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Event:
D.F.C. 13
Date: Sep 03, 2021 |
#R1# Faria shoots in for a double leg but Boxer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Faria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Boxer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faria's waist but Faria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxer off to one side. A nice leg kick lands there from Boxer. #CL# Boxer rushes Faria and presses him up against the cage. Boxer keeps control of Faria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Faria avoiding damage as Boxer throws knees to the body.
Faria throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer. #BC2# Faria breaks from the clinch.
Faria slaps away a takedown attempt from Boxer, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Boxer rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Boxer manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow. Boxer closes the distance and clinches up with Faria, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes Faria against the cage but Faria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boxer throws out a leg kick but Faria moves out of range and Boxer only half commits. Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faria 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. Faria tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
#CL# Faria gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch. #TD# Faria is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boxer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Faria to the mat. Faria regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Faria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily. Boxer throws a big right hand that misses. Boxer throwing strikes from guard but Faria blocks nicely. #T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boxer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Boxer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Faria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily. Boxer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boxer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU# Boxer stands up and waves to Faria to follow him. Boxer fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Boxer shoots for a double leg takedown but Faria sprawls well. He's pushed Boxer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Faria let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Boxer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Faria throws a nice looking combination but Boxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4# Boxer misses with the combination.
Boxer scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Boxer darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage. Boxer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Boxer.
Faria jumps guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faria wants it to stay on the feet. Faria leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Boxer dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Faria tries to clinch up. Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Boxer has closed the distance and engaged Faria in a clinch.
#TD2# Faria manages to pull guard.
Faria working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Faria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxer controls the pace. Faria is breathing heavily.#T1# Boxer stops Faria from standing up. #SUB# Boxer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boxer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Boxer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Faria trying to control the position.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Boxer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faria eats them both and turns towards Boxer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Bruce Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Faria is looking to chop away at Boxer's legs. Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faria circles away. Faria lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Faria. Boxer tries for a takedown but Faria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Faria throws a fast counter high kick but Boxer manages to duck under it in time. Boxer shoots in looking for a takedown. Faria tries to sprawl out of it but Boxer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD# Boxer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Faria's half guard.#T3# Boxer controlling the action here.#SUB# Boxer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faria sees it coming and defends easily. Faria is looking to improve his position.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faria on the ground. Boxer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faria defending well though. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Boxer tries to stand and escape but Faria is controlling the position. Boxer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Boxer prevents Faria from standing back up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boxer throws a right and a left that Faria avoids nicely. #CL# Boxer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boxer tries to land knees in the clinch but Faria avoids the damage to the body. Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boxer tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.
Faria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Boxer dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boxer shoots for a takedown but Faria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Boxer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faria's waist but Faria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxer off to one side. Faria tries to counter with a clinch but Boxer shakes him off and moves away. Boxer throws a lazy head kick and Faria counters with a solid body kick. Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Boxer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faria's efforts to push away. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Faria is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer dives in and grabs Faria's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes down on Boxer's head and hops out. Boxer shoots in looking for a takedown but Faria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Faria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxer as he jumps to the side. Boxer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Faria leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Faria fails with a takedown attempt. Boxer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2##TD# Boxer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Boxer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Faria looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boxer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Faria is trying to get back to full guard. Faria throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3# Faria wants to improve his position but Boxer is controlling well.
Boxer moves into full mount! Faria won't be happy about that! Boxer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boxer controlling from the full mount. Boxer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4##SU# Boxer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Horrible takedown attempt by Boxer or perhaps it was just good defense by Faria, which made it look bad. Faria on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Boxer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faria but Faria pushes him off and we're back to square one. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boxer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bruce Boxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faria can do to turn this around? A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boxer is defended easily by Faria.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce Boxer showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Boxer! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 12
Date: Aug 16, 2021 |
#R1# Boxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ww looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2# Ww instigates a clinch. #BC# Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kk Ww seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boxer shoots in and drives through. Ww sprawls well. Boxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ww 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.#CL# Boxer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boxer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ww walks away with a smile on his face. Boxer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ww fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boxer avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ww tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer shoots for a takedown but Ww saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boxer closes the distance and clinches up with Ww, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes Ww against the cage but Ww circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Boxer moves into the clinch. Boxer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Our sources have told us that Boxer has been working on his elbows in the gym. Ww prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boxer tries to pull guard but Ww forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Boxer has Ww pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ww manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Boxer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ww walks away with a smile on his face. Boxer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Boxer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ww as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Ww has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ww.
#T2# Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ww misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Ww misses with the head strike.
Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boxer pushes off an throws an elbow but Ww leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ww is trying to stall.
Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ww stalling in the clinch but Boxer improves position. #T3# Boxer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ww fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ww tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boxer digs a good hook to Ww's body.
Ww tries to clinch but Boxer moves away and Boxer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ww stuffs the takedown. Boxer shoots in for a double leg but Ww sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ww unleashes a big counter combination but Boxer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Boxer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boxer has a takedown stuffed. Ww misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Ww moves into the clinch. Ww misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD# Boxer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ww uses from the top position. Boxer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ww controls the pace.#T4# Boxer has a closed guard, preventing Ww from standing up. Ww slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ww stopping the sweep attempt from Boxer. Boxer is looking to stand back up but Ww counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boxer. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boxer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ww. Ww tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Boxer. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww 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##CL2# Ww closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boxer pressing his opponent against the cage. Ww gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boxer.
Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ww fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ww struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Boxer prevents a body shot from Ww. Boxer pressing his opponent against the cage. Ww is pushing Boxer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ww is breathing heavily.#T1# Boxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ww content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kk Ww seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ww throws a head punch that misses. Ww misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer is trying to pull guard but Ww turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Boxer jumps guard but Ww turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boxer can't break the clinch.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Boxer tries to break free but Ww pushes him back against the cage. Ww keeps control of Boxer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ww is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Boxer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ww pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ww misses with a punch to the body.
Ww misses with a punch on the inside.
Ww has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ww swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it. Boxer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boxer is trying to break free.#T3# Ww is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boxer is keeping busy. Boxer digs a right hand underneath Ww's ribcage. Ww let out a lung full of air as it connected. Boxer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing. Ww swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ww prevents the takedown attempt.
Boxer stalling.
#BC# Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ww swivels and escapes. Ww avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Ww tries to counter it with a takedown but Boxer pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ww moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.#CL2# Ww has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4# Boxer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ww stalling in the clinch but Boxer improves position. Boxer prevents a body shot from Ww. Boxer tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
Boxer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Boxer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC# Boxer breaks the clinch.
Boxer darts in trying to clinch and Ww makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boxer really felt that one! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# A low kick lands for Ww.
Boxer fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Ww has managed to clinch.
Boxer has Ww pressed against the cage.
Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ww looking to slow down the pace here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boxer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ww smiles and moves away.
Boxer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ww sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ww unleashes a big counter combination but Boxer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ww tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boxer fails with the takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2# Ww pushes Boxer up against the cage in a clinch. Ww is struggling to control the position. Boxer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ww.
Boxer leaning against his opponent.
Ww tries a body shot but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer goes for a takedown attempt but Ww pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Ww closes the distance and clinches. Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ww backwards. Ww tries a body shot but Boxer blocks it.
#T2# Boxer is trying to push Ww away but Ww has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Boxer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ww after a bit of a struggle. Ww prevents the takedown attempt.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Ww. Ww is struggling to control the position. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kk Ww is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stalling in the clinch from Ww.
Boxer has Ww pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ww manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Boxer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing. Boxer tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
#T3# Ww leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boxer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ww prevents Boxer from breaking the clinch. Ww tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Come on Boxer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boxer tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Boxer pulls guard successfully.
Ww slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2# Ww gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. The fight stays on the outside here - Ww looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice takedown defense from Ww. No joy for Boxer on that attempt. Boxer shoots for a takedown but Ww saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Ww closes the distance and pushes Boxer back into the cage. Come on Boxer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bruce Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ww tries to work over Boxer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Kk Ww comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ww 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kk Ww! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 11
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Boxer closes the distance and pushes Ww back into the cage. Ww looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD# Boxer jumps guard and drags Ww to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Boxer controlling the position. Ww preventing the sweep. Ww passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. My spies in SISU Fight gym inform me that Ww has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Boxer wants to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boxer is trying to control but can't.
Ww prevents Boxer from improving his position. Ww is looking to take a break and control but Boxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Boxer is trying to get back to full guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ww in particular looking to stall. Boxer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boxer wants to control but Ww is keeping busy.
Ww is looking to take a break and control but Boxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Boxer is concentrating on defense, preventing Ww from advancing position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ww dives in and grabs Boxer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes down on Ww's head and hops out.#CL# Ww tries to keep at a distance but Boxer has taken the fight into the clinch. Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but Ww blocks with his arms.
Boxer is working for takedown but Ww is calmly controlling the position for now. Boxer is working for takedown but Ww is calmly controlling the position for now. Boxer fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boxer is looking to break free of the clinch but Ww has double underhooks. Boxer tries to score a body lock takedown but Ww shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Ww keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Boxer shoots for a takedown but Ww saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ww fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Boxer rushes Ww and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Ww misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ww prevents the takedown attempt.
Ww is trying to maintain a safe position but Boxer gets an underhook and turns Ww into the cage. Ww struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Ww lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards. Boxer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ww gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boxer jumps guard but Ww turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Boxer drags the fight down to the ground.
Boxer is trying to control the position but Ww postures up. Boxer wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ww trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boxer's guard.#SU2# Ww stands up from Boxer's guard - Ww perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4# Ww lands a jab-cross combination. Boxer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Boxer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Boxer pushes Ww up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Boxer gets control of Ww's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boxer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ww trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom. 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 Bruce Boxer will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Boxer darts in looking for a takedown but Ww gets double underhooks and turns Boxer into the cage. Ww misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ww tries to stall but Boxer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ww. Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Ww misses with a hook from the clinch. Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Ww throws a head punch that misses. Boxer is trying to break the clinch but Ww has him pressed against the cage. Our sources have told us that Boxer has been working on his elbows in the gym. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boxer. Boxer tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.
Ww stalling in the clinch but Boxer improves position. Ww misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##TD# Boxer jumps into guard, dragging Ww to the mat.
Ww is breathing heavily. Ww won't allow Boxer to sweep him here. Ww with a flurry of punches that miss. Boxer pulls Ww in close to prevent any damage. Boxer controls Ww momentarily but Ww frees himself. #SUB# Boxer working for a triangle but Ww defends it easily.
Boxer wants to sweep but no luck. Boxer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ww has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boxer is proving hard to escape from. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Boxer controlling the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ww falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ww takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Boxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boxer closes the distance and clinches up with Ww, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes Ww against the cage but Ww circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boxer darts in looking for a takedown but Ww gets double underhooks and turns Boxer into the cage. Boxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ww tries to stall but Boxer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC# Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ww tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxer swivels and escapes. Boxer tries to counter with a takedown but Ww is quick to defend against it.#CL# Boxer moves into the clinch. Boxer tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.
#T3# Boxer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ww walks away with a smile on his face. Boxer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Boxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Ww. Boxer tries for a takedown but Ww sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Boxer tries for a takedown but Ww sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Boxer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ww as he jumps to the side. Ww dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Kk Ww seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ww closes the distance but Boxer moves to the side letting Boxer counter with a right hand. Ww tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Ww moves out of range easily. #T4##CL# Boxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Ww throws a head punch that misses. Boxer tries to score a body lock takedown but Ww shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ww lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ww prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boxer is trying to maintain a safe position but Ww gets an underhook and turns Boxer into the cage. Boxer jumps guard but Ww stands there with Boxer around his waist. Boxer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boxer missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ww working aggressively here.
Boxer can't get the takedown.
Ww swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it. 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 Bruce Boxer will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Ww gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Boxer wants to take the fight to the mat but Ww manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boxer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ww throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boxer tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ww avoids a kick to the body.
Ww takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Ww moves out of range easily. Ww tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Boxer closes the distance and pushes Ww back into the cage.#T1# Boxer tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
Boxer jumps guard but Ww stands there with Boxer around his waist. Boxer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut. Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ww misses with some punches.
Boxer looking to throw knees to the head but Ww is blocking nicely.
Boxer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing. Boxer lands with a light punch inside. Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boxer missing with knees to the body.
#T2# Nice elbow from Boxer. Ww is looking to control Boxer's arms but Boxer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ww has his back to the cage. Boxer wants a takedown.
#TD# Boxer pulls guard. Boxer wants to sweep here but Ww controlling him for the moment. Boxer keeping moving, preventing Ww from controlling successfully. Ww wants to stand but Boxer is controlling his posture from full guard. Boxer tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Boxer has his hands on Ww's head, controlling the position. #SUB# Boxer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Boxer keeping moving, preventing Ww from controlling successfully. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kk Ww has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boxer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bruce Boxer is winning the standup battle so far. Boxer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ww but Ww pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ww walks into a straight right hand from Boxer.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Boxer cracks Ww with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boxer shoots in for a takedown but Ww shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Ww gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch. Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ww can do to turn this around? Ww is pushing Boxer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD# Boxer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Boxer looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxer, not yet. #SUB# Boxer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ww defends it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ww stands and throws Boxer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce Boxer showed his dominance in that final round. Well Boxer 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
BKFC 9 - Grochowik vs Thwack
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1# Boxer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Boxer shoots in looking for a takedown. Storm tries to sprawl out of it but Boxer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Storm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Horrible takedown attempt by Boxer or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad. Storm misses with a straight right. #CL2# Storm gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boxer fails to pull guard.
Kaladin Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Boxer. Storm is struggling to control the position. Storm tries to circle away but Boxer has him pinned against the cage. Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1# Boxer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Storm to keep the fight standing. Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow. Boxer stalling in the clinch.
Storm is pressed up against the cage. Boxer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Storm down to the mat. Storm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Boxer misses with a double jab.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Boxer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Boxer has Storm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Storm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Storm looking to stall.
Boxer is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now. Storm is trying to break the clinch but Boxer is controlling him. Boxer tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Storm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2# Boxer looking for a takedown. Storm working aggressively here.
Boxer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Storm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Storm does no damage. Boxer avoids the body shot from Storm.
Boxer tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away. Boxer shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kaladin Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD# Storm lands a big right hand that sends Boxer crashing to the mat! Storm stays standing though and waves Boxer back to his feet!#ROC#Boxer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bruce Boxer has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Storm is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Boxer flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Boxer is out cold! Storm holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaladin Storm! An out of breath Kaladin Storm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BKFC 4 - Dthot vs Grochowik
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1# Cider misses with a takedown attempt - Boxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cider misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Boxer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cider circles away. Cider fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Boxer throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range. Cider shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bruce Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deepen Cider. Cider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boxer avoids it really well and circles away. Boxer appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Boxer gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cider looking for a takedown. #T1##TD2# Cider pulls guard. Boxer throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cider keeping moving, preventing Boxer from controlling successfully. Boxer is really struggling to control Cider but he's trying to hold on to the position. Boxer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Boxer trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boxer won't allow Cider to sweep him here. #SUB2# Cider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.#T2##SUB2# Cider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxer trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cider shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily. Boxer tries to counter with a takedown but Cider is quick to defend against it. Cider throws a body shot but no joy. Cider shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxer sprawls well. He's pushed Cider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Boxer instigates a clinch. Cider tries for a takedown but Boxer manages to get underhooks.
#TD2# Cider jumps guard.
#T3# Boxer wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving. Boxer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Boxer passes into half guard. Boxer wants to pass the guard but Cider is defending well. #SUB# Cider is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxer.
#SUB# Boxer is trying to work for a kimura but Cider is defending well.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Boxer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Boxer is trying to work for a kimura but Cider is defending well.
Cider is trying to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Boxer is working for a kimura but Cider is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Boxer dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Boxer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cider. Cider goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Boxer is looking to counter the offense by Cider and move into the clinch. Cider shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cider moves out of range as Boxer strikes. Boxer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cider has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily. Cider throws out a counter right but Boxer avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cider tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boxer defends well and Cider ends up having to push Boxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A counter left hand to the body from Boxer misses its target. Bruce Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deepen Cider. Cider connects with an inside leg kick. Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Cider. No joy for Boxer on that attempt. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Boxer is trying to drag Cider to the mat but Cider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Cider is looking to control Boxer's arms but Boxer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cider has his back to the cage. Cider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Cider manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Boxer rushes Cider and presses him up against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Cider breaks the clinch.
Bruce Boxer is winning the standup battle so far. Boxer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cider pinned against the cage. Cider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##CL2# Cider moves into the clinch successfully.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Cider.
Boxer jumps guard but Cider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Boxer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cider just stands there and leans against the cage. Cider slowing the pace effectively. Boxer blocks a body shot from Cider. #BC2# Cider breaks from the clinch.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cider. Boxer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3# Boxer tries to clinch up. Cider wants to counter with a clinch but Boxer pushes him away. Cider fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxer's waist but Boxer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cider off to one side. Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boxer sets himself, and Cider steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxer avoids it this time. Boxer is looking to clinch. A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt. Boxer misses with a low kick.
Cider tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boxer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4# Cider leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around? No luck with that takedown attempt from Boxer. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cider is defended easily by Boxer. Bruce Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A right-left combo lands from Boxer. Cider avoids the head kick by Boxer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cider. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Boxer dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Cider shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxer sprawls well. He's pushed Cider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cider leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boxer checks a low kick from Cider. Boxer misses with a combination
and Cider counters with a one-two to the body. Boxer shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Cider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boxer tries to circle away but Cider has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Cider manages to break the clinch.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.#T1# A head kick by Cider misses and Boxer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Boxer shoots in but no luck this time. Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively. Nice sprawl there from Cider as Boxer shoots in. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cider darts in looking for a takedown but Boxer gets double underhooks and turns Cider into the cage. Nice takedown defense from Cider. No joy for Boxer on that attempt. Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cider tries for a takedown but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Boxer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Cider has a takedown stuffed.#T2# Nice sprawl there from Boxer as Cider shoots in.#CL# Boxer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Cider breaks from the clinch.
Boxer tries to clinch up. Boxer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boxer somewhat. Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boxer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cider pinned against the cage. Cider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Cider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cider misses with a head kick.
Boxer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cider avoids it really well and circles away. Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily. Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boxer is able to avoid easily. Cider throws a head kick that misses and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cider. Boxer throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Boxer shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.#T4# Cider avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Boxer leaves Cider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boxer has a takedown stuffed. Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Cider closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boxer's guard. Boxer being controlled here, momentarily. Boxer looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Deepen Cider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Boxer 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Boxer! |
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