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Event:
GDL 126: Yan VS Adlehyde
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Ebert has managed to clinch.
Ebert misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ebert fails to land. Ebert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ebert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ebert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ebert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ebert struggles to land a body shot inside as Dempsey controls his hands.
Ebert misses with a short punch on the inside. Ebert throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Ebert.
Ebert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ebert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ebert lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ebert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ebert misses with a body punch.
Ebert cracks Dempsey with a nice body shot.#T1# A right handed body shot lands from Ebert.
I was talking to Ebert's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Nice body punch from Ebert. Dempsey looks winded! Ebert lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ebert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Ebert.
Ebert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ebert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Ebert.
Ebert cracks Dempsey with a nice body shot. Ebert presses Dempsey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ebert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dempsey. Ebert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ebert is leaning against Dempsey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A hook to the body from Ebert.
Ebert works on Dempsey's body with a couple of short punches. Ebert works on Dempsey's body with a couple of short punches.#T2# A short right from Ebert. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ebert lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Ebert on the inside. Ebert misses with a body punch.
Ebert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ebert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards. A body shot lands from Ebert.
Ebert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Ebert. A nice left hand lands by Ebert.
A short right from Ebert. Ebert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ebert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards. Ebert cracks Dempsey with a nice body shot. Ebert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Ebert. Ebert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards. Ebert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards. Ebert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards. Ebert presses Dempsey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ebert pushes Dempsey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right hook to the body lands for Ebert.
Ebert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards. Ebert pushes Dempsey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ebert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dempsey. Ebert presses Dempsey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A hook to the body from Ebert.
A right hand to the body from Ebert.
Ebert digs a right hand underneath Dempsey's ribcage. Dempsey let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dempsey takes a shot to the head. #T4# Ebert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ebert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ebert lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ebert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Ebert.
Ebert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Ebert.
Ebert gets through Dempsey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ebert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dempsey. Ebert lands a hook to the side of the head. Ebert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ebert misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ebert lands a hook to the side of the head. Ebert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dempseys head. A short left from Ebert. #ROC#Dempsey is rocked! Ebert lands a body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ebert dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Ebert throws a nice looking combination but Dempsey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jason Ebert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ebert sizes up Dempsey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jack Dempsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Ebert closes the distance and clinches. Ebert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice left hand lands by Ebert.
Ebert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ebert gets through Dempsey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD# Ebert drops Dempsey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dempsey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Dempsey is still on wobbly legs! Can Ebert finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ebert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ebert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from Ebert. A short right from Ebert on the inside. Dempsey is breathing heavily. Ebert creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dempsey with a big uppercut! Dempsey tries to clinch up but Ebert pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dempsey to the mat! Dempsey covers up and Ebert unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Ebert! |
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Event:
GDL 121: Daddy VS Fochi
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1# Dempsey takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Jack Dempsey has been cut. Dempsey misses the shot to the body. Mike Boomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey blocks a jab. Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boomer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Boomer connects with a leg kick. Boomer wants to clinch up but Dempsey keeps it at a distance. Boomer throws a right and a left that both miss. A quick step to the side and Dempsey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Boomer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Boomer clinches up with Dempsey and pushes him back against the cage. Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
Dempsey can't break the clinch.
Boomer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dempseys head. 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! Boomer lands an elbow inside that Dempsey shrugs off. Boomer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1# Boomer lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short left from Boomer. Nice elbow from Boomer. Dempsey is breathing heavily. Boomer lands an elbow just above Dempsey 's eye. #CUT2#Jack Dempsey's cut is getting worse. A short right from Boomer. Boomer lands a nice shot to the body. Boomer lands a body punch. Boomer lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boomer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Boomer lands an elbow inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Boomer. A nice left hand lands by Boomer.
#T2# Boomer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Jack Dempsey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Boomer taking a breather. Boomer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dempsey's face.
Boomer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boomer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boomer connects with a knee to the head.
Boomer lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Jeez, Jack Dempsey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A nice right hand lands inside from Boomer. #ROC2#Dempsey is rocked! Boomer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #KD2# Boomer drops Dempsey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dempsey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Dempsey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Boomer cracks Dempsey with a nice body shot. Dempsey takes an elbow to the forehead. Boomer lands a big knee to the head and Dempsey goes down! Boomer pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Boomer! During a confident post fight interview, Mike Boomer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GDL 116: Tits VS Adlehyde
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1# Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders. Saunders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dempsey but Dempsey pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Dempsey both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Chip Saunders has been cut. Saunders shoots and misses and Dempsey counters with a lovely shot to the body. A shot to the body from Dempsey misses and Saunders counters with a one-two to the body. Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saunders scores with a nice head shot. Dempsey throws a right hand that Saunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Saunders also avoids with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Saunders darts in and clinches Dempsey up against the cage.#BC# Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Dempsey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU# Saunders decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dempsey, up you get! #T1# Sloppy strikes from Dempsey. Those never looked like landing. Dempsey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Saunders counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dempsey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saunders counters with a thumping low kick. Saunders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dempsey but Dempsey pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dempsey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Saunders with a lazy takedown attempt and Dempsey counters with a two punch combo. Saunders slips a jab and a cross from Dempsey.
We've been told by Saunders's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD# Saunders gets the takedown into side control. Dempsey tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Saunders working the ground and pound effectively.
Saunders sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Saunders in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SU# Saunders is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Dempsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack Dempsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dempsey throws a right and a left that Saunders avoids nicely. #T3##TD# Saunders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dempsey napping and manages to drive through into side control! Dempsey throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL# Saunders pushes Dempsey up against the cage in a clinch. Dempsey is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position. Dempsey takes an elbow to the forehead. Dempsey wants to get back to striking at distance but Saunders won't allow it.
#TD# Saunders decides to pull guard. #ES# Saunders is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dempsey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dempsey prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saunders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4##TD# Saunders decides to pull guard. Saunders has Dempsey pulled in close to control his posture. Saunders looking to control.
#SU2# Dempsey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saunders, up you get! Saunders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dempsey swivels and escapes. Dempsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Dempsey will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chip Saunders'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# Dempsey jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dempsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dempsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range. Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dempsey. Saunders throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dempsey's head.#CUT#It looks like Jack Dempsey has been cut. Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Saunders misses with a head kick.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice hook. Horrible takedown attempt by Saunders or perhaps it was just good defense by Dempsey, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dempsey tries to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling the position. #T1# Saunders prevents Dempsey from breaking the clinch. Saunders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A frustrated look appears on Dempsey's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dempsey is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position. Saunders holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Saunders shoots and misses #KD2# and Dempsey counters with a nice right hand that sends Saunders toppling to the canvas! Saunders scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dempsey finish him?!#ROC2#Saunders is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him. Saunders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dempsey throws a counter combo. Jack Dempsey seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Dempsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Saunders goes for a double leg but Dempsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dempsey continues to drive forward. Saunders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dempsey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saunders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dempsey looks to land a combination but Saunders avoids it well. Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Saunders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dempsey circles away. Dempsey unleashes a big counter combination but Saunders bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Saunders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Dempsey. Beautiful body shot.#T3# Dempsey lands with an overhand left. Dempsey throws a right hand that Saunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Saunders also avoids with ease. Dempsey fails to land with a series of punches.
Dempsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Dempsey. Dempsey throws a hook but Saunders avoids it easily. Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dempsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Saunders dives in for a single leg takedown but Dempsey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dempsey has had enough of the clinch but Saunders keeps him there for the moment. Dempsey prevents the takedown attempt.
Saunders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saunders goes for a takedown attempt but Dempsey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4# Dempsey takes a swing at Saunders's ribcage but misses. Dempsey throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Saunders stumbling backwards into the cage! Saunders bounces back off the cage towards Dempsey, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dempsey lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dempsey celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Dempsey! |
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Event:
GDL 110: Hanley VS Hunt
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1# Fartface has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut. Dempsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Fartface.#CL2# Fartface moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Dempsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dempsey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. in the buildup to the fight.#KD# Oooooh!!! Dempsey has knocked Fartface down with a huge combo! Dempsey steps away and waves a wobbly Fartface back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dempsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fartface fails with a takedown attempt. A counter left hand to the body from Dempsey misses its target. Sloppy strikes from Dempsey. Those never looked like landing. Dempsey sets himself, and Fartface steps forward looking for the clinch! Dempsey avoids it this time. Sloppy strikes from Dempsey. Those never looked like landing. Dempsey throws a series of punches but Fartface avoids them all with ease. Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fartface circles away quickly and effectively. Dempsey misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Fartface dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fartface has eaten all the pies! Fartface moves in looking to clinch but Dempsey pushes him off. Fartface shoots in looking for a takedown. Dempsey tries to sprawl out of it but Fartface keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dempsey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Fartface throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dempsey's waist but Dempsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fartface off to one side. Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Fartface. Fartface moves forwards but Dempsey connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Gregory Fartface's cut even more. Dempsey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fartface on the side of the head. Fartface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fartface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Fartface unleashes a big counter combination but Dempsey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Fartface misses with a double jab
and Dempsey counters with a left to the body. #T2# Nice jab there from Dempsey. A combination from Dempsey does no damage. Dempsey circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fartface to the canvas! Fartface doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dempsey keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dempsey! |
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Event:
GDL 106: Dilbrandt VS Stepanov
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1##KD# Dempsey drops Shortman with a beautiful combination! Shortman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dempsey is looking for the KO!#ROC#Shortman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut. Shortman dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Shortman's head and hops out. Shortman is still on wobbly legs! Can Dempsey finish him? Shortman goes for a double leg but Dempsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dempsey continues to drive forward. It looked like Dempsey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shortman. Shortman seems to have recovered his senses. Shortman looks winded! Dempsey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shortman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dempsey throws an uppercut from hell that sends Shortman clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dempsey stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dempsey! |
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Event:
GDL 100: CHAMPIONS
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1# Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! Dempsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Dempsey slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Dempsey swinging wildly here.
Dempsey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith looks to land a combination but Dempsey avoids it well. Smith misses with a low kick.
As Smith looks to move away, Dempsey throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.#CL2# Smith clinches up with Dempsey and pushes him back against the cage. Dempsey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dempsey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith has Dempsey pressed against the cage, preventing Dempsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Smith trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Smith on the inside. Dempsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. Smith lands an elbow inside that Dempsey shrugs off. #T1# A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Dempsey has been cut. Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dempsey throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. #CL2# Smith rushes Dempsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith. Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage. Dempsey wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Smith stalling in the clinch.
Dempsey wants to break free but Smith has control.
#T2# Dempsey tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage. Smith has Dempsey pushed against the cage. Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2# Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands a head kick. Dempsey smiles back at him and beckons him forward. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dempsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dempsey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dempsey scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Tracy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Smith pushes Dempsey up against the cage in a clinch. Dempsey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dempsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards. #T3# Dempsey working hard to break the clinch. Smith'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. Smith working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Dempsey's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dempsey wants to break free but Smith has control.
#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dempsey, pushing him back against the cage. Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Dempsey's head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4##BC2# Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Smith throws a lazy right hand but Dempsey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2# Smith pushes Dempsey up against the cage in a clinch. Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch. Smith is struggling to control the position. Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. 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! Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Smith breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Dempsey - just one landing. Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tracy Smith dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack Dempsey's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Smith delivers a nice body kick.#CL2# Smith darts in and clinches Dempsey up against the cage. Smith has Dempsey pressed against the cage, preventing Dempsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dempsey prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC2# Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Dempsey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A decent looking cross lands there for Dempsey. Smith throws a combination that misses and Dempsey counters with a stiff right hand. Dempsey avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dempsey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. It looked like Dempsey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dempsey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dempsey 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. Jack Dempsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Dempsey cracks Smith with a hook to the temple - Smith is on wobbly legs here! Dempsey swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smith falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dempsey wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Dempsey! |
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