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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1# Saigon cracks Kogir with a right hand to the side of the head. Saigon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saigon throws a leg kick and Kogir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Saigon slips under a jab from Kogir. Kogir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Saigon's corner calls for a 1-2. Saigon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kogir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight. A slow jab from Saigon misses its intended target. Saigon lands a jab. Saigon works over Kogir's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kogir slips under a jab. Kogir seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Saigon misses with a hook
and Kogir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Saigon throws a right hand that misses
and Kogir counters with a right hand to the body. A jab lands there for Saigon.#T1# Saigon misses with a low kick as Kogir jumps back. Kogir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Saigon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kogir. Saigon looks to land a body kick but Kogir moved away. Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kogir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Kogir does a little dance to reset his feet. No joy there for Kogir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saigon lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Saigon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saigon is defended easily by Kogir. It looked like Kogir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saigon. Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Saigon lands a glancing blow to the side of Kogir's head. Saigon throws a head kick that misses. Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
#CL2# Saigon darts in and clinches Kogir up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Saigon misses with an elbow over the top. Saigon has Kogir pushed against the cage. Kogir lands a shot to the body. Saigon trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2# Saigon decides to pull guard. #T3# Saigon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Kogir stopping the sweep attempt from Saigon. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Saigon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kogir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kogir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kogir trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom. Saigon is trying to control the position but Kogir postures up. Kogir trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saigon is on top in guard.
#REVB# Kogir wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Saigon is now in half guard. #T4##SUB2# Saigon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kogir is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Saigon! Johnny Saigon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1# A combination from Kogir does no damage. Askrew feinted with a counter takedown. Kogir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Askrew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kogir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogir cracks Askrew with a good jab. Kogir lands a head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kogir jabs Askrew to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kogir cracks Askrew with a right hand to the side of the head. Kogir misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kogir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB# Askrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kogir won't allow Askrew to pass to mount. #SUB# Askrew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kogir is looking to escape. Kogir is looking for a sweep. Askrew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Askrew is working for a submission of some sort.
Kogir looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2# Kogir is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Askrew has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kogir defend it? Askrew steps over the head and cranks it - Kogir is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Askrew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew! Ben Askrew made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the only undefeated fighter at the this weight that makes 6 in a row, whats a man got to do to get a title shot'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1# Tsubekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kogir defends it nicely. Tsubekov shoots and misses and Kogir counters with a nice uppercut. Kogir lands a lovely overhand right. Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsubekov manages to avoid it. Kogir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Tsubekov shoots in for a double leg but Kogir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ganny Kogir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Tsubekov. Tsubekov shoots in for a takedown but Kogir shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Tsubekov. #SUB2# Tsubekov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kogir is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tsubekov yanks on the arm and Kogir is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tsubekov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rustam Tsubekov! |
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Event:
Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1# Laird fails with the takedown and Laird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laird. Decent striking displayed by Kogir there. Kogir misses with a hook. Laird fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kogir just manages to avoid it. Kogir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD# Laird scores with a takedown into Kogir's guard. Kogir trying to control the position.
Laird is working Kogir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Laird working some strikes from top position. Laird advances to half guard. Kogir taking some punishment here, with Laird in his half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Ground and pound from Laird. #T1# Laird content to control rather than advance. Kogir tries to get to full guard but Laird has control of the leg. Laird slips a nice elbow through Kogir's hands, connecting with Kogir's forehead. Kogir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kogir is looking to escape. Laird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Laird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kogir is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Kogir trying to hold on to Laird's head to control him but Laird postures up.
#SUB# Laird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kogir defends it well. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laird in particular looking to stall. Kogir trying to control here.
Kogir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2# Kogir makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Laird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Laird doesn't manage to clinch there - Kogir circles away.
Kogir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kogir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Laird tried to counter with a leg kick but Kogir avoided it.#TD# Laird fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kogir sprawls well initially but Laird persists and gets the takedown into half 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! Laird is taking a breather. Kogir 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.#T3# Kogir trying to control but Laird postures up.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kogir taking some punishment here, with Laird in his half guard. Laird performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Laird is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kogir trying to control here.
Laird takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Kogir is rocked!#T4# Kogir is trying to maintain the position but Laird is very close to passing his half guard. Kogir is still in real trouble! Can Laird finish him? Kogir tries to kick Laird off but Laird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kogir seems to have recovered his senses. Laird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Laird drops an elbow to the side of Kogir's head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laird lands a nice short elbow. Kogir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tez’s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Laird prevents Kogir from improving his position. Kogir tries to kick Laird off but Laird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Laird slows the pace down in half guard. Laird scoring with strikes to the body and head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Laird tries to clinch up. Laird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kogir throws out the jab. Laird seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Laird with a poor takedown enabling Kogir to counter with a crisp jab. Kogir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laird. Laird loads up on a big right hand but Kogir slips the punch. Laird shoots in for a double leg but Kogir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Laird instigates a clinch. Kogir working hard to break the clinch. Kogir scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Kogir fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kogir managing to block the knees to the body from Laird.
Laird looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Laird. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kogir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lairds head. Laird misses with an elbow over the top. Kogir struggles to land a body shot inside as Laird controls his hands.
#T1# Kogir gets underhooks to prevent Laird's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laird. Laird is working for takedown but Kogir is calmly controlling the position for now. Kogir stops a takedown attempt from Laird.
Kogir tries to break the clinch but Laird is controlling the position. Kogir taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from Laird fails to land. Kogir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lairds head. Kogir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kogir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kogir is trying to stall.
#BC2# Kogir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kogir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kogir ducks under a wild hook from Laird. Kogir throws a hook but Laird blocks it. An attempted straight right counter from Laird misses the target. Kogir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laird. Kogir just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Laird tries to close the distance and clinch but Kogir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kogir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL# Laird pushes Kogir up against the cage in a clinch. Kogir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laird backwards. Kogir lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kogir is trying to break the clinch but Laird is controlling him.#BC2# Kogir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ganny Kogir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Laird looks for a takedown but Kogir sprawls well. Kogir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kogir lands a really nice looking cross but Laird seems unphased.
Laird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kogir counter with a right hand. Laird tries to clinch up letting Kogir counter with a right hand. #T3# Kogir lands a head shot. A jab from Kogir misses. Kogir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kogir connects with a body shot that sends Laird's belly button to the back. Laird walks into a straight right hand from Kogir. Laird misses with a takedown and Kogir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Laird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kogir is fending him off so far but Laird persists. Nope, Kogir circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# Laird feints and as Kogir raises his hands in defense, Laird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2# Kogir is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Laird presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kogir is pressed up against the cage. Laird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kogir down to the mat. Kogir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Laird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kogir counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A looping hook to the body misses from Kogir. Laird does a little dance to reset his feet. Kogir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laird can pounce on him.
Laird tries to close the distance and clinch but Kogir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ganny Kogir seems to be getting the better of the standup. Laird shoots in but Kogir avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nice shot lands for Kogir. Laird avoids the body shot from Kogir.
Archie Laird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circle momentarily. Kogir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kogir lands an overhand right. Kogir misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ganny Kogir 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Kogir scores with a punch to the head. Kogir missing with a left hand there. Laird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kogir jabs Laird right on the nose. Laird blinks but takes it well.#TD# Laird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kogir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kogir has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Laird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Laird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kogir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. A lull in the action here. Archie Laird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kogir wants to get back to his feet but Laird drags him back down.#T1# Laird lands a nice forearm strike. Laird in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Kogir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Laird has just dragged him back down to the mat. Kogir is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Laird has knee on belly and moves into mount. Kogir takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Laird's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird! A victorious Archie Laird thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1# Durbans throws a body punch but Kogir moves out of range. Kogir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kogir lands with a nice combination. Durbans backs away looking to recover. Kogir moves out of range of the body kick from Durbans.
Kogir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kogir takes a swing at Durbans's ribcage but misses. Durbans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Durbans keeps Kogir at a distance using the push kick. Kogir throws a hook but Durbans avoids it easily. Kogir dodges the punch combination from Durbans.
No joy there for Durbans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durbans avoids the body shot from Kogir.
Durbans misses with a kick to the body.
Kogir throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Durbans misses with a body punch
and Kogir counters with a three punch combo that has Durbans backing up. Durbans nods at Kogir to acknowledge the strikes. Durbans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Durbans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kogir takes a step back to recover. #T1# Durbans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kogir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Durbans. Those never looked like landing. Kogir misses the body punch and Durbans counters with a good, hard body kick but Kogir shrugs it off. Kogir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kogir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durbans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kogir throws a hook but Durbans blocks it. Kogir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Durbans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Durbans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Durbans throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kogir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durbans rather than just go for the knockout. Kogir scores with a nice strike. Nice jab there from Kogir. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kogir lands with a good body shot. Kogir lands a jab to Durbans's midsection. Kogir digs a good body shot into Durbans's ribs. Kogir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Durbans is breathing heavily.#T2# Kogir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durbans at a distance.
Kogir thuds his right hand into Durbans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kogir scores with a jab to the body. Kogir lands with a right hand. A jab from Kogir finds it's way through Durbans's defenses. Kogir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kogir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kogir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Durbans throws a sloppy head kick and Kogir moves out of range easily. A left lands for Kogir. Kogir scores with a body shot.
Durbans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kogir dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kogir lands a jab to Durbans's midsection. Kogir lands with a good body shot.#T3# Kogir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kogir thuds his right hand into Durbans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Durbans is rocked! Kogir ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Oh Durbans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kogir plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Durbans swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Durbans face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ganny Kogir! |
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Event:
Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1# Kogir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kogir throws a looping overhand right but Saigon ducks down to avoid it. Kogir stuns Saigon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kogir misses with a hook. Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range. Kogir lands a slapping body shot.
Kogir misses the shot to the body. Saigon tries to clinch there but Kogir circles away.
Kogir throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease. Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kogir motions for Saigon to come forward. Kogir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Saigon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kogir. Kogir swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Kogir.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogir. Saigon does a little dance to reset his feet. Kogir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Saigon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saigon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Saigon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Saigon. Saigon throws a hook but Kogir blocks it. Kogir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saigon swings for the body but Kogir moves out of range.
Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogir.
Kogir throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range. Kogir loads up on a big right hand but Saigon slips the punch. Kogir avoids the body shot from Saigon.
A shot to the liver by Saigon. Beautiful body shot. Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it. Kogir takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses. Saigon throws a poor cross that misses
and Kogir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range. Despite the aggression on Kogir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2# Kogir throws a series of punches but Saigon avoids them all with ease. Kogir throws a body shot but no joy. Kogir throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it. Saigon fails in his attempt to clinch. Saigon is looking to wear down Kogir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circling - Kogir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kogir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kogir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saigon. Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon clobbers Kogir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kogir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kogir. Saigon throws a body punch but Kogir moves out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Saigon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Saigon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kogir throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily. Kogir misses the shot to the body. A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kogir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saigon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Saigon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kogir slips under a jab. Kogir misses with a looping right. Kogir slips under a jab from Saigon. Saigon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon slips a straight right by Kogir. Saigon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kogir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kogir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kogir just misses with a punch to the body.
Saigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kogir. Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kogir.
Kogir moves out of range of the leg kick from Saigon. Saigon throws out a loose jab but Kogir uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range. The fighters circling - Saigon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it. Kogir misses with a body shot.
Saigon throws a head kick but Kogir moves out of range.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses. Saigon throws a wild body kick that Kogir sees coming a mile off. Kogir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saigon momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saigon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Kogir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon. Saigon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kogir scores with a three punch combo!
Saigon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Saigon avoids the body shot from Kogir.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ganny Kogir 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# Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Kogir. Saigon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kogir lands with a nice body punch. Saigon lands a really nice looking cross but Kogir seems unphased.
Kogir scores with a one two! Saigon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Saigon's corner calls for a 1-2. Saigon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kogir connects with a body shot. Kogir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saigon moves away. Kogir looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range. Kogir just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saigon. Kogir swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kogir is looking to score with low kicks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kogir swats away the attempt to clinch by Saigon. Kogir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saigon with a body shot.#T1# Saigon throws a looping overhand right but Kogir ducks down to avoid it. Saigon lands a nice shot to the body.
Saigon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Kogir. Ganny Kogir seems to be getting the better of the standup. Saigon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kogir to score with a decent uppercut. Saigon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kogir lands a right hook to the body.
Kogir lands with a shot to the body. Kogir misses with a wild body shot. Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Saigon lands with a straight right. Kogir didn't see that one coming. A jab lands there for Saigon. Kogir misses the shot to the body. A shot to the body from Saigon misses and Kogir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kogir misses with a straight right. #T2# 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! Kogir throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it. Saigon lands a lovely overhand right. Kogir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Saigon connects with a nice looking jab.
Kogir slips a jab from Saigon. Kogir jabs Saigon to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kogir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kogir. A counter left hand to the body from Saigon misses its target. Saigon wants to land a leg kick but Kogir is out of range. As Saigon backs off Kogir throws a huge counter combo but Saigon manages to avoid it all. A jab from Kogir misses. Saigon scores with a nice head shot. Kogir avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Saigon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Kogir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kogir misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Kogir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kogir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saigon lands with a nice combination. Kogir backs away looking to recover. Saigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kogir. Kogir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saigon. Kogir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kogir just manages to avoid it. Saigon throws a body punch but Kogir moves out of range. Kogir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Saigon misses with a low kick as Kogir jumps back. Saigon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Saigon lands. Kogir throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily. Kogir takes one to the side of the head.
#T4# Saigon swings for the body but Kogir moves out of range.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Kogir.
This has been an exciting period of action! Saigon throws a good cross that connects.
Kogir misses with a wild body shot. A punch combination from Saigon misses. Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogir.
A jab from Saigon misses. Saigon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kogir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nice defenses there by Kogir. Kogir lands a two punch combo.
Kogir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Saigon connects with a crisp jab. Kogir throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Saigon misses the target. Saigon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ganny Kogir will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Saigon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Kogir moves out of range as Saigon strikes. Saigon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Kogir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Saigon scores with a body shot.
Saigon misses with a series of wild punches.
Kogir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Saigon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kogir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it. Saigon throws a big counter combination but Kogir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kogir throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range. Kogir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saigon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kogir misses with a looping right. Kogir takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses. #T1# Saigon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kogir scores with a body shot.
Kogir throws a series of punches but Saigon avoids them all with ease. Saigon is looking to counter punch. Saigon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Saigon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Saigon blocks a jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kogir 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 Saigon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saigon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Saigon blocks a jab. Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Saigon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kogir. Kogir misses with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Kogir. Saigon does a little dance to reset his feet. Kogir throws a body shot but no joy. Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it. Kogir cracks Saigon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2# Saigon misses with a series of wild punches.
Saigon staying out of range there. Saigon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kogir to score with a decent uppercut. Saigon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kogir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Kogir catches Saigon right on the button with a cross. Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Kogir jabs at Saigon's body. Kogir dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kogir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kogir misses with the combination.
Kogir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a two punch combo. Johnny Saigon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Kogir tries a low kick but Saigon avoids it. Saigon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kogir throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease. Kogir misses with a looping right. Saigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kogir. Saigon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Saigon throws a head kick that misses. Saigon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Saigon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kogir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Saigon throws a head kick that misses. Kogir digs a good hook to Saigon's body.
Kogir punishes Saigon's body with a nice straight punch. Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range. Kogir now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4# Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kogir misses the shot to the body. Kogir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Kogir does a little dance to reset his feet. Saigon takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kogir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kogir avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kogir ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kogir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saigon doesn't seem bothered though. Saigon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kogir circles away quickly and effectively. Kogir looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice jab there from Kogir. Kogir cracks Saigon with a right hand to the side of the head. Kogir looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range. Ganny Kogir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Saigon throws a head kick but Kogir moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Ganny Kogir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kogir 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ganny Kogir! In defeat, Johnny Saigon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'. |
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Event:
Highland 55
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1# Kogir slips a jab from Xan. Xan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kogir doesn't seem bothered though. Kogir swats away the attempt to clinch by Xan. Kogir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kogir throws out a counter right but Xan avoids it with no problem. Xan scores with a punch to the head. Xan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kogir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Xan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kogir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Xan throws a jab when Kogir was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kogir counters with a stiff right hand. Kogir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xan, as that shot connected.
Xan misses with a straight right. Kogir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Xan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kogir counters with a stiff right hand. Kogir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kogir throws out a counter right but Xan avoids it with no problem. Xan tries to clinch up but Kogir circles away and keeps his distance. Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A telegraphed right hand from Xan misses the target. Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A big right from Xan misses. Xan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Xan wants to clinch and Kogir counters with a nice uppercut. Kogir slips a jab from Xan. Xan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kogir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Xan lands a jab to the head.
Kogir keeps the fight on the outside. A countering left hand to the body from Kogir misses. Kogir avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Amaharo Xan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kogir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Xan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kogir. Kogir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Xan throws a hook to the side of Kogir's head but Kogir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Xan backs off Kogir throws a huge counter combo but Xan manages to avoid it all. Xan looks to land a right hand but Kogir moved out of range. Kogir lunges at Xan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xan's hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kogir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kogir circles away from the clinch attempt and Xan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Xan misses with a body shot.
Kogir looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kogir might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Xan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kogir momentarily.
Xan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Kogir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xan. Xan throwing a counter right hand but Kogir manages to avoid it. Kogir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xan. Kogir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Xan misses the jab. Xan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kogir! But no joy. Xan misses with a looping left. A lazy left from Kogir finds it's target. Xan lands with an uppercut that bounces Kogir off the cage and back into range. Xan throws out a loose jab but Kogir uses good head movement to avoid it. Kogir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kogir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Xan misses with a body shot
and Xan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Xan misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Kogir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kogir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Xan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# Xan digs a good hook to Kogir's body.
Xan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Xan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Xan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Xan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kogir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Xan throws a hook to the side of Kogir's head but Kogir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Despite the aggression on Kogir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Xan closes the distance but Kogir moves to the side and Kogir counters with a nice uppercut. Xan throws a body shot but no joy. Kogir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Xan moves into the clinch. Xan is trying to pull guard but Kogir has him pressed against the cage. Kogir lands with a right to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Xan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amaharo Xan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Xan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kogir. A nice side step and Kogir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Xan thows a left - swing and a miss! Kogir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xan with a body shot. A big left from Kogir misses. Xan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Xan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Xan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL# Xan clinches. Kogir tries to break free but Xan pushes him back against the cage. Kogir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogir. Xan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kogir. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xan has a couple of punches blocked by Kogir.
Kogir blocking some punches.
Xan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Xan working aggressively here.
Kogir blocking some punches.
Xan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kogir can do to turn this around? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xan. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogir. Kogir tries to work over Xan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kogir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kogir tries to throw a body punch but Xan avoids it by throwing Kogir back against the cage. Xan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kogir uses good head movement to avoid it. Kogir lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xan. Kogir looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Kogir.
Xan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kogir. Kogir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xan's elbow. Xan misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xan misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kogir. Xan tries to throw a body punch but Kogir avoids it by throwing Xan back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Kogir.
Amaharo Xan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# Kogir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# Xan pulls Kogir into guard.
Kogir postures up.
Xan is pulling down on Kogir's head to control his posture. Kogir preventing the sweep. #SUB# Kogir has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Xan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kogir is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Xan pulls down on the head and he's put Kogir to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Amaharo Xan! After the fight, Amaharo Xan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Yates clinches. Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kogir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yates misses with some punches.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kogir misses with some punches.
Yates tries to throw a body punch but Kogir avoids it by throwing Yates back against the cage. Yates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kogir is stalling here.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside. Yates lands a body punch in the clinch. Kogir takes a shot to the head. Kogir prevents a body shot from Yates. Kogir lands a shoulder strike. Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left hand lands to the body for Kogir.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kogir. Kogir blocks an uppercut.
Yates working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kogir scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Kogir on the inside. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates. Yates lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogir backwards. Kogir tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Kogir on the inside. Yates letting Kogir take a breather here. Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Kogir controls the action.
Kogir blocks a body shot from Yates. Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kogir blocking some punches.
Kogir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kogir blocks a body shot from Yates. Kogir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kogir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yates pushes Kogir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kogir leaning his opponent against the cage. Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kogirs head. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogir. Kogir lands a body punch in the clinch. Kogir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yates lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land. Kogir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Kogir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Kogir gets tackled into the cage by Yates. Yates maintains the clinch. Yates throws a head punch that misses. Kogir is trying to maintain a safe position but Yates gets an underhook and turns Kogir into the cage. Kogir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch. Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kogir lands a nice uppercut. Kogir lands a hook that snaps the head of Yates backwards. Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogir controls his hands.
Kogir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Kogir back against the cage. #T3# Yates misses with a short punch on the inside. Kogir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kogir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Yates lands with a short shot to the head. Kogir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yates tries a body shot but Kogir blocks it.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kogir pushes Yates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yates misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogir controls his hands.
Kogir can't break the clinch.
A short right from Kogir on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Yates.
Yates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside. Kogir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Kogir's face as he tries to break the clinch. Yates misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land. Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kogir digs a right hand into Yates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yates's gas tank. Yates working aggressively here.
Yates working aggressively here.
#BC2# Kogir breaks from the clinch.
Kogir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates. #CL# Kogir tries to keep at a distance but Yates has taken the fight into the clinch. Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kogir working aggressively here.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kogir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head. Kogir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kogir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kogir digs a right hand underneath Yates's ribcage. Yates let out a lung full of air as it connected. A frustrated look appears on Kogir's face as he tries to break the clinch. Yates tries a body shot but Kogir blocks it.
Yates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kogir backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Yates dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Kogir circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Yates clinches up with Kogir and pushes him back against the cage. Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kogir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land. Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Kogir. Yates misses with a hook from the clinch. Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Kogir controls the action.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kogir backwards. Yates misses with a body punch.
Kogir blocking some punches.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kogir. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kogir gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kogir is trying to break the clinch but Yates has him pressed against the cage. Kogir gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yates tries to throw a body punch but Kogir avoids it by throwing Yates back against the cage. Yates misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Kogir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards. A nice left hand lands by Kogir.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kogir scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yates scores with a nice hook to the head. Yates misses with a hook from the clinch. Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates lands a nice uppercut. Kogir lands with a light punch inside. Kogir tries to circle away but Yates has him pinned against the cage. Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates working aggressively here.
Kogir scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kogir. Kogir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yates misses with some punches.
Kogir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Yates blocking some punches.
#T2# Kogir blocks a body shot from Yates. Kogir misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Kogir.
Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kogir lands a body shot. Kogir lands with a left to the head. Yates working aggressively here.
Kogir can't break the clinch.
Kogir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kogir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards. Kogir is trying to force a seperation but Yates has the dominant position. Otis Yates has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yates misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kogir. Good body shot from Kogir.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kogir can't break the clinch.
Yates lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogir backwards. Kogir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Kogir breaks the clinch.
Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yates.
#T3##CL# Yates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kogirs head. Kogir scores with a shoulder strike. Kogir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yates backwards. Kogir tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yates working aggressively here.
A short right from Yates. Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates. A left hand lands to the body for Yates.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yates as Kogir tries to tie him up. A short uppercut from Yates. #BC2# Kogir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4# Yates tries to clinch but Kogir moves out of range. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Yates lands a nice uppercut. Kogir trying to stall but Yates improves his position.
Kogir taking a breather. Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kogir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kogir's elbow. Kogir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land. Yates lands a body shot. Kogir is breathing heavily. Yates misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Kogir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Yates has Kogir up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Otis Yates will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Yates has closed the distance and engaged Kogir in a clinch.
Kogir blocks an uppercut.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Kogir is stalling here.
Yates misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Kogir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Yates closes the distance and clinches. Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Kogir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Kogir controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yates misses with a hook from the clinch. Kogir misses with a punch on the inside.
Kogir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogir controls his hands.
Kogir takes a shot to the head. Kogir tries to break free but Yates pushes him back against the cage. Yates misses with a body punch.
#T1# Yates throws a head punch that misses. Kogir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short left from Yates. Kogir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kogir's elbow. Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kogir throws a head punch that misses. Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Kogir.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yates as Kogir tries to tie him up. Yates tries a body shot but Kogir blocks it.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land. Yates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kogir's efforts to push away. Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Kogir.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Kogir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Otis Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.#CL# Yates closes the distance and clinches. Yates takes a shot to the head. Kogir is trying to push Yates away but Yates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kogir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kogir tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Kogir back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land. #BC2# Kogir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Yates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kogir blocks an uppercut.
Kogir is trying to break the clinch but Yates is controlling him.#BC2# Kogir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Yates tries to clinch up. Kogir looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kogir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yates. Yates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Yates moves in looking to clinch but Kogir pushes him off. Yates tries to clinch but Kogir is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Yates looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kogir punishes Yates's body with a nice straight punch. Yates tries to clinch but Kogir moves out of range. Kogir looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kogir paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kogir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Kogir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kogir swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yates tries to close the distance and clinch but Kogir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kogir lands a head shot. Yates doesn't manage to clinch there - Kogir circles away.
Ganny Kogir seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kogir lunges at Yates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yates's hand. Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kogir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yates slips a straight right by Kogir. Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yates moves in looking to clinch but Kogir pushes him off. Kogir throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem. Ganny Kogir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yates moves in looking to clinch but Kogir pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ganny Kogir. I think Yates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Otis Yates! |
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Event:
Highland 35
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1# Yates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yates is looking for the big counter here. Yates has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Reilly Yates has been cut. Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Yates misses with a straight right. Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kogir to counter with a crisp jab. Yates tries to bum rush Kogir with a series of wild strikes but Kogir uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kogir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogir. Yates does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD# Oooooh!!! Kogir has knocked Yates down with a huge combo! Kogir steps away and waves a wobbly Yates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Yates is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yates is looking to clinch. Yates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Kogir finish him?#T1# Kogir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yates throws out the jab. Yates seems to have recovered his senses. Yates swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kogir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yates thinking. Kogir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jab from Kogir. Kogir misses with the combination.
Kogir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yates on the side of the head. Yates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kogir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yates somewhat. Kogir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Yates misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kogir counters with a straight right hand. A head kick misses from Yates. Kogir misses with a body shot.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice straight punches there by Kogir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kogir. No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yates misses with a double jab
and Kogir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kogir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates. Yates thuds his right hand into Kogir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Yates connects with a body shot that sends Kogir's belly button to the back.#T3# Kogir cracks Yates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Yates throws a series of punches but Kogir moves out of range. Kogir avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kogir rather than just go for the knockout. Yates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Yates throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kogir counter with a right hand. A jab from Kogir misses. Kogir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kogir thows a left - swing and a miss! Kogir with a hook. Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kogir counters with a straight right hand.#KD# Kogir feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yates sprawling to the canvas! Yates rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kogir finish him?!
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kogir misses with a straight left. Yates replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kogir blocks it well. Kogir slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Kogir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Reilly Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kogir throws a hook but Yates blocks it. Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Yates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kogir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yates thinking. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Yates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kogir throws out the jab. Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kogir circles away quickly and effectively. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ganny Kogir dominated that round. The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Kogir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kogir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around? Yates tried to score with a low kick but Kogir checks it. Yates misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Kogir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yates. Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kogir loads up on a big right hand but Yates slips the punch. Kogir throws a jab when Yates was well out of range. Kogir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice shot lands for Kogir. Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kogir was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates. A little feinted left hand from Kogir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Kogir. Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Kogir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
#T1# Kogir throws a shot to the body.
Yates is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kogir. Yates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Yates misses with a shot to the body and Kogir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yates misses with a double jab
and Kogir counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Reilly Yates's cut even more. Yates throws a body shot but no joy. Kogir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD# Oooooh!!! Kogir has knocked Yates down with a huge combo! Kogir steps away and waves a wobbly Yates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Reilly Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. 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! Yates throws a combination that misses and Kogir counters with a big right hand! Oh Yates is in trouble here! Kogir follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ganny Kogir! |
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Event:
Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1# Oliva misses with a left hand and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kogir throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it. Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kogir counters with a left to the body. Kogir lands with a nice combination. Oliva backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut. Oliva looks to land a left hand but Kogir moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Kogir gets tackled into the cage by Oliva. Oliva maintains the clinch. Kogir struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliva controls his hands.
Oliva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kogir or not. Kogir prevents a body shot from Oliva. Kogir blocks an uppercut.
Kogir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A right hook to the body lands for Oliva.
Kogir is breathing heavily. Kogir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head. Oliva scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oliva working aggressively here.
Oliva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Oliva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliva. Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Kogir is rocked!#T1# Kogir tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Oh Kogir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Oliva lands a shoulder strike. Oliva dips a shoulder and cracks Kogir with a mighty uppercut! Kogir falls back against the cage and Oliva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kogir is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oliva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva! A very excited looking Biscuit Oliva rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Highland 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1# Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Holmes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Kogir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kogir throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes. Holmes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Holmes misses with a hook
and Kogir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kogir on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kogir works Holmes's body with a nice hook. Holmes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Holmes misses with a leg kick and Kogir counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Holmes lands a big uppercut and Kogir crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kogir looks OK. Holmes waves Kogir back to his feet!#ROC#Kogir is rocked! Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes misses with a right hand and Kogir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Holmes gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kogir gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ganny Kogir! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1# Kogir ducks under a wild hook from Ferret. Kogir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kogir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kogir avoids the body shot from Ferret.
Kogir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kogir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ferret throws a jab but it's blocked by Kogir. Ferret slips under a jab. Kogir dodges the punch combination from Ferret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferret throws a right hand that Kogir ducks under and follows up with a left that Kogir also avoids with ease. Ferret just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir misses with a straight left. Kogir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferret sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Ferret looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range. Ferret has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferret there as he acknowledges the shot. Ferret misses with a double jab
and Kogir counters with a stiff right hand. Kogir misses with an uppercut. Ferret saw that one coming. Kogir lands with an overhand left. Kogir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferret misses with a hook to the body
and Kogir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ferret misses the shot to the body. Ferret digs a good body shot into Kogir's ribs. Kogir misses with a hook. Ferret ducked under it nicely. Ferret let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2# Ferret cracks Kogir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ferret misses with a double jab
and Kogir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A looping hook to the body misses from Ferret. Kogir does a little dance to reset his feet. Kogir moves out of range of the strikes. Ferret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogir slips a jab and a cross from Ferret.
Ferret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferret fails to land with a series of punches.
Kogir swings for the body but Ferret moves out of range.
Kogir misses with a wild body shot. Kogir misses with a straight right. #T3# Ferret lands with a shot to the body. Ferret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kogir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ferret scores with a body shot.
Kogir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferret misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kogir. Those never looked like landing. Ferret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogir.
Sloppy strikes from Ferret. Those never looked like landing. Kogir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kogir misses with the combination.
#T4# Ferret misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kogir misses the target. Ferret misses with the combination.
Ferret fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kogir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ferret should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ferret takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferret moves away from the strike by Kogir. Ferret ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ferret misses with a two punch combination.
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 Ganny Kogir will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Kogir throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferret. Jermaine Ferret is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kogir throws out a loose jab but Ferret uses good head movement to avoid it. Kogir throws a body punch but Ferret moves out of range. Ferret misses with a left hand and Kogir counters with a nice uppercut. Kogir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferret feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ferret scores with a jab to the jaw. Kogir looks to land a left hand but Ferret moved out of range nicely. Ferret unleashes a big counter combination but Kogir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferret steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kogir. Ferret misses with the combination.
Kogir moves out of range as Ferret strikes. It looked like Kogir was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1# Kogir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kogir misses with a body shot.
Ferret appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ferret throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ferret connects with a body shot. Jermaine Ferret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kogir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferret. Kogir seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ferret dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kogir dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Ferret darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ferret lands a right hook to the body.
Kogir works the jab nicely.#T2# Ferret blocks a jab. Ferret swinging wildly here.
Kogir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferret swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD# and Kogir counters with a nice right hand that sends Ferret toppling to the canvas! Ferret scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kogir finish him?! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kogir lands with a right and another and another! Ferret is in big trouble! Kogir lands again and this time it's lights out for Ferret! A quality knockout there for Kogir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ganny Kogir! |
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