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Event:
TOF 174
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1# Hao Ming throws out a powerful jab. Key has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hao Ming. Hao Ming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Key. Hao Ming swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hao Ming throws out a loose jab but Key uses good head movement to avoid it. Key drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hao Ming sprawls and moves away. Hao Ming connects with the punch. Hao Ming throws a looping overhand right but Key ducks down to avoid it. Hao Ming is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Key. Key appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Key looks to land a left hand but Hao Ming moved out of range nicely. Jab from Hao Ming. Key swings widly with a right hand
and Hao Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hao Ming misses with a straight right. Hao Ming fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Key misses with a straight left. Hao Ming stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hao Ming throws a jab but it's blocked by Key. Hao Ming misses with a looping right.#T1# A head kick misses from Hao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a body kick. Hao Ming misses with a body kick. Key feinted with a counter takedown. We've been hearing reports that Key has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hao Ming scores with a sloppy right hand. Key should have avoided that one. Hao Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hao Ming paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Key slips under a jab from Hao Ming. Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hao Ming lands with a cross. Key takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Key needs to keep his hands up - Hao Ming had a free shot at his head there.#TD# Key shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Key working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Key lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Key tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao Ming is retaining full guard. Key trying to control but Hao Ming is working from the bottom. #T2# Key controlling from the top position. Key content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hao Ming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Key scoring with punches to the head and body. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Key's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Key lands a couple of digs.#T3# Hao Ming tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hao Ming trying to control the position here. Hao Ming looking to control but Key passes into half guard.
Hao Ming wants to control but Key is keeping busy and won't allow it. Key lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Key keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Key working Hao Ming over with strikes. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Key connects with a nice short shot to Hao Ming's temple. Nice strikes from Key there. Hao Ming is in trouble now - Key has advanced to mount! Key unloading with bombs! Key controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Key breaks from Hao Ming's wrist control and lands an elbow. Key with shots to the head and body - Hao Ming looks very uncomfortable down there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Key has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hao Ming's face.
Key looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Key avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control. Hao Ming really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Key dominating with strikes here. Key lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hao Ming wants to control but Key is having none of it. Key looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Key has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Key lands a big shot there that rocks Hao Ming but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T5# Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
Key has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hao Ming's face.
Key landing strikes from the mount and Hao Ming is in trouble! Key is landing with some decent strikes but Hao Ming is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Hao Ming is rocked! Hao Ming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Key. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hao Ming is desperately trying to improve his position but Key has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Key with shots to the head and body - Hao Ming looks very uncomfortable down there. Hao Ming is still in real trouble! Can Key finish him? Key takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hao Ming seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB# Key working for a submission but Hao Ming is keeping him at bay. Key avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control. Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
#T6# The referee warns Hao Ming that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding Key's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Hao Ming reaches up to try and pull Key in and control his posture, but Key latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Hao Ming taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Key! Jaro Key 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:
TOF 168
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from May Jr. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hao Ming attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. May Jr misses with a body shot
and Hao Ming finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. May Jr throws a wild body kick that Hao Ming sees coming a mile off. Hao Ming looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao Ming's sensitive parts. Hao Ming tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Hao Ming bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw. Hao Ming keeps the fight on the outside. Hao Ming swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. May Jr tries to land a front kick but Hao Ming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hao Ming drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well. A head kick by May Jr misses enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. May Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hao Ming slips under a jab from May Jr. Hao Ming looks like he wants to counter punch here. May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao Ming's sensitive parts. #T2# May Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao Ming's head backwards. May Jr lands a jab to Hao Ming's midsection. Hao Ming misses with a leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr. May Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from May Jr. Hao Ming is clearly trying to counter these attacks from May Jr with a body shot. May Jr misses with a body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a slapping leg kick. May Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# May Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
May Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao Ming finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. May Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hao Ming misses with a hook. May Jr tries to clinch but Hao Ming moves away and Hao Ming counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4# Hao Ming moves away from the strike by May Jr. May Jr feints and then cracks Hao Ming's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hao Ming down. Hao Ming checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hao Ming let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A telegraphed takedown attempt from May Jr is defended easily by Hao Ming. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and Hao Ming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hao Ming counters with a lovely shot to the body. May Jr tries to land a front kick but Hao Ming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hao Ming throws out a counter right but May Jr avoids it with no problem.#T5# May Jr throws a push kick but Hao Ming slaps the foot to one side. May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Hao Ming looks to throw the jab but May Jr is out of range. Hao Ming avoids a kick to the body.
Hao Ming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
And Hao Ming responds with a good body kick, but May Jr manages to step out the way in time. May Jr throws a push kick but Hao Ming slaps the foot to one side. May Jr throws the left hand but Hao Ming avoids the punch easily. Hao Ming moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
#T6# May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hao Ming in his tracks. May Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hao Ming saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from May Jr misses. Hao Ming raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. May Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Hao Ming manages to avoid taking any serious damage. May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao Ming manages to avoid it. May Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao Ming's head backwards. May Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hao Ming eats them both and turns towards May Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. May Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Hao Ming in the body. #T7# May Jr misses with a body kick. Hao Ming unleashes a big counter combination but May Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A big left from Hao Ming misses. May Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# May Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by May Jr.
May Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by May Jr. May Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike. May Jr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Fung Hao Ming has been cut. Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. #T8# May Jr blocks an uppercut.
May Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hao Ming just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaven May Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of May Jr's head. Hao Ming working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from May Jr on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
#TD# May Jr pulls Hao Ming into guard.
Hao Ming tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. Hao Ming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hao Ming tries to stand but May Jr is controlling from the bottom. Hao Ming tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. Hao Ming tries to stand but May Jr is controlling from the bottom. May Jr keeping full guard, as Hao Ming tries to pass. #SUB# May Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao Ming is aware though and is defending well.#T9# Hao Ming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Hao Ming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hao Ming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. May Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. May Jr is trying to keep Hao Ming in close.
Hao Ming trying to move into half guard but instead May Jr has managed to sweep!#REVR# Hao Ming can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as May Jr controls the pace. May Jr slips nicely into half guard. Hao Ming wants to control but May Jr is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# May Jr lands with a straight right. Hao Ming didn't see that one coming. May Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
May Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Hao Ming walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A head kick misses from May Jr. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao Ming! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao Ming. A slow jab from Hao Ming misses its intended target. May Jr is looking to counter the offense by Hao Ming and move into the clinch. Kaven May Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# May Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Hao Ming tries to sprawl out of it but May Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hao Ming manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. May Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao Ming.
May Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hao Ming. May Jr scores with a push kick. May Jr misses with a hook
and Hao Ming counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2# May Jr lands with a slapping head kick. May Jr misses with a double jab
and Hao Ming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. May Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. May Jr throws a body kick that misses. Hao Ming changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hao Ming slips a jab and a cross from May Jr.
Hao Ming drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well. May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr is looking to land body kicks.#T3# Some bone on bone action there as Hao Ming checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hao Ming throws a fast counter high kick but May Jr manages to duck under it in time. May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. May Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. May Jr lands a jab to Hao Ming's midsection. May Jr misses with a kick to the body.
May Jr throws a head kick but Hao Ming moves out of range.
May Jr moves in looking to clinch but Hao Ming pushes him off. May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao Ming is just out of range.#T4# May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao Ming manages to avoid it. Hao Ming checks a leg kick nicely. Hao Ming throws a fast counter high kick but May Jr manages to duck under it in time. May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming. May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hao Ming avoids it. Hao Ming only half commits to the counter leg kick. May Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T5# Hao Ming misses the shot to the body. May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. May Jr throws a head kick that misses. Hao Ming misses with a wild body shot. May Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hao Ming blocks the body kick.
Hao Ming lands a front kick. Hao Ming checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hao Ming misses with a hook
and May Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T6# May Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut. A big right from May Jr misses. Hao Ming changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao Ming.
May Jr fails with a takedown attempt. Hao Ming unleashes a big counter combination but May Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. May Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
May Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao Ming can do to turn this around?#T7# May Jr throws a lazy body kick and Hao Ming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. May Jr throws a wild body kick that Hao Ming sees coming a mile off. Hao Ming follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL# May Jr pushes Hao Ming up against the cage in a clinch. Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside. Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of May Jr backwards. May Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hao Ming avoids it. Despite the aggression on Hao Ming's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8# May Jr scores with a kick to the body.
May Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick and Hao Ming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. May Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hao Ming.
May Jr swinging wildly here.
As May Jr backs off Hao Ming throws a huge counter combo but May Jr manages to avoid it all. Hao Ming lands with a good body shot.#T9# May Jr misses with a few strikes there.
May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao Ming. May Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. May Jr misses with a low kick. Hao Ming tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hao Ming has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. May Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Hao Ming counters with a nice kick to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. May Jr lands a front kick. May Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Hao Ming takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
May Jr fails with a takedown attempt. Hao Ming follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Hao Ming misses with a straight right. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hao Ming moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice straight punches there by May Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of May Jr.#T1##TD# May Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hao Ming quickly recovers to half guard. Hao Ming tries to push off, looking to stand up, but May Jr manages to move to mount!
Hao Ming working to try and regain half guard.
Hao Ming is still trying to improve position. May Jr working Hao Ming over with strikes here. Hao Ming is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding May Jr's attempts to control the action. Kaven May Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hao Ming tries to lock up and control but May Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# May Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. May Jr prevents Hao Ming from getting the reversal. May Jr looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hao Ming is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hao Ming keeps trying to improve his position. May Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hao Ming hang on? Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hao Ming can do anything to dispel that myth. May Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hao Ming's face.
Hao Ming is looking to improve his position but May Jr isn't that keen on the idea. May Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Hao Ming is desperately trying to improve his position but May Jr has a good base and remains in mount. Hao Ming is trying to get back to his feet but can't. May Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
May Jr wants to control the pace but Hao Ming is squirming around nicely. Hao Ming is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hao Ming sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4# May Jr not doing much here.
May Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hao Ming wants to improve his position but May Jr is controlling well.
May Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hao Ming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hao Ming wants to control but May Jr passes into side.
May Jr working the body and head with strikes. May Jr scoring with punches from side control. Hao Ming is looking to reverse the position. Hao Ming prevents May Jr from moving into mount. #T5# May Jr grinds an elbow into Hao Ming's temple. Hao Ming looking for a sweep but May Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no! Hao Ming is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# May Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB# May Jr has hold of Hao Ming's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hao Ming manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
May Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6##SUB# Hao Ming tries to improve his position but May Jr has taken his back! May Jr has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hao Ming tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! May Jr pushes Hao Ming away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaven May Jr! During a confident post fight interview, Kaven May Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2024 |
#R1# Chong is looking to clinch. #TD2# Hao Ming closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chong's guard. Hao Ming forces his way into half guard. Hao Ming seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hao Ming wants to free his trapped foot but Chong is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hao Ming is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hao Ming passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chong! #SU2# Hao Ming is standing up, even though he is in mount. Chong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Chong walks into a left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Hao Ming.#T1##TD2# Hao Ming drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Chong is breathing heavily. Hao Ming wants to stand but Chong is controlling his posture from full guard. Hao Ming slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hao Ming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chong keeps working. Hao Ming has knee on belly and moves into mount. Hao Ming pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hao Ming is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU2# Hao Ming gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Hao Ming scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Hao Ming lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chong doesn't seem phased though.#T2# Good standup being displayed there by Hao Ming as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Chong is rocked!#KD2# Hao Ming lands a big uppercut and Chong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chong looks OK. Hao Ming waves Chong back to his feet! Oh Chong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hao Ming fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Chong square on the jaw! Damn, Chong is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming! During a confident post fight interview, Fung Hao Ming thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2024 |
#R1# Musashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hao Ming circles away.
Hao Ming tries to counter with a clinch but Musashi shakes him off and moves away. Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Musashi tries to clinch but Hao Ming moves out of range. Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily. Musashi tries to clinch but Hao Ming moves out of range. #CL# Musashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A nice right hand lands inside from Hao Ming. #BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Musashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hao Ming keeps the fight on the outside. Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Musashi is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whack! Hao Ming lands a heavy head kick that drops Musashi. The ref tackles Hao Ming to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Musashi was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fung Hao Ming! Fung Hao Ming decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Hao Ming connects with a right hand. Father shakes it off.#KD# Hao Ming lands a big head kick that sends Father tumbling to the mat! Hao Ming takes a step backwards and waves Father back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Father is rocked!#KD# Hao Ming lands a big right hand that sends Father crashing to the mat! Hao Ming stays standing though and waves Father back to his feet! Father is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hao Ming lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Father head around and knocks him out cold! Hao Ming hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming! A very excited looking Fung Hao Ming made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1# Hao Ming jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hao Ming throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. Hao Ming throws a body shot but no joy. Hao Ming wants to clinch but King slips to the side letting King counter with a right hand. Hao Ming takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. King swings for the body but Hao Ming moves out of range.
Hao Ming throws a big counter head kick but King avoids it with no problem. Hao Ming misses with a kick to the body.
King lands a high kick!
#CL# King moves into range and clinches up with Hao Ming. King misses with some punches.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
King working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hao Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from King. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. King avoids a wild elbow strike from Hao Ming. King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle. King misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Hao Ming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards. King trying to control the position but instead, Hao Ming has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the ropes. King swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Hao Ming on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land. Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King working aggressively here.
Hao Ming cracks King with a nice body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King looking to slow down the pace here. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hao Ming lands with a left to the head. Hao Ming lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle. King throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Hao Ming. Hao Ming lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hao Ming tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that African King will probably get the nod. 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# Hao Ming connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.#KD2# Hao Ming scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops King to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Hao Ming away as he looks to land an illegal blow. King got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?! Hao Ming misses with a body shot.
King wants to clinch but Hao Ming slips to the side and Hao Ming counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! King goes down! Will King beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming! After winning the bout, Fung Hao Ming thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1# Hao Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at 4 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target. Wallace misses with a hook
and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand. Hao Ming misses with a double jab.
Hao Ming slips a jab from Wallace. Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2# Wallace gets tackled into the ropes by Hao Ming. Hao Ming maintains the clinch. Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch. Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch. Wallace scores with a hook to the body. A short right from Hao Ming on the inside. Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. 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! A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Wallace. Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. #T1# Hao Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace. Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body. Hao Ming pushes Wallace back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with an elbow over the top. Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut. Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wallace misses with some punches.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Wallace. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace. Nice body punch from Hao Ming. Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Wallace's ribcage. Wallace let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short uppercut from Hao Ming. Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Wallace. Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wallace seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hao Ming can turn it around. Wallace blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fung Hao Ming will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
Hao Ming cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wallace moves out of range as Hao Ming strikes. Hao Ming fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hao Ming takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wallace throws a leg kick and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jab by Hao Ming. Wallace misses with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hao Ming throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hao Ming keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao Ming. Hao Ming lands with a good body shot. Hao Ming cracks Wallace with a right hand to the side of the head. Nice uppercut lands for Hao Ming. That snapped Wallace's head back.
Hao Ming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao Ming. Wallace misses with a body punch
and Hao Ming counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Wallace is rocked! Hao Ming fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao Ming's head backwards. Hao Ming circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Wallace tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Hao Ming wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming! Our winner, Fung Hao Ming, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1# Vij moves away from the strike by Hao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hao Ming tries to clinch there but Vij circles away.
It looked like Vij wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vij moves out of range of the strikes. Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hao Ming connects with a single shot there. Vij pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hao Ming digs a good hook to Vij's body.
Vij just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hao Ming takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2# Hao Ming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vij, pushing him back against the ropes. Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hao Ming's efforts to push away. Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside. #T1# Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches. Hao Ming tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hao Ming looks winded! Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Vij lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij. Hao Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it. Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
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! Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head. Vij connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij. Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2# Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. Vij putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hao Ming in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Vij presses Hao Ming against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao Ming. Hao Ming taking a breather. Vij lands a shoulder strike. A knee to the head by Vij.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vij tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hao Ming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches. Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming looking to slow down the pace here.#T3# Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut. Nice body punch from Hao Ming - that landed with a thud.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside. Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Vij landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vij tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vij gets through Hao Ming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Vij scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vij as the two fighters clinch.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head. Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Vij.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Vij. #T4# Vij landing knees to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij. Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot. Vij tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes. Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow. Vij tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut. Hao Ming avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Vij. A nice left hand lands by Vij.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming takes a knee to the side of the body. Vij tries to land a knee to the head but Hao Ming blocks with his arms.
Hao Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Vij is leaning against Hao Ming and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Vij landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Hao Ming walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Vij misses the jab. It seemed like Hao Ming was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vij's corner calls for a 1-2. Vij obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hao Ming cracks Vij with a right hand to the side of the head. Hao Ming tries to clinch but Vij is having none of it. Vij was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vij looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vij connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Vij misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hao Ming steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vij. That one must have hurt. Hao Ming is breathing heavily. Hao Ming looks to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for Vij. That snapped Hao Ming's head back.
#T1# Vij rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hao Ming moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hao Ming walks into a jab. Vij throws a push kick but Hao Ming slaps the foot to one side. Hao Ming throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij lands a nice shot that snaps Hao Ming's head back.
Vij keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Hao Ming is rocked! Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Vij counters with a nice uppercut that drops Hao Ming onto his backside! Hao Ming bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway. Hao Ming is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vij dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hao Ming. That did some damage!#CL2# Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Hao Ming seems to have recovered his senses. Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Vij. Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hao Ming is defending well for now. Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hao Ming lands with a right to the head. Hao Ming is leaning against Vij and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Hao Ming has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vij seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hao Ming can turn it around. Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow. Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Vij digs a right hand underneath Hao Ming's ribcage. Hao Ming let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hao Ming takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Vij on the inside. Vij lands a knee to the body.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Vij. Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot. Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao Ming. Vij scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head. #T3# Vij lands an uppercut. Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij. Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij. Vij lands a nice uppercut. Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short right from Hao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij lands a shot to the body. Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vij working Hao Ming over with knees to the body. Vij lands an uppercut. Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao Ming can do to turn this around? This has been an exciting period of action! Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Vij scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head. Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Vij working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij. Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Vij with a knee to the head.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot. Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land. Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a nice uppercut. Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Vij is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Vij. Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it. A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3# Hao Ming bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alexander Vij is winning the standup battle so far. Vij finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vij throws a lazy right hand but Hao Ming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hao Ming throws an overhand right that lands on Vij's shoulder, as Vij tries to avoid the shot. Vij lands with a shot to the body. Vij dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hao Ming tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vij lands with an uppercut that bounces Hao Ming off the ropes and back into range. Hao Ming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vij.#CL2# Hao Ming rushes Vij and presses him up against the ropes. Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1# Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head. A shot in the inside from Hao Ming. Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vij misses with a knee strike.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Hao Ming takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vij misses with a short punch on the inside. Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Vij.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. A body shot lands from Hao Ming.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
#T2# A short right from Vij on the inside. Hao Ming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming. Vij lands a body shot. Vij is pushing Hao Ming up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow. Hao Ming is working Vij over against the ropes. Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it. Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Vij. Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming is working Vij over against the ropes. Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Vij. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges. Vij with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij. Vij tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Hao Ming. Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Hao Ming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao Ming. A short left from Vij. Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Vij. Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land. Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vij backwards. Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Hao Ming lands a body punch. Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. A right hand to the body from Vij.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij misses with some punches.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hao Ming has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# Vij avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vij is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses. A low kick from Hao Ming is predictable there and Vij counters with a lovely shot to the body. Vij moves out of range of the strikes. Vij appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Hao Ming forces Vij back against the ropes and clinches. Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow. Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Vij avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land. Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Hao Ming takes a knee to the side of the body. Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hao Ming or not. Vij crunches a lovely knee into Hao Ming's ribcage. Hao Ming is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1# Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij. A short right from Vij. Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow. Vij lands a right hand. Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao Ming throws a combination that misses and Vij counters with a body kick that stops Hao Ming in his tracks momentarily. Vij lands with a hook. Hao Ming tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hao Ming swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a right hand to the side of the head. Vij shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hao Ming takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2# Hao Ming moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vij throws a body punch but Hao Ming moves out of range. Vij has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hao Ming. Hao Ming lands a two punch combo.
Vij avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hao Ming throws a right hand that misses
and Vij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hao Ming scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2# Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Vij blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Vij lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Vij tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij takes a shot to the head. Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vij misses with a knee strike.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Vij. A knee to the head by Vij.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hao Ming has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut. Vij misses with a short punch on the inside. Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming works on Vij's body with a couple of short punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vij blocks it with crossed arms. Hao Ming struggles to land a body shot inside as Vij controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij lands a body shot. Hao Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot. Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vij scores with a hook to the body. Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
Vij lands a right hand. Hao Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij had his way with Fung Hao Ming in that round. That's time! Vij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5# Vij jabs Hao Ming to the body, keeping him at a distance. Alexander Vij is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hao Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vij.#CL# Vij clinches up against the ropes. Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches. Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hao Ming blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hao Ming avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch. Vij connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hao Ming's face.
#BC2# Hao Ming breaks from the clinch.
Hao Ming throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vij counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Hao Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vij uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao Ming. Vij throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hao Ming on the side of the head. Vij getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hao Ming is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vij thinks about countering with a body kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Hao Ming looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hao Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# Hao Ming moves out of range of the body kick from Vij.
Hao Ming moves out of range as Vij strikes. Jab from Vij. Hao Ming tries to clinch but Vij is having none of it. A head kick misses from Hao Ming. Vij lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hao Ming takes a step back to recover. Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick and Vij moves out of range easily. Vij is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hao Ming. Vij misses with a kick to the body.
Vij is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hao Ming stalks Vij and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vij's face. Vij staggers backwards, shaken.#T3# Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Vij counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hao Ming thinking. Vij throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hao Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vij scoring well with a low kick there.
Vij throws a good cross that connects.
Hao Ming moves away from the strike by Vij. Hao Ming looks to score with a jab to the body but Vij is just out of range. Vij is looking to clinch but Hao Ming is avoiding it.
Hao Ming swings away with a leg kick that misses. Vij throws a quick counter head kick but Hao Ming was just out of range.#CL2# Hao Ming moves into the clinch. Hao Ming misses with some punches.
#T4# Hao Ming lands a right hand. Vij tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming cracks Vij with a nice body shot. Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside. Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vij scores with a shoulder strike. Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij prevents a body shot from Hao Ming. Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Fung Hao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexander Vij showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vij has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:44 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:44 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Vij! Alexander Vij retains his heavyweight title! A relieved looking Alexander Vij 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:
HC KT 12
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# King scores with a head kick. Hao Ming tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hao Ming tries to clinch up. Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hao Ming takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#KD# Hao Ming lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and King goes down! The ref sends Hao Ming to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and King is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sloppy strikes from Hao Ming. Those never looked like landing. King is looking to take this fight into the clinch. King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hao Ming throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot. As Hao Ming backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Hao Ming manages to avoid it all.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Hao Ming lands a left hand.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Hao Ming's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
King working aggressively here.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. King blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. King throws a head punch that misses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. King has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
King misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. King tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. King misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a right hand. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Hao Ming. Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the ropes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hao Ming stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short uppercut from Hao Ming. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. Hao Ming lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Hao Ming tries to tie him up. King blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A battle for position here, against the ropes. King throws a head punch that misses. King scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming should take that round, based on the knockdown. The cut man is working on African King'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.#R2# Hao Ming is looking to clinch. King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A head kick from Hao Ming lands but King takes it in his stride. King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Hao Ming off the ropes and back into range.#CL# King tries to keep at a distance but Hao Ming has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Hao Ming manages to break the clinch.
Fung Hao Ming is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Hao Ming rushes King and presses him up against the ropes. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. King misses with some punches.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike. Hao Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Hao Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #BC# Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. King throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hao Ming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Hao Ming pushes King up against the ropes in a clinch. King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hao Ming tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hao Ming blocks a body shot from King. King blocking some punches.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. Hao Ming blocking some punches.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2# King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards. King struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
King lands with a right to the head. Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A short right from Hao Ming. King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hao Ming is keeping busy. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. King misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming taking a breather. Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but African King will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on African King's cut. That's time! Hao Ming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Hao Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King is looking for the big counter here. King ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming. Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hao Ming misses with a head kick.
King sizes up Hao Ming with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. King misses with an attempted mid kick.
African King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hao Ming lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hao Ming. King tries to clinch up and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King fails in his attempt to clinch. Hao Ming was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hao Ming misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hao Ming with a body shot.#T1# Some wild striking there from King.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# King gets tackled into the ropes by Hao Ming. Hao Ming maintains the clinch. King working aggressively here.
Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hao Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards. King misses with a punch on the inside.
African King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of King's head. Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming. King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside. Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. A short right from King on the inside. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from King. Hao Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards. Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hao Ming gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. King throws a head punch that misses. King can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. King swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on African King's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R4# Hao Ming throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. Hao Ming swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hao Ming. Hao Ming thinks about countering with a head kick. A lazy left from Hao Ming finds it's target. Hao Ming swats away the attempt to clinch by King. King tries to clinch there but Hao Ming circles away.
Hao Ming throws a body kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. King throws a hook but Hao Ming avoids it easily. African King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick. #T1# A combination from King does no damage. Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a stiff right hand. Hao Ming cracks King with a good jab. King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It appears Hao Ming was looking to counter with a kick there. Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. King avoids the head kick by Hao Ming.
King follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Hao Ming throws a jab when King was well out of range. King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hao Ming misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hao Ming misses with a hook. King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Nice defenses there by King. King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao Ming. A jab from Hao Ming does it's job there. Hao Ming throws a big shot that misses. King thinks about the counter body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hao Ming dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hao Ming cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. King moves away from the strike by Hao Ming. Fung Hao Ming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. King throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Fung Hao Ming showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hao Ming has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 40:35 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 39:36 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fung Hao Ming! Fung Hao Ming 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:
HC KT 11
Date: Jun 20, 2024 |
#R1# Veglin fails in his attempt to clinch. Veglin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Hao Ming throws a hook to the side of Veglin's head but Veglin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Veglin tries to move into range but Hao Ming moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Veglin dips to his left and cracks Hao Ming with an uppercut! Hao Ming tries a head kick but it misses.
Hao Ming connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veglin. Veglin circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Veglin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Veglin slips under a jab from Hao Ming. A looping hook to the body misses from Hao Ming. Veglin does a little dance to reset his feet. Hao Ming keeps the fight on the outside. A countering left hand to the body from Hao Ming misses. Veglin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand. Hao Ming lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veglin circles away quickly and effectively.#T1# Veglin throws the left hand but Hao Ming avoids the punch easily. Veglin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Veglin. Veglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Veglin has closed the distance and engaged Hao Ming in a clinch.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Veglin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hao Ming has him pressed against the ropes. Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Veglin controls the action.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veglin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. Veglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veglin is trying to push Hao Ming away but Hao Ming has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Veglin is trying to break the clinch but Hao Ming has him pressed against the ropes. Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike. Veglin is trying to break the clinch but Hao Ming has him pressed against the ropes. A hook to the body from Hao Ming.
#T2##BC2# Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Veglin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hao Ming throws a head kick but Veglin moves out of range.
Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hao Ming misses with a head kick.
Veglin moves in looking to clinch but Hao Ming pushes him off.#CL2# Hao Ming clinches up with Veglin and pushes him back against the ropes. This has been an exciting period of action! Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hao Ming works on Veglin's body with a couple of short punches. Hao Ming is trying to stall.
Veglin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside. A hook to the body from Hao Ming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Veglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hao Ming circles away from the clinch attempt and Hao Ming counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Veglin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hao Ming misses with an uppercut. Veglin saw that one coming. Veglin is looking for a counter combo. Veglin moves out of range of the strikes. Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Veglin counters with a lovely shot to the body. Veglin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Veglin throws a big counter combination but Hao Ming scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veglin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Hao Ming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veglin, pushing him back against the ropes. A right hook to the body lands for Hao Ming.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Veglin controls the action.
#T1# Veglin is trying to force a seperation but Hao Ming has the dominant position.#BC# Veglin breaks the clinch.
Hao Ming misses the body punch letting Veglin counter with a right hand. Veglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Veglin throws a right and a left that Hao Ming avoids nicely. Hao Ming misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veglin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Veglin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Veglin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hao Ming misses with a hook.#CL2# Hao Ming rushes Veglin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Veglin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hao Ming has Veglin pressed against the ropes, preventing Veglin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hao Ming lands an uppercut. Hao Ming tries a body shot but Veglin blocks it.
#T2# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hao Ming keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veglin's efforts to push away. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming. Fung Hao Ming seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hao Ming avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao Ming. This has been an exciting period of action! Hao Ming pushes Veglin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hao Ming lands a shot to the body. Hao Ming keeps control of Veglin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Veglin is looking to break free of the clinch but Hao Ming has double underhooks. Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Hao Ming.
Hao Ming has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL2# Hao Ming gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming is working Veglin over against the ropes. Hao Ming lands with a left to the head. Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Veglin avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the ropes. Veglin tries to break free but Hao Ming pushes him back against the ropes. Veglin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut. Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch. Hao Ming has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veglin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hao Ming can turn it around. Hao Ming working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hao Ming creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veglin's efforts to push away. Hao Ming digs a right hand into Veglin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veglin's gas tank. Hao Ming working aggressively here.
#T1# Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Veglin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Veglin. Veglin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hao Ming has him pressed against the ropes. Veglin has had enough of the clinch but Hao Ming keeps him there for the moment. Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Veglin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hao Ming tries to work over Veglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hao Ming lands a right hand. Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Hao Ming manages to break the clinch.
Veglin throws a right and a left that both miss. Hao Ming raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Veglin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hao Ming throws out a counter right but Veglin avoids it with no problem. Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Hao Ming just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming throws a jab but it's blocked by Veglin. Fung Hao Ming seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hao Ming jabbing away but nothing is landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hao Ming ducks under a wild hook from Veglin. Veglin misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Hao Ming instigates a clinch. Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hao Ming. Hao Ming prevents Veglin from breaking the clinch. Hao Ming tries to work over Veglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veglin backwards. Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hao Ming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming really 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. This is the final round!#R4# A left lands for Hao Ming.#ROC2#Veglin is rocked! Veglin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao Ming throws out the jab. Oh Veglin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A solid leg kick lands there for Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses. Veglin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Veglin seems to have got his legs back now. Hao Ming throws a front kick to the face that drops Veglin face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Fung Hao Ming! A relieved looking Fung Hao Ming 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hao Ming's half guard. Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hao Ming tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control. Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hao Ming trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hao Ming's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hao Ming wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hao Ming is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hao Ming wants to get back to his feet.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Williams lands with a punch from half guard. Hao Ming is trying to get back to full guard. Williams passes to side control. Williams working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2# Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Williams cracks Hao Ming with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2# Hao Ming taking punishment in the form of punches.
Williams working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Williams wants to control but Hao Ming is keeping him busy. Williams working the ground and pound. Hao Ming is looking to reverse the position. Hao Ming is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Hao Ming is looking to reverse the position. Hao Ming can't do much from the bottom here. Hao Ming sneaks back into half guard. Williams scoring with strikes to the body and head. Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3# Williams scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hao Ming tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Hao Ming manages to get to full guard.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Williams stops Hao Ming from standing up. Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hao Ming wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. Williams is working Hao Ming over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Williams connects with a couple of short punches. Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hao Ming's head. Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Hao Ming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hao Ming knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.#T4# Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Williams advances position into side control! Williams scoring with punches from side control. Hao Ming trying to control but Williams flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Hao Ming rolls, trying to escape but Williams keeps control of the position.
Williams lands an elbow to the side of the head. Williams is punishing Hao Ming with some ground and pound. Williams loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hao Ming hold on?
#ROC2#Hao Ming is rocked! Williams lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Oh Hao Ming is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams not allowing Hao Ming to control his hands. Williams scores with punches to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Williams dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2# Williams gets a big slam - oh, Hao Ming is out! Hao Ming is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jaxon Williams! A very excited looking Jaxon Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1# Kelvin scores with a body shot.
Hao Ming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hao Ming throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hao Ming misses with a double jab.
Hao Ming changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kelvin thuds a left hand into Hao Ming's body. Hao Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelvin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kelvin lands with an overhand left. Hao Ming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelvin. Hao Ming throws a lazy right hand but Kelvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kelvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kelvin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Kelvin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kelvin misses with a right hand and Hao Ming counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelvin thinking. #CL# Hao Ming clinches up with Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage. Hao Ming scores with a nice hook to the head. Nice body punch from Kelvin. #T1# A short uppercut from Kelvin. Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin prevents a body shot from Hao Ming. Kelvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut. Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelvin or not. Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Kelvin's ribcage. Kelvin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming'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. Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelvin. Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike. Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Kelvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kelvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land. Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Nice body punch from Hao Ming - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside. Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike. Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin. Kelvin wants to stall.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land. Kelvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming. Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body. Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body. Kelvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the cage. Kelvin blocking some punches.
Hao Ming lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Hao Ming. Hao Ming missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow. Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hao Ming.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hao Ming tries to work over Kelvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hao Ming tries a body shot but Kelvin blocks it.
Kelvin scores with a hook to the body. Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Kelvin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand. Kelvin lands with a right hand. Hao Ming ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.#CL# Hao Ming rushes Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Kelvin. Hao Ming jumps guard but Kelvin stands there with Hao Ming around his waist. Hao Ming gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelvin's elbow. Hao Ming lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Hao Ming. Kelvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fung Hao Ming has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #T1# Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Kelvin blocks a body shot from Hao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land. Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Kelvin lands a body punch in the clinch. Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside. Kelvin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside. Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head. Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Kelvin is trying to stall.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the cage. A short uppercut from Hao Ming. #T2# Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike. Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hao Ming lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelvin. Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside. Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut. Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hao Ming lands a body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao Ming. Hao Ming lands a hook to the side of the head. Kelvin pushes Hao Ming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Kelvin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming. Hao Ming presses Kelvin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow. Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kelvin lands with a right to the head. Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin. Kelvin is trying to stall.
Kelvin lands a shot to the body. Kelvin blocks an uppercut.
Kelvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelvin's elbow. #T4# Hao Ming lands with a right to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head. Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelvin. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming. A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land. Hao Ming is leaning against Kelvin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage. Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head. Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside. Kelvin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kelvin is working Hao Ming over against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short right from Hao Ming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Kelvin lands with a shot to the body. Hao Ming bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL# Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hao Ming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelvin can do to turn this around? Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Kelvin controls the action.
A short left from Hao Ming. Kelvin wants to stall.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Hao Ming lands a body punch. Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. 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! Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Hao Ming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Hao Ming. Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Kelvin. Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kelvin misses with some punches.
Kelvin prevents a body shot from Hao Ming. Hao Ming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelvin misses with a body punch.
#T2# Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. Hao Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelvin. Kelvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kelvin works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches. A shot in the inside from Hao Ming. Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch. Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut. Hao Ming works on Kelvin's body with a couple of short punches. Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Kelvin's ribcage. Kelvin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike. Hao Ming works on Kelvin's body with a couple of short punches. Hao Ming digs a right hand into Kelvin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelvin's gas tank. Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch. Kelvin misses with some punches.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hao Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #ROC#Kelvin is rocked! A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Andrew Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kelvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him? Hao Ming lands with a left to the head. #T3# Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao Ming. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming. Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hao Ming fakes the body blow, causing Kelvin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kelvin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming! A very excited looking Fung Hao Ming made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024 |
#R1# Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hao Ming lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Musashi backs up against the cage.
Hao Ming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Musashi darts in trying to clinch and Hao Ming counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Musashi moves in looking to clinch but Hao Ming pushes him off.#CL2# Musashi clinches up against the cage. Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut. Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming. Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body. Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. Musashi takes a shot to the head. Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A body shot lands from Hao Ming.
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hao Ming works on Musashi's body with a couple of short punches. Hao Ming lands with a left to the head. Hao Ming lands a right hand. Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land. Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
Musashi looks winded! Musashi misses with some punches.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head. Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Musashi is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him? Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hao Ming lands a big right hand that drops Musashi! The killer instinct kicks in and Hao Ming finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hao Ming!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fung Hao Ming! A victorious Fung Hao Ming 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1# Finkelman misses the shot to the body. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Finkelman. Finkelman has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Finkelman. Hao Ming lands a shot to the body. Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hao Ming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hao Ming digs a right hand into Finkelman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finkelman's gas tank. Finkelman misses with a short punch on the inside. I was talking to Hao Ming's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hao Ming blocking some punches.
#TD# Hao Ming manages to pull guard.
Hao Ming is trying to control the position but Finkelman postures up. Finkelman won't allow Hao Ming to sweep him here. Hao Ming on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hao Ming tries to get out of the position. Finkelman wants to control from the top but Hao Ming keeps moving. Hao Ming looking to control.
#T1##SUB# Hao Ming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finkelman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hao Ming swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Hao Ming working for a triangle but Finkelman defends it easily.
Hao Ming looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Finkelman trying to move into half guard but instead Hao Ming has managed to sweep!#REVR# Finkelman keeping moving, preventing Hao Ming from controlling successfully. Hao Ming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Finkelman controls Hao Ming momentarily but Hao Ming frees himself. Hao Ming seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2# Finkelman keeping moving, preventing Hao Ming from controlling successfully. Finkelman has his hands on Hao Ming's head, controlling the position. Finkelman trying to control the position.
#SU# Hao Ming gets to his feet - Finkelman follows without any prompting. Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finkelman misses with a wild body shot. As Finkelman backs away, Hao Ming returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finkelman paws at him with a jab and circles away. Finkelman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao Ming.
Finkelman misses with a left hand and Hao Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hao Ming keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finkelman connects with a body shot that sends Hao Ming's belly button to the back. Finkelman takes a swing at Hao Ming's ribcage but misses. Hao Ming takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3##KD# Oooooh!!! Hao Ming has knocked Finkelman down with a huge combo! Hao Ming steps away and waves a wobbly Finkelman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Finkelman is rocked! Finkelman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkelman. Finkelman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him? Finkelman misses with a combination
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. Hao Ming walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Finkelman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hao Ming swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Finkelman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fung Hao Ming! Fung Hao Ming decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KOP CAPS
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1# Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao Ming is just out of range. Adams lands a head shot. Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hao Ming. Hao Ming 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. Hao Ming ducks right into an uppercut from Adams. #CL2# Adams gets tackled into the cage by Hao Ming. Hao Ming maintains the clinch. Hao Ming throws an elbow that misses.
Adams trying to stall but Hao Ming improves his position.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land. Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut. Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Adams. Adams tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage. Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Hao Ming won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hao Ming. Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams pushes Hao Ming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Adams. #T1# Adams is looking to control Hao Ming's arms but Hao Ming gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage. Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a knee to the head. Adams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hao Ming is keeping busy. Hao Ming will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage. Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short uppercut from Hao Ming. Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hao Ming prevents Adams from breaking the clinch. I was talking to Adams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short uppercut from Adams. Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Hao Ming has double underhooks. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams. #T2# Adams wants to stall.
Adams lands a body shot. Adams wants to stall.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adams clobbers Hao Ming with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Adams misses with a wild body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adams throws a sloppy body shot
and Hao Ming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hao Ming wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance. A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot. Hao Ming shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nice body punch from Adams. Adams throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Hao Ming.#CL2# Hao Ming has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao Ming looks like he wants to counter punch here. Adams is looking to wear down Hao Ming with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao Ming manages to avoid it. Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# Hao Ming clinches. Hao Ming taking a breather. Hao Ming pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4# Adams is trying to break free. Hao Ming struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Hao Ming prevents Adams from breaking the clinch. Adams lands a nice uppercut. 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! Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao Ming as Adams tries to tie him up. Adams lands a right hand. Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming is trying to stall.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Adams dominated that round. That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Adams lands with a cross. Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hao Ming doesn't seem bothered though. Hao Ming just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Hao Ming drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
#BC# Adams breaks from the clinch.
Hao Ming walks into a left hand. Hao Ming slips a jab from Adams. Adams connects with the punch. A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target. #CL2# Hao Ming has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Hao Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams. Adams working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut. Adams looking to stall.
#T1# Adams working aggressively here.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao Ming can do to turn this around? Adams lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Adams on the inside. Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head. Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Adams throws a head punch that misses. Hao Ming lands a body punch in the clinch. Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Adams blocks a body shot from Hao Ming. Fung Hao Ming seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hao Ming will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage. Hao Ming is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2# Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch. Hao Ming tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hao Ming throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adams being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This has been an exciting period of action! Hao Ming doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bruno Adams is winning the standup battle so far. Decent striking displayed by Adams there.#CL2# Hao Ming closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Adams lands with a right to the head. Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3# Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut. Adams slows down the pace here.
Adams tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adams is trying to force a seperation but Hao Ming has the dominant position. Adams lands a body shot. Hao Ming looking to stall.
Adams working hard to break the clinch. Hao Ming keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away. Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4# Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hao Ming is trying to stall.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Hao Ming gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adams lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams wants to stall.
Hao Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming. Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Adams dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Adams misses the shot to the body. Hao Ming needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there. Adams misses with a hook. Hao Ming ducked under it nicely. Adams lands a head shot.#CL2# Hao Ming drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming. A battle for position here, against the cage. Adams wants to break free but Hao Ming has control.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Adams cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot. Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams gets through Hao Ming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adams avoids the elbow strike from Hao Ming, against the cage.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams misses with some punches.
Adams is trying to stall.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the side of the head. Adams wants to stall.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Hao Ming's takedown attempt.
Adams is looking to control Hao Ming's arms but Hao Ming gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage. #BC# Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a leg kick. #CL2# Hao Ming closes the distance and clinches. Adams is trying to break free. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Adams tries to stall but Hao Ming uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adams tries to circle away but Hao Ming has him pinned against the cage.#T2# Adams prevents a body shot from Hao Ming. Hao Ming has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage. Hao Ming throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms. Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hao Ming tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hao Ming prevents Adams from breaking the clinch. Hao Ming letting Adams take a breather here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hao Ming gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hao Ming gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming. Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hao Ming with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3# Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Adams is trying to stall.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hao Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Adams'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. Adams blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hao Ming is keeping busy. Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hao Mings head. Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Adams lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams. Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hao Ming lands a right hand. Adams lands a left hand.
Hao Ming trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hao Ming into the cage. Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut. Fung Hao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Adams taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruno Adams. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Adams! A relieved looking Bruno Adams 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:
KOP ZOUK
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1# Hao Ming tries to clinch but Sam moves out of range. Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hao Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao Ming has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sam. Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hao Ming tries to clinch up. Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Sam throws out a loose jab but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Sam throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Sam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut. Sam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hao Ming after a bit of a struggle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam. A short right from Hao Ming. Sam takes an elbow to the forehead. Hao Ming will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sam up against the cage. Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hao Ming smiles and moves away.
#T1# Sam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hao Ming pinned against the cage. Hao Ming gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hao Ming tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance. Sam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hao Ming sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao Ming throws out the jab. Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hao Ming wants to clinch. Sam tries to clinch but Hao Ming is having none of it. Hao Ming appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# Hao Ming swats away the attempt to clinch by Sam. Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hao Ming tries to avoid it but Sam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hao Ming to the ground. Hao Ming escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A little feinted left hand from Hao Ming on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2# Sam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2# Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hao Ming has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Sam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hao Ming tries to kick Sam off but Sam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3# Hao Ming blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sam. #SUB2# Sam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Sam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hao Ming is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sam is keen to just control but Hao Ming is a slippery customer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sam prevents Hao Ming from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sam trying to mount his opponent but Hao Ming defends it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hao Ming is staying active underneath Sam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hao Ming tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sam manages to move to mount!
Hao Ming is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action. Sam fails to take his opponent's back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hao Ming wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fung Hao Ming will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Hao Ming doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
#TD2# Sam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hao Ming is looking to escape. Hao Ming is refusing to be controlled, as Sam sits in half guard. Hao Ming is trying to stand back up but Sam is controlling him
Sam is trying to control the action in half guard but Hao Ming is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Sam wants to pass to mount but Hao Ming is defending the position. Hao Ming wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sam is stalling here. Hao Ming is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sam seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hao Ming has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Hao Ming working away.#T1# Hao Ming tries to stand but Sam is controlling his head. Hao Ming has control of an arm but Sam manages to advance to Hao Ming's back!#SUB2# Sam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hao Ming is defending well though. Sam let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2# Hao Ming preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sam. #SUB2# Hao Ming fending off the submission attempt from Sam. Hao Ming trying to get back to his feet but Sam is in full control for now. #T2# Hao Ming staying busy and making it hard for Sam to control. Sam softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB2# Sam working for a choke but Hao Ming is defending well. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hao Ming is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES# Sam has his opponent's back but Hao Ming is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sam. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sam keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
#T3# Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Hao Ming is struggling to control the position. Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming won't allow it.
Hao Ming lands a good knee to the midsection. Sam won't want to take too many of those. Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam. Hao Ming gets underhooks to prevent Sam's takedown attempt.
Sam misses with an elbow over the top. Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body. Hao Ming stalling in the clinch.
Sam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hao Ming avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've been informed that Sam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Hao Ming gets underhooks to prevent Sam's takedown attempt.
Hao Ming tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Hao Ming - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hao Ming taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4# Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Hao Ming manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Hao Ming moves into the clinch successfully.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nice elbow from Hao Ming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hao Ming stalls. Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards. Hao Ming landing knees to the body.
Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike. Hao Ming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head. Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head. Hao Ming taking a breather. Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hao Ming for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Sam moves to clinch but Hao Ming breaks away and Hao Ming counters with a left to the body. A punch combination from Sam misses. #CL# Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sam is trying to pull guard but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hao Ming prevents the takedown attempt.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut. Sam has Hao Ming pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hao Ming manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sam is trying to pull guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao Ming as Sam tries to tie him up. Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1# Hao Ming misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing. Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hao Ming smiles and moves away.
#CL# Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
Sam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hao Ming just stands there and leans against the cage. Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Sam has had enough of the clinch but Hao Ming keeps him there for the moment. Hao Ming pressing his opponent against the cage. Hao Ming lands an uppercut. Hao Ming stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hao Ming pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2# Hao Ming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hao Ming fails in his attempt to clinch. Hao Ming staying out of range there. Nice shot lands for Hao Ming. Sam fails with the takedown. Hao Ming lands a glancing blow to the side of Sam's head.#TD2# Sam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hao Ming is trying to buck Sam off.#T3# Hao Ming prevents Sam from improving position. #SUB2# Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hao Ming rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Hao Ming! #SUB2# Sam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao Ming is aware though and is defending well.#SU# Sam is working an open guard so Hao Ming takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL# Hao Ming drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sam being controlled against the cage. Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Sam fails to pull guard.
Hao Ming'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. Sam blocks an elbow strike from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming has Sam pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao Ming as Sam tries to tie him up. Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing. Sam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hao Ming is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sam throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Hao Ming. Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming stands there with Sam around his waist. Sam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sam throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Fung Hao Ming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hao Ming stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Fung Hao Ming showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hao Ming, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fung Hao Ming! |
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Event:
KOP CLASH
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1# Adams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hao Ming in his tracks. Hao Ming throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it. Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming. Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hao Ming. Hao Ming circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hao Ming on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL# Hao Ming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the ropes. Adams misses with some punches.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams lands a right hand. Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams lands a right hand. Adams throws a head punch that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adams tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Adams back against the ropes. Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Hao Ming stalling in the clinch.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hao Ming. Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao Ming'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. Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams avoiding damage as Hao Ming throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adams tries to score a body lock takedown but Hao Ming shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hao Mings head. #T2# Hao Ming just leaning against Adams, taking a breather. Hao Ming is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now. Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Hao Ming looking to slow down the pace here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected. Adams misses with some punches.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hao Ming is looking to control Adams's arms but Adams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hao Ming has his back to the ropes. Adams lands with a short shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hao Ming tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position. Hao Ming tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A left hand lands to the body for Hao Ming.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Adams can't break the clinch.
#T3# Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hao Ming is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams. Hao Ming throws an elbow but it misses.
Hao Ming just leaning against Adams, taking a breather. Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao Ming is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy. Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch. Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position. Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Adams misses with a body punch.
#T4# Hao Ming stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hao Ming - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fung Hao Ming. Adams 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.
Jab by Adams. Hao Ming is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hao Ming moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hao Ming on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice defenses there by Adams. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
Hao Ming misses with a straight left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Adams 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# A telegraphed right hand from Hao Ming misses the target. The crowd cheers as Adams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hao Ming doesn't seem phased though. Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao Ming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams. Adams misses with a straight left. Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hao Ming throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adams throws a shot to the body.
Adams misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target. A jab from Hao Ming misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Adams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adams. Sloppy strikes from Hao Ming. Those never looked like landing. Adams swings for the body but Hao Ming moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hao Ming waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams. Adams lands with a cross. #T1# Adams lands a jab to the nose. Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice body punch from Adams. Adams lands with a nice body punch. Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Adams connects with a jab. The crowd cheers as Adams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hao Ming doesn't seem phased though. Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy. Hao Ming walks into a straight right hand from Adams.#ROC2#Hao Ming is rocked! Adams misses with a wild body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Hao Ming darts in and clinches Adams up against the ropes. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming wants to stall.
Adams lands a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Adams blocking some punches.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position. Adams misses with some punches.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Adams. Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. Hao Ming tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position. Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. Adams misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
#T3# Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams. Hao Ming tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Hao Ming tries to tie him up. Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. Adams working aggressively here.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Adams back against the ropes. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams letting Hao Ming take a breather here. Adams lands a hook to the side of the head. Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Adams tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Steel Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4# Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Hao Ming looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Adams lands a left hand.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hao Mings head. Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Adams pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position. A hook to the body from Hao Ming.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head. Adams lands a nice uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Adams tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Adams back against the ropes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Adams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hao Mings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Adams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hao Ming's head.#CL# Hao Ming pushes Adams up against the ropes in a clinch. Hao Ming with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hao Ming looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hao Ming is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Adams presses Hao Ming against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hao Ming looks to throw an elbow but misses. Adams misses with some punches.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams. Adams misses with some punches.
#T1# Hao Ming looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Adams. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hao Ming just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams's brow. Hao Ming is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now. Hao Ming is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Hao Ming into the ropes. Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Adams. Hao Ming is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Hao Ming into the ropes. Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. #T2# Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head. Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hao Ming into the ropes. Hao Ming tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body. Adams works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches. Hao Ming is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. #BC# Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy. Adams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hao Ming looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range. Adams lands a right hook to the body.
#T3# A jab from Hao Ming misses. Adams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Adams connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Hao Ming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Steel Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup. Adams lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hao Ming falls backwards - clearly groggy! Adams dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams! An out of breath Steel Adams 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:
SENSEI FC 16
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1# Wong looks to throw the jab but Hao Ming is out of range. Hao Ming has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight. Hao Ming scores with a nice strike. Hao Ming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wong.#CL# Hao Ming pushes Wong up against the cage in a clinch. Wong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hao Ming has Wong pushed against the cage. Wong letting Hao Ming take a breather here. Wong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
Wong working hard to break the clinch. Wong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage. Hao Ming lands a right hand. #T1# Wong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Wong misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC# Hao Ming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hao Ming throws a body kick that misses. Wong throws out a counter right but Hao Ming avoids it with no problem. Wong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hao Ming connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wong scrambles back to his feet. Hao Ming scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Wong is rocked! Hao Ming moves into range and connects with a jab. Wong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?#CL# Hao Ming closes the distance and clinches. Hao Ming manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wong takes a shot to the head. Hao Ming dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Hao Ming stalling.
Wong seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##BC# Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mickey Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Hao Ming gets a takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU# Hao Ming decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL# Hao Ming moves into the clinch successfully.
Hao Ming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming working Wong over with knees to the body. Hao Ming stalling against the cage.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside. #T3# Hao Ming struggles to land a body shot inside as Wong controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Hao Ming slowing the pace effectively. Wong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. We've been informed that Wong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Wong tries to break the clinch but Hao Ming is controlling the position. Wong is looking to break free of the clinch but Hao Ming has double underhooks. Hao Ming tries to work over Wong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A bit of stalling here from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Hao Ming keeps control of Wong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hao Ming lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wong or not. #T4# Wong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wong is trying to break the clinch but Hao Ming is controlling him. Hao Ming is working Wong over against the cage. Wong working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wong. Hao Ming lands a nice knee to the body. Hao Ming'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. Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming is stalling here.
Wong can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Wong misses with a hook. Hao Ming went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hao Ming stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wong misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao Ming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wong looks to throw the jab but Hao Ming is out of range. Wong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a left to the body. Hao Ming throws out a powerful jab. Wong gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hao Ming gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Wong is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fung Hao Ming! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 8
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1# Hao Ming avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nico looks to land a combination but Hao Ming avoids it well. Hao Ming's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hao Ming's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hao Ming jabs Nico right on the nose. Nico blinks but takes it well. Nico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Hao Ming.
#CL2# Hao Ming gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2# Hao Ming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nico counters with a stiff right hand. Hao Ming connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hao Ming takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nico throws a right and a left that Hao Ming avoids nicely. Nico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hao Ming. Nico scores with a hook to the body. Hao Ming takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nico moves away from the strike by Hao Ming. Hao Ming throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nico went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hao Ming pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nico scores with a one two! Hao Ming had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. 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! Nico scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hao Ming throws a right hand that misses
and Nico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2# Nico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hao Ming counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nico definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hao Ming throws the kick towards the body but Nico avoids it. Nico went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nico blocks a jab. Nico throws a big counter combination but Hao Ming scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nico throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nico moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a hook. Nico ducked under it nicely. #CL2# Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Nico in a clinch.
Hao Ming effectively controlling the action here. Nico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hao Ming is keeping busy. Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
#T3# Nico is trying to break the clinch but Hao Ming is controlling him. Hao Ming just leaning against Nico, taking a breather. Hao Ming slows down the pace here.
#BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao Ming fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hao Ming lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nico misses with a series of wild punches.
Hao Ming looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nico misses with a combination
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Hao Ming shoots in and drives through. Nico sprawls well. Hao Ming misses with a body kick. #CL2# Nico tries to keep at a distance but Hao Ming has taken the fight into the clinch. Hao Ming stalling against the cage.
#BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch.
Nico blocks a jab. Nico swinging wildly here.
Hao Ming misses with a straight right. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paker Nico will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2# Hao Ming gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hao Ming taking a breather. Hao Ming landing knees to the body.
Hao Ming avoiding damage.
Nico is trying to force a seperation but Hao Ming has the dominant position. Come on Hao Ming - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for Hao Ming to work.
Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch.
Nico looks to land a combination but Hao Ming avoids it well. Nico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nico throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hao Ming slowing the pace effectively. Nico tries to break the clinch but Hao Ming is controlling the position. Nico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch.
Hao Ming misses with the combination.
Paker Nico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Hao Ming tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nico swivels and escapes. A slow jab from Hao Ming misses its intended target. Paker Nico is winning the standup battle so far. Nico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hao Ming is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nico. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nico misses with a wild combination.
Hao Ming lands a head kick!
Hao Ming scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Some wild striking there from Nico.
#T3# Nico misses with a wild combination.
Nico throws a series of punches but Hao Ming avoids them all with ease. Hao Ming throws a nice head kick!
Hao Ming fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nico manages to avoid it. Nico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Nico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hao Ming fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nico moves out of range of the strikes. Nico seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hao Ming misses with a looping left.#T4# A big left from Hao Ming misses. #CL2# Hao Ming clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nico looks to land a combination but Hao Ming avoids it well. Nico defending well as Hao Ming loads up on a big left hand. Nico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a looping left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Hao Ming misses. Nico went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hao Ming moves into range and connects with a jab. Hao Ming with a nice cross. Hao Ming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nico defends well and Hao Ming ends up having to push Nico into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Nico in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nico throws a combination that misses and Hao Ming counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hao Ming misses with a looping right. Hao Ming throws a right hand that misses
and Nico counters with a stiff right hand. Hao Ming avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nico swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nico misses with a combination
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. Nico misses with the combination.
#T1# Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nico. Hao Ming looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nico lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hao Ming backs up against the cage.
Nico misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao Ming! But no joy. Nico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Nico.#CL2# Hao Ming moves into the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hao Ming just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nico's brow. Hao Ming stalls. Nico wants to get back to striking at distance but Hao Ming won't allow it.
Hao Ming keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nico's efforts to push away. Hao Ming with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2# Nico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hao Ming is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nico wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. With the fighters up against the cage, Hao Ming throws an elbow but misses. Nico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hao Ming slowing the pace effectively. Nico wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hao Ming manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hao Ming tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3# Nico has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nico working hard to break the clinch. Nico is trying to force a seperation but Hao Ming has the dominant position. Nico has had enough of the clinch but Hao Ming keeps him there for the moment. Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fung Hao Ming seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nico is trying to push Hao Ming away but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Paker Nico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hao Ming swings for the body but Nico moves out of range.
Nico throws a big counter combination but Hao Ming scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nico misses with a double jab.
Nico scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hao Ming in his tracks. Hao Ming jabs at Nico's body. A head kick misses from Hao Ming. #CL2# Hao Ming clinches. Nice elbow from Hao Ming. #CUT2#It looks like Paker Nico has been cut. Nico takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hao Ming takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Nico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight! Fung Hao Ming comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hao Ming 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fung Hao Ming! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 2
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1# Boyd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hao Ming throws out a loose jab but Boyd uses good head movement to avoid it. Hao Ming misses with a looping right. A head kick misses from Boyd. #CL2# Boyd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hao Ming stalling.
Boyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Boyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Boyd throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Hao Ming tries to keep at a distance but Boyd has taken the fight into the clinch. The referee calls for Hao Ming to work.
Hao Ming can't break the clinch.
Boyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Boyd misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Boyd drives through and clinches with Hao Ming against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Hao Ming is trying to break free. Boyd working aggressively here.
Boyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao Ming misses the target. Boyd looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Boyd misses with a body shot.
Boyd tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyd throws a leg kick enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. Hao Ming checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Boyd throws a body punch but Hao Ming moves out of range. Boyd misses with a low kick.
Hao Ming moves away from the strike by Boyd. #T2# Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Boyd moves into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Hao Ming wants to break free but Boyd has control.
Boyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. A frustrated look appears on Hao Ming's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boyd working aggressively here.
Boyd lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boyd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Boyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyd misses with the head strike.
Boyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming trying to stall but Boyd improves his position.
#T3##BC# Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boyd throws a sloppy head kick letting Hao Ming counter with a right hand. Hao Ming sizes up Boyd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2# Boyd has closed the distance and engaged Hao Ming in a clinch.
Hao Ming tries to circle away but Boyd has him pinned against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Boyd fails to land. Hao Ming is trying to push Boyd away but Boyd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd. Boyd misses with the head strike.
#BC# Hao Ming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Boyd misses with a head kick.
Hao Ming connects with a single shot there. A head kick misses from Boyd. Hao Ming slips a straight right by Boyd. Hao Ming misses with an uppercut. Boyd only half commits to the counter leg kick. Christopher Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boyd looks for the body kick but Hao Ming saw that one coming. Hao Ming throwing a counter right hand but Boyd manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab from Hao Ming does it's job there.#T4# Boyd throws a leg kick and Hao Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boyd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hao Ming throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Boyd throws a leg kick that is checked and Hao Ming counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boyd is lucky that one didn't land flush. Boyd throws the kick towards the body but Hao Ming avoids it. Boyd tries to clinch there but Hao Ming circles away.
Hao Ming throws a head kick but Boyd moves out of range.
Boyd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Boyd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Boyd throws a sloppy head kick and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand. Boyd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hao Ming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Boyd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hao Ming is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hao Ming fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hao Ming circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyd wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christopher Boyd will probably get the nod. 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.#R2# Boyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao Ming.
Boyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A slow jab from Hao Ming misses its intended target. Hao Ming throws a shot from downtown. Boyd moves away and avoids it. A countering left hand to the body from Boyd misses.#CL2# Boyd clinches up with Hao Ming and pushes him back against the cage. Hao Ming tries to break free but Boyd pushes him back against the cage. Hao Ming tries to break free but Boyd pushes him back against the cage. Hao Ming tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boyd avoids it. Hao Ming is looking to control Boyd's arms but Boyd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hao Ming has his back to the cage. Hao Ming is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Boyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Hao Ming wants to break free but Boyd has control.
Boyd misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Boyd fails to land. #T1# Boyd misses with a hook from the clinch. Boyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Boyd throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boyd misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Boyd. Hao Ming wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boyd has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Boyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. Boyd misses with a short punch on the inside. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Boyd throws a half hearted mid kick. Hao Ming jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Boyd. Hao Ming does a little dance to reset his feet. Boyd throws a head kick but Hao Ming moves out of range.
Hao Ming swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Boyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hao Ming moves away. Hao Ming avoids a kick to the body.
Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hao Ming connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a stiff right hand. Hao Ming blocks a head kick by Boyd.
Boyd throws a head kick that misses. Hao Ming misses with the combination.
Boyd moves out of range of the strikes. Hao Ming defending well as Boyd loads up on a big left hand. Boyd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hao Ming loads up on a big right hand but Boyd slips the punch. Boyd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A head kick misses from Boyd. #T3# Boyd thows a left - swing and a miss! Boyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hao Ming moves away. Boyd throws a sloppy head kick and Hao Ming moves out of range easily. Boyd throws a sloppy head kick and Hao Ming moves out of range easily. Boyd wants to land a leg kick but Hao Ming is out of range. Boyd misses with a body kick. Boyd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hao Ming tests Boyd's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hao Ming avoids the body shot from Boyd.
Boyd throws out a powerful jab. Boyd tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Boyd takes the fight into the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hao Ming is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boyd is keeping busy.#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Boyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards. Hao Ming wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd. Hao Ming lands a good knee to the midsection. Boyd won't want to take too many of those. Boyd throws a head punch that misses. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Boyd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hao Ming rather than just go for the knockout. Boyd throws a head kick that misses. Hao Ming tests Boyd's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hao Ming looks to land a left hand but Boyd moved out of range nicely. Fung Hao Ming is winning the standup battle so far. Boyd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hao Ming lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hao Ming listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Boyd tries to clinch but Hao Ming is having none of it. Hao Ming throws a body punch but Boyd moves out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christopher Boyd will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Boyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao Ming. Hao Ming 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.
Boyd throws a head kick that misses and Hao Ming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Boyd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boyd prevents Hao Ming from breaking the clinch. Hao Ming wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Hao Ming breaks the clinch.
Boyd looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao Ming is just out of range. Hao Ming misses with a wild combination.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boyd blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boyd misses with a wild body shot. Hao Ming wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Boyd lands with a straight right. Hao Ming didn't see that one coming. Boyd throws a shot from downtown. Hao Ming moves away and avoids it. Hao Ming is looking to counter punch. Boyd with a hook.#T1# Boyd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hao Ming throws a nice inside leg kick. Hao Ming throws a shot from downtown. Boyd moves away and avoids it. Boyd tries to counter by closing the distance. Boyd throws a jab when Hao Ming was well out of range. Boyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao Ming. A swing and a miss from Boyd. Left hook, right uppercut from Hao Ming. Boyd misses with a leg kick enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. Hao Ming fakes the leg kick and cracks Boyd in the body. Hao Ming throws a hook to the side of Boyd's head but Boyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hao Ming cracks Boyd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hao Ming takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boyd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hao Ming lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyd's head.#T2# Boyd misses with a head kick.
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Boyd counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hao Ming misses with an uppercut. Boyd misses with a head kick.
Hao Ming connects with a right hand. Boyd shakes it off. Hao Ming on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hao Ming throws out a loose jab but Boyd uses good head movement to avoid it. Hao Ming misses with a hook. Hao Ming jabs at Boyd's body.#CL2# Boyd clinches with his opponent.
Hao Ming wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Boyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it. Boyd working aggressively here.
Boyd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Christopher Boyd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming tries to break the clinch but Boyd is controlling the position. #BC# Hao Ming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyd throws a wild body kick that Hao Ming sees coming a mile off. Boyd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hao Ming to score with a decent uppercut. Boyd moves out of range as Hao Ming strikes.#CL2# Boyd moves into range and clinches up with Hao Ming. Hao Ming wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Boyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Boyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyd gets through Hao Ming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Boyd on the inside. Boyd scores with a shoulder strike. Boyd misses with a hook from the clinch. Hao Ming wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd. Hao Ming is trying to break the clinch but Boyd has him pressed against the cage. Boyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boyd throws a head punch that misses. Hao Ming wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Boyd keeps control of Hao Ming as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hao Ming wants to get back to striking at distance but Boyd won't allow it.
Hao Ming tries to stall but Boyd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC# Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boyd throws a leg kick but Hao Ming checks it. Fung Hao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hao Ming ducks under a wild hook from Boyd.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Christopher Boyd. I've got Boyd 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christopher Boyd! Christopher Boyd took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (35%) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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