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Event:
TFC 18
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Racicot looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Racicot moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWashington.
Racicot lands a slapping body shot.
Racicot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Racicot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Harley Washington has been cut.#KD#
Racicot lands a front kick to the face, that drops Washington to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Racicot pushes Washington away with a front kick.
Racicot and Washington are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Racicot throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Washington into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Racicot knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Germaine Racicot!
A relieved looking Germaine Racicot 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 16
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Washington tries to score with a low kick but Askew moves his leg out of the way.
Askew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
Askew avoids a kick to the body.
Askew sizes up Washington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Askew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Askew gets a clinch. #BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
Askew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Askew forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Askew effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Askew.
Askew misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Washington moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Askew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Askew.
Washington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Askew throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
Askew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington is trying to counter with his kicks.
Harley Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a head kick.
It looked like Askew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Washington misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Askew closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington thows a leg kick but Askew checks it #CL#
and Askew counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
Askew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Askew tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Askew checks the leg kick.
Askew tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Askew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington throws a fast counter high kick but Askew manages to duck under it in time.
Harley Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington throws a leg kick
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Askew moves into the clinch.#BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askew backwards.
Washington looking to stall.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Askew won't allow it.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but Askew has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Askew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askew connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
Askew wants to clinch.
Askew is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Askew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askew is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Washington! But no joy.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Askew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Askew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Washington misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Askew counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Washington on his ass! Washington wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#T4#
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD#
Askew lands a head kick that bluckles Washington and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Askew no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#Washington is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askew grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Washington takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Askew cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Askew! |
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Event:
TFC 13
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Washington misses with a body kick.
Reliford defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Reliford throws a lazy uppercut
letting Washington counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reliford misses with a hook.
A big left from Reliford misses. #CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Reliford lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Harley Washington has been cut.
Reliford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Reliford pushes Washington back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reliford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reliford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Washington avoiding damage as Reliford throws knees to the body.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reliford lands a right hand.
Reliford lands a nice elbow.
Reliford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Reliford lands an elbow inside.
Reliford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Reliford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washington avoiding damage as Reliford throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reliford.
Reliford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Washington throws an elbow but misses.
Reliford scores with a knee to the head.
Reliford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington trying to stall but Reliford improves his position.
Reliford looking to slow down the pace here.
Reliford keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Reliford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reliford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reliford lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Harley Washington's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Washington.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Reliford won't allow it.
Reliford throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Reliford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reliford lands with a short shot to the head.
Reliford misses with a knee to the head.
Washington is trying to push Reliford away but Reliford has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Washington wants to break free but Reliford has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reliford.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Washington tries to stall but Reliford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reliford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reliford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow.
Reliford struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Reliford lands a nice knee to the body.
Washington looks winded!
Washington misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Reliford.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reliford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reliford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off.
Reliford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reliford with a knee to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Harley Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off. #KD#
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Washington crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#ROC#Washington is rocked!#CL#
Reliford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Reliford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Reliford.
Reliford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reliford lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reliford lands an uppercut.
Reliford trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reliford into the ropes.#KD#
Washington loses concentration momentarily and Reliford takes advantage, cracking him with a big elbow that sends him off balance, tumbling to the mat. Washington is forced to take a standing eight count before the referee allows him to continue the bout.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Reliford finish him?#CUT#Harley Washington's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL#
Washington tries to keep at a distance but Reliford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harley Washington's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sanderson Reliford!
Sanderson Reliford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TFC 11 - Battle of Champions
Date: Jul 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Toevadoit dips to his left and cracks Washington with an uppercut!
Washington looks winded!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Toevadoit! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DaColdest Toevadoit!
A victorious DaColdest Toevadoit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TFC 10
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Washington.
Thibodeaux lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Washington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Washington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Washington scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washington is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Harley Washington has been cut.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Washington tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
A short uppercut from Washington.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washington.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Washington.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Washington tries to tie him up.
Washington lands a left hand.
#T2#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Washington.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Washington.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Washington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Washington looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Washington 's eye. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Washington tries to tie him up.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
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 Harley Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Washington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is pushing Thibodeaux up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Washington tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Washington, against the ropes.
Washington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Washington in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Washington tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Washington wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Washington pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.#T3##BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
#CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the ropes.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Washington tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Washington trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Washington, against the ropes.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Washington back against the ropes.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Washington dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Washington throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Washington rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Washington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux into the ropes.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Washington avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A short left from Washington.
Washington tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A short right from Washington.
Washington is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Washington wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Washington.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Washington can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has Washington pressed against the ropes, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Washington back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Washington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Washington blocks an elbow strike.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.#T4#
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.
Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washington tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fortune Thibodeaux.
I think Thibodeaux 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Eighth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Saunders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head.#CUT2#It looks like Harley Washington has been cut.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saunders lands a jab to the head.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Saunders with a nice calf kick.
Saunders scores with a push kick.
Saunders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Saunders looks low and kicks high, catching Washington right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders digs a good hook to Washington's body.
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Washington is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Saunders uses the oldest trick in the book to send Washington tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Saunders is absolutely delighted - when Washington wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evan Saunders!
Evan Saunders 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:
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##CL2#
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Briggs misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington throws a one two combo.
Briggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Briggs. Those never looked like landing.
Washington wants to counter with a clinch but Briggs pushes him away.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Briggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Washington rushes Briggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Briggs working aggressively here.
Washington blocks a body shot from Briggs. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Briggs scores with a shot to the body.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Briggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Washington forces Briggs back against the ropes and clinches.
Briggs is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Briggs has his back to the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.
Briggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Briggs up against the ropes.
Briggs tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
#T2#
Washington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch.
Briggs throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington.
Briggs tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Briggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Briggs.
#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Briggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws a head kick but Briggs moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Washington dominated that round.
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#
Briggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Washington shapes to counter with a head kick.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Briggs misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Briggs tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Briggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Washington clinches up with Briggs and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Washington clinches up against the ropes.
Washington leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harley Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washington has Briggs pushed against the ropes.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Briggs throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington scores with a big combo that sends Briggs crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Briggs flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Washington jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harley Washington!
A relieved looking Harley Washington 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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