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Event:
TFC 19
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Dominator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askew.
Dominator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Askew is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dominator with a body shot.
Askew tries to clinch up but Dominator circles away and keeps his distance.
Askew's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dominator connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Askew scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Vincent Askew has been cut.
Askew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Dominator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Askew ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Dominator really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Askew has Dominator up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Dominator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominator throws a hook but Askew avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dominator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dominator digs a good body shot into Askew's ribs.
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!
Dominator swats away the attempt to clinch by Askew.
Dominator takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
A big left from Dominator misses.
Askew blocks a jab.
Dominator throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
Dominator looks to throw the jab but Askew is out of range.
Dominator moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Askew closes the distance and pushes Dominator back into the cage.
Dominator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dominator wants to get back to striking at distance but Askew won't allow it.
Dominator misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Dominator's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Dominator breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Askew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Dominator tries to keep at a distance but Askew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dominator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dominator is looking to break free of the clinch but Askew has double underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
Dominator keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominator's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askew under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Dominator.
Mariusz Dominator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Askew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dominator is trying to force a seperation but Askew has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Dominator.
#BC#
Dominator breaks from the clinch.
Askew misses with a body kick.
Dominator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dominator throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominator sets himself, and Askew steps forward looking for the clinch! Dominator avoids it this time.
Dominator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dominator throws an overhand right that lands on Askew's shoulder, as Askew tries to avoid the shot.
Dominator throws a hook but Askew blocks it.
Askew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dominator is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Askew slips a straight right by Dominator.
Askew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominator.#T3#
Dominator throws a body punch but Askew moves out of range.
Dominator misses with a looping left.
Askew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Askew moves away from the strike by Dominator.
Dominator sets himself, and Askew steps forward looking for the clinch! Dominator avoids it this time.
Dominator throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
Askew tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dominator counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Vincent Askew's cut even more.
Askew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominator throws a hook to the side of Askew's head but Askew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Askew follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dominator throws out a loose jab but Askew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominator throws a looping overhand right but Askew ducks down to avoid it.
Dominator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Askew blocks a head kick by Dominator.
Askew tries to clinch up but Dominator circles away and keeps his distance.
Dominator blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Askew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dominator throws an overhand right that lands on Askew's shoulder, as Askew tries to avoid the shot.
Dominator misses with an uppercut. Askew saw that one coming.
Dominator lands a nice shot that snaps Askew's head back.
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!#CL2#
Askew gets a clinch. #BC2#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dominator lands with a right hand.
Dominator misses the jab.#CL2#
Askew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dominator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Askew has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominator misses with a hook. Askew ducked under it nicely.
Dominator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askew wants to counter with a clinch but Dominator pushes him away.
Askew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominator misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Askew moves into the clinch.
Dominator misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Dominator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dominator swinging wildly here.
Askew takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dominator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Askew takes a swing at Dominator's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Dominator finds it's way through Askew's defenses.
Boom! Dominator lands a massive head kick that sends Askew crashing into the cage, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Dominator is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mariusz Dominator!
An out of breath Mariusz Dominator thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
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 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 15
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Askew misses with a body punch
and Askew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up with Askew and pushes him back against the ropes.
Askew blocks an uppercut.
Askew blocking some punches.
#BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Askew moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Askew trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Askew gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Askew pushes him off.#T1##CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has Askew up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Askew gets tackled into the ropes by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Askew misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Askew up against the ropes.
Askew stalling the fight.
#BC#
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Askew. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Askew up against the ropes.#T2#
Askew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Askew in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Vincent Askew has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askew lands an elbow inside that Thibodeaux shrugs off.
Askew avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Askew dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Askew back into the ropes.#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
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 Vincent Askew's cut.
That's time! Askew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Askew takes the fight into the clinch.
Askew takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Askew up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Askew pushes Thibodeaux up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Askew uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askew avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askew blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Askew's brow. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askew blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Askew is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Askew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Askew is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
Askew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Askew, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2#
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Askew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the ropes.
Askew misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Askew's brow.
Askew stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Askew blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askew leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the ropes.
Askew avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Askew.
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 Vincent Askew'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Askew.
Thibodeaux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Askew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Askew shrugs off. #CUT2#Vincent Askew's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Askew.
Askew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Askew holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
Askew wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Vincent Askew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Askew circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Askew tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Askew throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Askew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askew backwards.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askew up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch.
Fortune Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Askew.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Askew, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vincent Askew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askew throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
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 14
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Saunders coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Askew.#CL#
Saunders tries to keep at a distance but Askew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askew slows down the pace here.
Askew wants to stall.
#BC#
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Saunders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Askew misses its target.
Saunders throws out a leg kick but Askew moves out of range and Saunders only half commits.
We've been informed that Saunders has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Askew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saunders finds it's way round the side to connect with Askew's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses.
Saunders misses with an uppercut. Askew saw that one coming.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Saunders misses.#CL2#
Saunders clinches up against the ropes.
Saunders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1##BC#
Askew breaks the clinch.
Saunders tries to clinch up but Askew circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Askew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askew pushes Saunders back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askew blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Askew managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders tries a body shot but Askew blocks it.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Askew controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askew.
Askew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askew is pushing Saunders up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Askew tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Saunders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askew throws an elbow but it misses.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saunders is looking to control Askew's arms but Askew gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saunders has his back to the ropes.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askew's elbow.
Askew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saunders is keeping busy.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askew trying to control the position but instead, Saunders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askew into the ropes.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askew swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Saunders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No joy there for Saunders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Askew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Saunders finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Askew blocks the low kick.
As Saunders tries to get set, Askew tries to push him back and clinch up but Saunders manages to avoid the attempt.
Evan Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders throws a chopping leg kick but Askew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Askew is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Saunders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saunders.
Saunders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Askew clinches up against the ropes.
Askew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands a left hand.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Askew controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.
Vincent Askew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Askew.
Despite the aggression on Saunders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saunders throws the kick towards the body but Askew avoids it.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Askew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders.
Saunders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Askew misses with a straight left.
Saunders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Askew is looking to clinch.
Saunders goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Vincent Askew has been cut.
Saunders swings for the body but Askew moves out of range.
Askew half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askew throws the kick towards the body but Saunders avoids it.
Saunders loads up on a big right hand but Askew slips the punch.
Saunders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Askew throws a big counter combination but Saunders scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Askew clinches with his opponent.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Askew uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Saunders rushes Askew and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Saunders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saunders.
Askew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saunders connects with the punch.
Saunders misses with a head kick.
Askew moves in looking to clinch but Saunders pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saunders is looking to land body kicks.
Evan Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Askew.
A short left from Saunders.
Saunders tries to work over Askew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askew wants to stall.
#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Askew sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Askew tries to counter by clinching up but Saunders breaks away and moves out of range.
Saunders throws a jab but it's blocked by Askew.
Askew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saunders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Askew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Askew throws a right and a left that Saunders avoids nicely.
Saunders cracks Askew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saunders! But no joy.#T1#
Askew moves in looking to clinch but Saunders pushes him off.
Saunders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askew.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Askew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saunders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Askew tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders lands with a good body shot.
Evan Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evan Saunders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders lands with an overhand left.
Saunders swinging wildly here.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Askew circles away.
Askew throws a big counter combination but Saunders scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saunders checks a low kick from Askew.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders shapes to counter with a head kick.
Askew tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Askew drops his hands momentarily and Saunders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Askew misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Askew misses
and Saunders counters with a thumping low kick.
Saunders misses with a head kick.
Askew tries to counter by clinching up but Saunders breaks away and moves out of range.
Saunders connects with a right hand. Askew shakes it off.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Askew moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders lands a head kick. Askew smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders is looking to slow Askew down with leg kicks.
Askew throws a lazy right hand but Saunders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Saunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saunders fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saunders throws an overhand right that lands on Askew's shoulder, as Askew tries to avoid the shot.
Vincent Askew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askew is looking to land body kicks.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Askew moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saunders 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Saunders!
An out of breath Evan Saunders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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TFC 12
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Askew throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thibodeaux.
Askew wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Askew manages to duck under it in time.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick. #CL#
Askew clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Askew stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Askew is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askew has Thibodeaux pressed against the ropes, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Askew throws knees to the body.
Askew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Vincent Askew has been cut.#T1#
Askew pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Askew blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Askew.
Askew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a push kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Askew is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Askew.
Thibodeaux jabs at Askew's body.
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Askew tried to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
Askew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askew wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux.
Askew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Askew takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askew in his tracks.
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Askew wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Askew instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Askew has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Askew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thibodeaux. That one must have hurt.
Askew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick. That will keep Askew thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Askew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Askew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Askew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux jabs at Askew's body.
Askew misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CL#
Askew drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Askew is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Askew swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
#CL#
Askew rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Askew moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vincent Askew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askew throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Askew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Askew misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Askew is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Askew avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Askew misses its target.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askew's head.
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Askew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Askew misses with a kick to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Askew throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Askew tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Askew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askew wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Askew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
#CL#
Askew darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askew is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Askew throws a low kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Askew moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Askew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
#CL#
Askew moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Askew. #BC#
Askew breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Askew tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Askew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Askew.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Askew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew throws a quick counter head kick but Thibodeaux was just out of range.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Askew off balance momentarily.
Imagine Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Askew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Askew shakes it off.
Nice body kick there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Askew tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux thows a body kick. Askew tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Askew moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Askew is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thibodeaux.
Askew sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Askew throws a head kick that misses.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askew's head.
Askew misses with a double jab.
Imagine Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Askew right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askew looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Vincent Askew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Askew with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imagine 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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