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Event:
AKF 39 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Blow scores with the left hand. Schultz knows he should have avoided that one.
Schultz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schultz lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.#CL#
Schultz has closed the distance and engaged Blow in a clinch.
Schultz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Schultz.
Schultz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Schultz lands a damaging elbow.
Schultz works on Blow's body with a couple of short punches.
Blow is trying to push Schultz away but Schultz has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Blow is looking to break free of the clinch but Schultz has double underhooks.
Schultz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz. #CUT#That has opened up Maurice Blow's cut even more.
Schultz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blow looks winded!
Schultz lands with a left to the head. #CUT#The cut above Maurice Blow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Schultz lands a body punch.
Schultz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schultz scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Schultz on the inside. #CUT#Maurice Blow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Schultz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Blow is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Blow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hans Schultz!
Hans Schultz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AKF 33 | Ambe vs. Taurus
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Blow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blow throws a right hand that misses
and Zagloba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zagloba scores with a sloppy right hand. Blow should have avoided that one.
Zagloba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zagloba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blow.
Zagloba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blow throws a lazy uppercut
and Zagloba counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Zagloba.
Blow throws a nice looking combination but Zagloba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zagloba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zagloba scrambles back to his feet.
Zagloba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Zagloba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Blow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blow scores with a head kick.
Blow misses with a wild body shot.
Zagloba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zagloba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zagloba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blow throws out the jab.
Zagloba throws a shot to the body.
Zagloba tries to clinch up but Blow circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Zagloba.#T1#
Blow scores with a hook.
Zagloba staying out of range there.#KD#
Blow drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Zagloba onto his butt! Zagloba pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Zagloba is rocked!
Blow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zagloba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maurice Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zagloba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blow in his tracks.
Nice cross by Zagloba.
Zagloba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zagloba avoids the head kick by Blow.
Zagloba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blow.
Zagloba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zagloba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zagloba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zagloba ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
Zagloba throws out a counter right but Blow avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Zagloba moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Zagloba misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Blow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zagloba.
#T2#
Blow throws a sloppy head kick and Zagloba moves out of range easily.
Blow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blow tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Zagloba instigates a clinch.
Zagloba can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Blow is trying to break the clinch but Zagloba is controlling him.
Blow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zagloba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zagloba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zagloba has Blow pressed against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Zagloba as the two fighters clinch.
Zagloba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Zagloba scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Zagloba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Zagloba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Zagloba.
#BC#
Blow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zagloba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Zagloba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zagloba.
Blow misses with a hook. Zagloba ducked under it nicely.
Zagloba connects with a jab.
Blow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blow there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zagloba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blow.
Blow drops his hands momentarily and Zagloba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blow on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Blow is rocked!
The fighters circling - Blow throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Blow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Blow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Zagloba cracks Blow with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Blow get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Blow looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Zagloba cracks Blow with an open hand slap.
A big left from Blow misses.
Blow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Blow backs off Zagloba throws a huge counter combo but Blow manages to avoid it all.
Blow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zagloba ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
Blow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zagloba counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Blow falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Onufry Zagloba! |
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Event:
TFC 23
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Blow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blow misses the jab.
It seemed like Lightning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
Blow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lightning.
Nice defenses there by Lightning.
Lightning takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lightning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blow.
Blow misses with an uppercut. Lightning saw that one coming.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
Lightning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blow.
Lightning's coach down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lightning's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blow tries a head kick but it misses.
Blow misses with a double jab.
Blow takes one to the chin there.
Lightning with a nice calf kick.
Lightning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Blow throws a sloppy head kick and Lightning moves out of range easily.
Lightning slips a jab from Blow.
Maurice Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lightning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lightning scrambles back to his feet.
Blow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightning.
Blow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Lightning.
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lightning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blow.#T1#
Lightning lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lightning lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
A slow jab from Blow misses its intended target.
Blow misses with a left hand #KD2#
and as Blow resets, Lightning pounces with a savage head kick that drops Blow to the mat! Blow looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
Blow lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Lightning throws out a head kick that Blow doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Blow crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Blow's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#Blow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Blow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blow throws the left hand but Lightning avoids the punch easily.
Lightning lands a head kick that sends Blow down! Blow is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Lightning is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TFC - Hallows Eve
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Dominator.
Dominator connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
A jab lands there for Dominator.
Blow loads up on a big right hand but Dominator slips the punch.
Blow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Mariusz Dominator has been cut.
Blow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Dominator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Dominator.
Dominator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blow.#KD#
Blow staggers Dominator with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Dominator looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#Dominator is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Blow misses.
Blow connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Dominator's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Dominator - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Blow! |
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Event:
TFC 19
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Blow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
Blow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blow throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Franco counters by clinching up.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blow blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blow tries to break free but Franco pushes him back against the cage.
Blow managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Blow is blocking nicely.
Blow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Blow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Franco has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Blow blocks it.
Franco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franco scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Blow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blow dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Blow blocks an elbow strike.
Blow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franco landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Blow shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blow's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Blow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franco missing with knees to the body.
Blow working hard to break the clinch.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Blow won't want to take too many of those.
Blow is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.#T3#
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Blow is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Blow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franco is stalling here.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blow blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Blow wants to break free but Franco has control.
Franco lands a left hand.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Blow dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Blow avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
Blow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco pushes Blow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blow is trying to break free.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plebian Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Blow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Franco lands an overhand right.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blow can do to turn this around?
Franco cracks Blow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Franco moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blow manages to avoid it.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blow checks a low kick from Franco.
Blow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Blow lands.#CUT2#It looks like Plebian Franco has been cut.#KD2#
Blow catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Franco stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Franco walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blow weaves into range and cracks Franco right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Franco goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Blow is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maurice Blow! |
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Event:
TFC 17 - Mainland
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Blow tries to clinch there but Askew circles away.
Askew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Vincent Askew has been cut.#CL2#
Askew darts in and clinches Blow up against the ropes.#BC2#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blow throws a hook to the side of Askew's head but Askew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Askew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blow throws a jab when Askew was well out of range.
Blow throws a jab when Askew was well out of range.
Blow misses the shot to the body.
Askew defending well as Blow loads up on a big left hand.
Blow throws a series of punches but Askew avoids them all with ease.
Askew's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Askew scrambles back to his feet.
Blow tries to clinch there but Askew circles away.
Askew throws a right and a left that Blow avoids nicely.
Blow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askew.
Blow sets himself, and Askew steps forward looking for the clinch! Blow avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Askew rushes Blow and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blow misses with a hook. Askew ducked under it nicely.
Blow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Blow is looking to clinch.
Blow doesn't manage to clinch there - Askew circles away.
Blow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maurice Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blow.
Askew shapes to counter with a head kick.
Askew throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Askew closes the distance and clinches.
Askew is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askew is leaning against Blow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Askew lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blow is trying to break free.#T2#
Blow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Askew controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Askew breaks the clinch.
Askew avoids the head kick by Blow.
Blow misses the shot to the body.
Blow sets himself, and Askew steps forward looking for the clinch! Blow avoids it this time.
Blow connects with a crisp jab.
Askew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blow throws a jab when Askew was well out of range.
Blow throws an overhand right that lands on Askew's shoulder, as Askew tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Blow catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Askew stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Askew walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#T3#
Blow throws a body punch but Askew moves out of range.
BAM! Blow delivers a spinning backfist that drops Askew like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Maurice Blow! |
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Event:
TFC 14
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Blow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux prevents Blow from breaking the clinch.
Blow blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blow can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Blow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blow's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Blow tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Blow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Blow has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blow's defenses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux prevents Blow from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Blow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blow takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Blow.
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!
Blow letting Thibodeaux take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blow working hard to break the clinch.
Blow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Blow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice body punch from Blow.
Blow misses with an uppercut.
Blow tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Blow.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blow blocks an elbow strike.
Blow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blow avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blow blocking some punches.
Blow blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blow backwards. #T1#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blow's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blow's brow.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blow's efforts to push away.
Blow avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Blow blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Blow tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blow tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Blow blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Blow uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice Blow's cut.
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#
Blow cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Blow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Maurice Blow's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blow tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the ropes.
Blow tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Blow 's eye.
Blow blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Maurice Blow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Blow avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Fortune Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Blow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux. #CUT2#Jeez, Maurice Blow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
Blow tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Blow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blow is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Maurice Blow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blow tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blow tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fortune Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thibodeaux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TFC 12
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Saunders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blow throws a hook but Saunders avoids it easily.
Saunders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Blow.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Blow.#CL2#
Saunders forces Blow back against the ropes and clinches.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blow is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Saunders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blow up against the ropes.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blow is defending well for now.
Blow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.#T1#
Blow wants to break free but Saunders has control.
Saunders stalling the fight.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
Saunders misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders connects with the punch.
Blow sizes up Saunders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.
Blow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders moves away from the strike by Blow.
Saunders explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Blow. #T2##CL2#
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Blow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blow is defending well for now.#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blow misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
Saunders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blow.
Saunders defending well as Blow loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
Blow staggers Saunders with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Saunders looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#KD#
Saunders walks into a big right hand from Blow and goes down! The referee sends Blow to a neutral corner as Saunders gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC#Saunders is rocked!
Blow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saunders.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Blow finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Blow misses with a left hand
and Saunders finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Blow takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Evan Saunders was lucky to get out of the first round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Saunders moves out of range as Blow strikes.
Blow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blow doesn't seem bothered though.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blow circles away quickly and effectively.
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Blow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maurice Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Blow takes one to the side of the head.
Blow scores with a hook.#KD#
Blow drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Saunders onto his butt! Saunders pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders moves out of range as Blow strikes.
Blow throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders misses with an uppercut.
Blow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saunders jabs at Blow's body.
Blow tries to clinch
and Saunders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Blow. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Saunders has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Saunders looks to land a left hand but Blow moved out of range nicely.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Blow.#KD#
Saunders ducks into a a hook from Blow and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders drops his guard momentarily, allowing Blow to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Saunders! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Blow takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Blow! |
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Event:
TFC 9
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Blow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babers throws a push kick but Blow slaps the foot to one side.
Babers swings for the body but Blow moves out of range.
#CL2#
Blow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babers, pushing him back against the ropes.
Babers can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Babers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Babers is leaning against Blow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Our sources have told us that Babers has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Babers has Blow pressed against the ropes.
Babers tries to throw a body punch but Blow avoids it by throwing Babers back against the ropes.
Babers tries to throw a body punch but Blow avoids it by throwing Babers back against the ropes.
Blow blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babers throws an elbow that misses.
Babers tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
#T1#
Babers keeps control of Blow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
Babers misses with an elbow strike.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Babers lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Babers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Babers lands with a short shot to the head.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Babers.
Babers throws an elbow but it misses.
Blow has had enough of the clinch but Babers keeps him there for the moment.
Blow takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Maurice Blow's cut even more.
Blow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Babers tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babers can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Blow wants to get back to striking at distance but Babers won't allow it.
Babers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
Babers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
Babers lands an elbow that stopped Blow in his tracks for a moment.
Blow has had enough of the clinch but Babers keeps him there for the moment.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
Babers scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babers pushes Blow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Babers tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
Nice body punch from Babers - that landed with a thud.
Blow looks winded!
Babers misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TyQuinton Babers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Blow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Babers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blow doesn't seem phased though.
Babers throws a head kick but Blow moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Babers - just one landing.
Blow throws a big shot that misses.
Babers misses with a body kick.
Babers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#The cut above Maurice Blow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babers.
Blow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babers.
Babers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blow can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Blow rushes Babers and presses him up against the ropes.
Babers can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Babers.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Babers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A frustrated look appears on Blow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Babers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow avoids a wild elbow strike from Babers.
Blow is trying to force a seperation but Babers has the dominant position.
Blow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blow tries to break free but Babers pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Babers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Babers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Babers effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Babers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blow's brow.
Babers lands a hook that snaps the head of Blow backwards. #CUT#Maurice Blow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Babers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babers misses with some punches.
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blow wants to break free but Babers has control.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Babers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blow's brow.
Babers pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Babers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TyQuinton Babers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Babers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
Babers lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Blow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). TyQuinton Babers!
TyQuinton Babers is the new heavyweight champion!
TyQuinton Babers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Seventh Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Blow does it's job there.
Blow looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Blow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blow.#CUT#It looks like Harley Washington has been cut.
A big left from Blow misses. #CL2#
Washington has managed to clinch.
Blow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Blow is trying to break free.
Washington tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blow wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blows head.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Washington can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Washington stalls.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blow is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
Washington lands a shot to the body.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Washington tries to circle away but Blow has him pinned against the ropes.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but Blow has double underhooks.
Blow wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington is trying to force a seperation but Blow has the dominant position.
Washington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blow has him pressed against the ropes.
Washington is trying to break free.
Blow tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the ropes.
Blow wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
#T3#
Blow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Washington's efforts to push away.
Blow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Washington pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Blow avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Blow is controlling him.
Blow tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the ropes.
Blow has Washington pressed against the ropes, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Washington to work.
Blow is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Washington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blow, pushing him back against the ropes.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blow working hard to break the clinch.
Blow is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington is stalling here.
Blow is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington stalls.
Blow is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks. #T1#
Blow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington keeps control of Blow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Washington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harley Washington.
Blow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Blow throws out a head kick that Washington doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Washington crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Washington's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CL2#
Washington forces Blow back against the ropes and clinches.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Blow is blocking nicely.
Washington misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Blow wants to break free but Washington has control.
Blow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blow wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington can't break the clinch.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Washington is pushing Blow up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Washington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blow's efforts to push away.
Blow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blow has Washington pressed against the ropes, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Blow avoids it by throwing Washington back against the ropes.
Washington keeps control of Blow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Washington tries to break free but Blow pushes him back against the ropes.
Washington tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harley Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blow keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harley Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harley Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Blow pushes him off.
Blow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Blow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington tries to clinch but Blow moves out of range.
Blow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blow misses with a series of wild punches.
Blow misses with a hook.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Blow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Blow misses.
Blow misses with a wild body shot.
Blow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blow tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Blow sizes up Washington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Blow.#T1##KD#
Blow cracks Washington with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Washington is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Washington is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Washington slips a jab from Blow.
Washington is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Washington darts in and clinches Blow up against the ropes.
Washington tries to circle away but Blow has him pinned against the ropes.
Washington slowing the pace effectively.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Washington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Washington looking to stall.
Washington stalling.
Washington trying to stall but Blow improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harley Washington.
Blow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maurice Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
Blow cracks Washington with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Washington get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Washington looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Blow throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Blow is trying to break free.#T3#
Blow wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Blow is controlling him.
Washington avoiding damage.
Blow is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the ropes.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
Washington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Washington keeps control of Blow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Washington keeps control of Blow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington slowing the pace effectively.
Washington throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Blow won't allow it.
Blow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blow avoids it.
Maurice Blow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington has Blow pressed against the ropes.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harley Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blow blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Blow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Maurice Blow!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Maurice Blow!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Maurice Blow!
Maurice Blow wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Fifth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders moves out of range.
Blow takes one to the chin there.
Blow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Saunders, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Blow ducks down to avoid it.
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it. #CL#
Saunders clinches up against the ropes.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blow.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Blow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Blow uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Blow is looking to clinch but Saunders is avoiding it.
#CL#
Blow tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Blow is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position.
Saunders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
Saunders is looking to score with low kicks.
Blow wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.
Blow tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance.
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Saunders's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saunders throws a leg kick but Blow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saunders connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Saunders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blow tries to clinch up.
Blow scores with the left hand. Saunders knows he should have avoided that one.
Saunders walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Saunders is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Blow! |
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Event:
Third Rule Of Fight Club
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Blow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blow tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Butler has managed to clinch.
Butler scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Butler blocks an elbow strike.
Butler digs a right hand into Blow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blow's gas tank.
Blow wants to stall.
Butler blocking some punches.
Butler throws an elbow but it misses.
Blow managing to block the knees to the body from Butler.
Blow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Butler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butler can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Blow looking to stall.
Butler blocking some punches.
Blow misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
I was talking to Blow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Blow misses with the head strike.
Blow blocks a body shot from Butler.
Butler lands an elbow just above Blow 's eye.
Nice elbow from Blow.
Butler blocks a body shot from Blow.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Blow blocks with his arms.
Blow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butler.
Blow misses with a punch to the body.
Blow misses with a punch to the body.
Butler stalling against the ropes.
Blow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Blow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butler dodges an elbow strike from Blow.
Blow looking to stall.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Blow fails to land.
Butler is trying to maintain a safe position but Blow gets an underhook and turns Butler into the ropes.
Blow wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blow wants to stall.
Blow being controlled against the ropes.
Butler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blow avoids it.
Butler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Butler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Blow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Butler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Blow. Beautiful body shot.
Blow tries to clinch but Butler is having none of it.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butler thuds his shin into the meat of Blow's side.
Blow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butler. Blow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blow tries to clinch there but Butler circles away.
#CL2#
Butler rushes Blow and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Butler avoiding damage.
Blow can't find room to land a body shot as Butler controls the action.
Butler crunches a lovely knee into Blow's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blow tries a body shot but Butler blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Blow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler lands with a left to the head.
Butler crunches a lovely knee into Blow's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Butler pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Butler blocks an uppercut.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blow blocks a body shot from Butler.
Blow can't find room to land a body shot as Butler controls the action.
Butler stalls.
Blow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butler.
Butler is leaning against Blow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Butler trying to land knees to the body.
Blow throws a head punch that misses.
Butler trying to land knees to the body.
Butler blocks an elbow strike from Blow.
Butler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Blow fails to land. #T2#
Butler lands with a right to the head.
Butler avoids a wild elbow strike from Blow.
Blow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blow tries a body shot but Butler blocks it.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Butler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blow is defending well for now.
Butler blocks a body shot from Blow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butler.
Blow trying to control the position but instead, Butler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blow into the ropes.
Blow misses with some punches.
Butler scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Blow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butler's brow.
Butler trying to land knees to the body.
Blow misses with a body punch.
Butler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butler has a couple of punches blocked by Blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Butler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice Blow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Butler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butler keeps the fight on the outside.
Butler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Butler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Butler thumps Blow with a low kick.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch but Butler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Blow gets tackled into the ropes by Butler. Butler maintains the clinch.
Butler is struggling to control the position.
Butler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butler's elbow.
Butler misses with a knee strike.
Donovan Butler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Butler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donovan Butler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Butler.
Blow swings wildly with an uppercut but Butler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Blow throws a punch but it's blocked by Butler.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Butler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blow avoids it.
Butler presses Blow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maurice Blow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blow throws an elbow but it misses.
Blow tries to stall but Butler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Butler fails to land.
Blow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards. #T2#
Blow tries to work over Butler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butler just leaning against Blow, taking a breather.
Blow lands a damaging elbow.
Butler tries to stall but Blow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blow.
Butler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Butler scores with a shoulder strike.
Butler misses with a knee strike.
Butler effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler stalling against the ropes.
Blow misses with a punch to the body.
Butler blocks a body shot from Blow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Butler blocks an elbow strike.
Butler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blow is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Butler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Butler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blow. Punchhard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Blow.
Blow jabs Punchhard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blow throws a series of punches but Punchhard avoids them all with ease.
Blow throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Punchhard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blow is trying to stand up here but Punchhard is controlling him well. #SU#
Punchhard stands up from half guard. #TD#
Punchhard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Punchhard manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Punchhard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Punchhard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
The referee warns Blow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Maurice Blow's cut even more.#T1#
Punchhard controlling the position easily from mount.
Punchhard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Punchhard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blow tries to hold on but Punchhard postures up.
Punchhard controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blow working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Punchhard working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#The cut above Maurice Blow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Blow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tray Punchhard!
Tray Punchhard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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