuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furuta or perhaps it was just good defense by Neer, which made it look bad.
Neer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Furuta avoids the body shot from Neer.
Neer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Furuta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Furuta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Neer.
Neer throws a right and a left that Furuta avoids nicely.
Neer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furuta is looking for a counter combo.
Neer avoids the head kick by Furuta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neer misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Neer 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#
Furuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neer defends it nicely.
Neer feints the counter takedown.
Furuta misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Neer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Furuta manages to break the clinch.
Furuta goes for a double leg but Neer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Furuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furuta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Furuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neer lands a two punch combo.
Furuta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Furuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guy Neer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Neer closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Neer throws a right hand that Furuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Furuta also avoids with ease.
Furuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neer defends it nicely.
Neer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furuta scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shin Furuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Neer forces Furuta back against the cage and clinches.
Furuta is working for takedown but Neer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Furuta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Neer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neer is trying to break free.
Neer is trying to break the clinch but Furuta has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Furuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Furuta throws a body punch but Neer moves out of range.
Neer swings for the body but Furuta moves out of range.
Neer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Neer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Furuta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neer throws a nice looking combination but Furuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Furuta attempts a counter takedown but Neer avoids it well and moves away.
Neer misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neer leaves Furuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Neer misses.
Furuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neer but Neer pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Neer misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Neer moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Furuta.
A head punch on the inside from Furuta fails to land.
Neer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Furuta tries to pull guard but Neer holds him up against the cage and eventually Furuta drops back down to his feet.
Neer working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Furuta manages to break the clinch.
Furuta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neer swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Neer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Furuta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Neer throws a combination. Furuta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Neer has closed the distance and engaged Furuta in a clinch.
Neer misses with a knee to the head.
Furuta jumps guard but Neer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neer working hard to break the clinch.
Neer is trying to break the clinch but Furuta is controlling him.
Guy Neer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Neer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Furuta has him pressed against the cage.
Neer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Neer avoiding damage as Furuta throws knees to the body.
Neer wants to get back to striking at distance but Furuta won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Neer 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#
Neer avoids the head kick by Furuta.
Furuta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Furuta shoots for a takedown but Neer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Furuta misses with a takedown attempt - Neer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Neer misses. #CL2#
Furuta gets tackled into the cage by Neer. Neer maintains the clinch.
Neer leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer can't break the clinch.
Furuta tries to stall but Neer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Neer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Furuta tries to pull guard but Neer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Furuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Neer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Furuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neer works over Furuta's head and body with a nice combination.
Furuta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neer pinned against the cage. Neer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Furuta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Furuta fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Furuta tries to clinch but Neer is having none of it.
Neer is looking for the big counter here.
Neer throws a nice looking combination but Furuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Furuta shoots in and drives through. Neer sprawls well.
Furuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furuta.
Despite the aggression on Neer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Neer gets a clinch.
Neer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Furuta has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Furuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neer tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Furuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Neer circles away.
Furuta dives in for a single leg takedown but Neer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Neer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Neer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Furuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neer manages to avoid it.
Furuta misses with a looping left.
A combination from Neer does no damage.
Furuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Furuta fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Neer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neer is looking to break free of the clinch but Furuta has double underhooks.
Furuta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neer smiles and moves away.
Neer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Neer throws a head kick that misses.
Neer scores with a three punch combo!
Furuta checks a leg kick.
Furuta is looking to counter the offense by Neer and move into the clinch.
Neer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Neer.
Neer lands a jab to Furuta's midsection.
Furuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neer but Neer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Furuta tries to clinch but Neer moves out of range.
Neer is looking for the big counter here.
Good work by Furuta as he checks the leg kick.
Neer scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furuta avoids the head kick by Neer.
Neer tries to land a front kick but Furuta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin Furuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Neer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furuta misses with a body kick.
Neer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neer misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Neer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neer 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Neer! |
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Event:
Highland 25
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Neer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovalenko's hands.
Neer tries to bum rush Kovalenko with a series of wild strikes but Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Neer. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neer sprawls and moves away.
Neer misses with a wild body shot.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Kovalenko scores with a takedown into Neer's guard.
Neer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Neer is trying to break the clinch but Kovalenko is controlling him.
Neer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovalenko has him pressed against the cage.
Neer has had enough of the clinch but Kovalenko keeps him there for the moment.
Kovalenko wants a takedown.
#T1#
Kovalenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Neer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Kovalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko keeps control of Neer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kovalenko breaks from the clinch.
Kovalenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Neer throws a series of punches but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Neer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovalenko tries to counter by clinching up but Neer breaks away and moves out of range.
Neer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalenko tries for a takedown but Neer circles away easily
and Neer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Neer scores with a four punch combination!
Neer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kovalenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Neer misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kovalenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Neer pushes Kovalenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kovalenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kovalenko trying to control the position but Neer is working away.
Neer pushes Kovalenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kovalenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Neer is not content to let Kovalenko control the position. #SU#
Kovalenko stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Neer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guy Neer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko looks to land a left hand but Neer moved out of range nicely.
Neer unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kovalenko avoids the body shot from Neer.
Kovalenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Neer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kovalenko dives in and grabs Neer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neer pushes down on Kovalenko's head and hops out.
Neer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Neer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kovalenko darts in and clinches Neer up against the cage.
Kovalenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Neer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovalenko keeps control of Neer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kovalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kovalenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Neer, which made it look bad.
Neer misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Neer instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neer smiles and moves away.
Kovalenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Neer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Neer 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#
Neer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalenko circles away.
Neer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Kovalenko clinches up against the cage.
Kovalenko looking for a takedown.
Kovalenko tries to pull guard but Neer won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Neer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovalenko stalling.
Kovalenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Kovalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neer misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer wants to break free but Kovalenko has control.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kovalenko has Neer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Neer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch.
#T1#
A nice combination there by Neer.
Kovalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Guy Neer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovalenko checks a low kick from Neer.
Kovalenko feints a jab promting Neer to slip. Kovalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Neer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Neer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovalenko.
Andriy Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Neer throws a head kick that misses.
Neer jabs at Kovalenko's body.
Neer closes the distance but Kovalenko moves to the side
and Kovalenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neer cracks a nice hook into Kovalenko's ribs.
Neer tries to clinch up.
Neer throws a right and a left that Kovalenko avoids nicely. #T2#
A nice combination there by Neer.
Neer misses with a kick to the body.
Neer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Kovalenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Neer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovalenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovalenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Kovalenko instigates a clinch.
Kovalenko prevents Neer from breaking the clinch.
Kovalenko jumps guard but Neer stands there with Kovalenko around his waist. Kovalenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kovalenko prevents Neer from breaking the clinch.
Kovalenko taking a breather.#T3#
Neer is trying to force a seperation but Kovalenko has the dominant position.
Neer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovalenko lands an elbow just above Neer 's eye.
Kovalenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Neer can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalenko controls the action.
Kovalenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Neer controls his hands.
Neer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Neer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalenko smiles and moves away.
Kovalenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Neer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovalenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalenko tries to counter with a takedown but Neer is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Neer throws a head kick that misses.
Neer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Neer.
Guy Neer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neer with the counter takedown but Kovalenko avoids it easily.
Neer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Neer misses.
Kovalenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Neer tries to sprawl out of it but Kovalenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovalenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Neer does no damage.
Kovalenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Neer just manages to avoid it.
Neer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Neer circles away.
#CL#
Kovalenko clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kovalenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Neer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kovalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neer tries a head kick but it misses.
Neer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Neer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Neer misses.
Neer leaves Kovalenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Neer clinches up with Kovalenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Neer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovalenko has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko blocks an elbow strike from Neer.
Kovalenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Neer wants to get back to striking at distance but Kovalenko won't allow it.
#BC#
Kovalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Neer looks to land a combination but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Kovalenko throws a big counter combination but Neer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Neer lunges at Kovalenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovalenko's hand. #CL#
Kovalenko moves into the clinch.
Kovalenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Neer walks away with a smile on his face. Kovalenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Kovalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neer throws a push kick but Kovalenko slaps the foot to one side.
Kovalenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kovalenko is looking to clinch.
Neer throws a head kick but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Kovalenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kovalenko looks for a takedown but Neer sprawls well.
Kovalenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neer tries to avoid it but Kovalenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neer to the ground. Neer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovalenko is looking to clinch but Neer is avoiding it.
Neer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Neer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Kovalenko drops his hands momentarily and Neer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kovalenko fails with the takedown.
Neer looks to land a combination. Kovalenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kovalenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Neer is trying to push Kovalenko away but Kovalenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kovalenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Neer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovalenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalenko is looking to clinch.
Kovalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Kovalenko with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovalenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Neer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovalenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neer avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Kovalenko rushes Neer and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Neer tries to break free but Kovalenko pushes him back against the cage.
Neer tries to break the clinch but Kovalenko is controlling the position.
Kovalenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Neer has had enough of the clinch but Kovalenko keeps him there for the moment.
Neer is trying to force a seperation but Kovalenko has the dominant position.
Neer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Neer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neer is trying to break the clinch but Kovalenko is controlling him.
Neer tries to break free but Kovalenko pushes him back against the cage.
Kovalenko tries to pull guard but Neer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Neer is trying to force a seperation but Kovalenko has the dominant position.
Andriy Kovalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Neer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovalenko tries for a takedown but Neer manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Neer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Neer! |
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