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Event:
STRIKE! 49
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Mjölnir misses with a double jab
letting Ali'i counter with a right hand.
Ali'i connects with a quick right hand that sends Mjölnir tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kekoa Ali'i!
After the fight, Kekoa Ali'i was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 44
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ali'i misses with a right hand
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali'i connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahai momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ahai throws a head kick that Ali'i semi-blocks.
Ahai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai misses with an uppercut
and Ali'i counters with a two punch combo.
Ali'i misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ali'i throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ali'i throws a looping overhand right but Ahai ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali'i throws an off balance right hand
and Ahai counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Ali'i throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai scores with a hook.
Ahai looks to land a right hand but Ali'i moved out of range.#T2#
Ali'i slips under a jab.
Ali'i looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali'i misses with an uppercut
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali'i catches Ahai napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Ahai crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Ali'i raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 40
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali'i back to the cage. Kronke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Kekoa Ali'i has been cut.
Kronke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali'i at a distance.
#CL#
Ali'i gets a clinch.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Ali'i avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Kronke digs a right hand into Ali'i's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali'i's gas tank.
A short right from Ali'i on the inside.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali'i lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Kronke misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali'i gets through Kronke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke tries a body shot but Ali'i blocks it.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali'i stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali'i lands a body punch.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali'i's elbow.
Ali'i blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Ali'i lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ali'i stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kronke looks winded!
Ali'i content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali'i.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali'is head.
Ali'i is leaning against Kronke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali'i softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali'i's elbow.
Good body shot from Ali'i.
Ali'i pushes Kronke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali'i lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali'i controls his hands.
Ali'i working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ali'i - that landed with a thud.
Kronke swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali'i uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i presses Kronke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Ali'i works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali'i working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali'i.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali'i controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ali'i gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali'i is working Kronke over against the cage.
Ali'i pushes Kronke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali'i works on Kronke's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali'i.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali'i.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali'i.
Ali'i taking a breather.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Ali'i scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Kronke beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Ali'i looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali'i lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kronke will feel that in the morning.
Ali'i has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronke finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali'i's head. #CL#
Ali'i drives through and clinches with Kronke against the cage.
Kronke looking to stall.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali'i lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ali'i takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ali'i lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kronke misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kekoa Ali'i has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i pushes Kronke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as Ali'i controls the action.
#BC#
Ali'i's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kronke is breathing heavily.
Ali'i lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali'i works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Ali'i - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ali'i scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i stalling against the cage.
Ali'i is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronke can do to turn this around?
Ali'i lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Ali'i avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Ali'i manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ali'i digs a right hand underneath Kronke's ribcage. Kronke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Kronke scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Ali'i gets through Kronke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ali'i.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali'i blocking some punches.
#T2##BC#
Ali'i pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ali'i lands a nice looking body shot.
Kronke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Ali'i pushes Kronke up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali'i controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Ali'i.
A right hand to the body from Ali'i.
Ali'i stalling against the cage.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kronkes head.
Ali'i lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali'i lands a nice uppercut.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ali'i rushes Kronke and presses him up against the cage.
Kronke cracks Ali'i with a nice body shot.
Kronke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kronke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kronke being controlled against the cage.
Ali'i scores with a shot to the side of Kronke's head.
A short left from Ali'i.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali'i lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Kronke as the two fighters clinch.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Ali'i.
Kronke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ali'i lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
A short left from Ali'i. #ROC#Kronke is rocked!
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Kronke is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali'i finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kronke lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Kronke seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali'i softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kronke misses with some punches.
Kronke misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ali'i on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ali'i manages to break the clinch.
Kronke throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ali'i counter with a right hand.
Ali'i lands with a good body shot.
Ali'i catches Kronke with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kronke forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 33
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Ali'i misses with a wild body shot.
Murray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali'i swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Ali'i sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali'i - that will leave a mark!
Ali'i throws a shot to the body.
Murray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murray wants to land a leg kick but Ali'i is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murray avoids a kick to the body.
As Ali'i looks to move away, Murray throws a big counter combo but Ali'i just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Ali'i throws a push kick but Murray slaps the foot to one side.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Ali'i is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Ali'i lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ali'i has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murray is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ali'i lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali'i throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murray avoids the head kick by Ali'i.
Ali'i explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali'i dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
Ali'i looks to throw a body kick
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali'i misses with a hook.
Murray misses with a hook
and Ali'i counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali'i. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali'i fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Murray was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Kekoa Ali'i has been cut.
Murray is leaning against Ali'i and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali'i blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Murray will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a body punch.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray controlling the action here for a moment.
Murray slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ali'i moves into range and clinches up with Murray.
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murray crunches a lovely knee into Ali'i's ribcage.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Ali'i shrugs off.
Ali'i takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali'i blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Ali'i - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Ali'i is breathing heavily.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murray utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murray working Ali'i over with knees to the body.
Murray missing with knees to the body.
Murray is looking to control Ali'i's arms but Ali'i gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murray has his back to the cage.
Murray lands an elbow just above Ali'i 's eye.
Knees to the body from Murray.
Murray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali'i.
Lee Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Murray.
Murray landing knees to the body.
Murray landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
Murray is struggling to control the position.
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali'i lands an uppercut.#T2#
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ali'i blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Ali'i avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ali'i fails to land.
Murray is leaning against Ali'i and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Ali'i shrugs off.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali'i's defenses.
Murray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali'i avoids it.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Murray.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murray throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ali'i misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with an outside leg kick.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ali'i closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ali'i in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ali'i trying to control the position but instead, Murray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali'i into the cage.
Ali'i displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murray up against the cage.
Murray is working Ali'i over against the cage.
Ali'i takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Murray.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ali'i managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
#T1#
Ali'i takes an elbow to the temple.
Murray pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali'i leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
Murray leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray controlling the action here for a moment.
Ali'i takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ali'i blocks an elbow strike.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ali'i tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali'i softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali'i is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali'i's elbow.
Ali'i taking a breather. #T2#
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali'i's defenses.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali'i can do to turn this around?
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali'i's elbow.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray lands an elbow just above Ali'i 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murray.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Murray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali'i.
A knee to the head by Murray.
Murray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray!
A victorious Lee Murray 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:
STRIKE! 29
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Mjölnir blocks a jab.
Ali'i slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mjölnir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali'i throws a body kick that misses.
Mjölnir blocks the body kick.
Mjölnir moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Kekoa Ali'i has been cut.
Ali'i looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali'i uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjölnir.
Ali'i uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjölnir.
#CL#
Ali'i clinches with his opponent.
Mjölnir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mjölnir prevents a body shot from Ali'i.
Mjölnir blocking some punches.
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mjölnir's elbow.
Mjölnir lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali'i trying to stall but Mjölnir improves his position.
Ali'i trying to control the position but instead, Mjölnir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali'i into the cage.
Mjölnir misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ali'i is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Mjölnir.
Mjölnir lands a body punch.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali'i misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i gets through Mjölnir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mjölnir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Mjölnir uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mjölnir on the inside.
Ali'i can't find room to land a body shot as Mjölnir controls the action.
Mjölnir lands with a right to the head.
Mjölnir cracks Ali'i with a nice body shot.
Ali'i is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Mjölnir fails to land.
Mjölnir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mjölnir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mjölnir gets through Ali'i's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mjölnir lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Mjölnir has a couple of punches blocked by Ali'i.
Mjölnir throws a head punch that misses.
Mjölnir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mjölnir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mjölnir throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mjölnir misses with a body punch.
Ali'i's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
Mjölnir scores with a hook to the body.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Mjölnir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Mjölnir scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i misses with some punches.
Mjölnir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mjölnir backwards.
Ali'i wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torsten Mjölnir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
That's time! Ali'i's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mjölnir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mjölnir just misses with a punch to the body.
Mjölnir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali'i lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali'i is looking to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mjölnir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali'i's elbow.
Ali'i lands a hook that snaps the head of Mjölnir backwards.
Ali'i misses with the head strike.
Ali'i stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali'i gets through Mjölnir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mjölnir's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mjölnir.
Ali'i is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mjölnir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mjölnir's elbow.
Ali'i looking to stall.
Ali'i wants to stall.
Kekoa Ali'i has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A short right from Ali'i on the inside.
Mjölnir has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali'i seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mjölnir can turn it around.
Mjölnir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mjölnir fails to land.
Ali'i working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali'i can't find room to land a body shot as Mjölnir controls the action.
Mjölnir digs a right hand into Ali'i's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali'i's gas tank.
Mjölnir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mjölnir's elbow.
Mjölnir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mjölnir prevents a body shot from Ali'i.
Mjölnir has a couple of punches blocked by Ali'i.
Mjölnir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali'i lands with a right to the head.
Mjölnir cracks Ali'i with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali'i blocking some punches.
Mjölnir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mjölnir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mjölnir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Mjölnir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mjölnir lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mjölnir's elbow.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mjölnir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mjölnir throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali'i.
A short body shot lands from Ali'i as the two fighters clinch.
Mjölnir lands an uppercut.
Torsten Mjölnir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mjölnir blocks a body shot from Ali'i.
Mjölnir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mjölnir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali'i lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mjölnir backwards.
Ali'i scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i misses with some punches.
Ali'i prevents a body shot from Mjölnir.
Mjölnir misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali'i.
Ali'i blocking some punches.
Ali'i lands a nice uppercut.
Ali'i misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kekoa Ali'i will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali'i 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 Mjölnir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mjölnir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mjölnir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mjölnir moves out of range as Ali'i strikes.
Ali'i tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mjölnir.
A head kick misses from Ali'i.
Mjölnir throws out a counter right but Ali'i avoids it with no problem.
Ali'i moves out of range as Mjölnir throws a body kick.
Torsten Mjölnir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali'i tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mjölnir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i slips a jab from Mjölnir.
Torsten Mjölnir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mjölnir keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali'i looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mjölnir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali'i moves away.
Mjölnir takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjölnir misses with a kick to the body.
Mjölnir swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali'i.
Ali'i's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mjölnir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali'i scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali'i.
A combination from Mjölnir does no damage.
A left lands for Mjölnir.
Ali'i slips under a jab.
Ali'i is looking for a counter combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mjölnir crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ali'i - the referee stops the clock and Mjölnir gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ali'i. Mjölnir manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ali'i misses with a body shot.
Ali'i looks to score with a jab to the body but Mjölnir is just out of range.
Ali'i throws a push kick but Mjölnir slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali'i.
A lazy body kick from Ali'i
and Mjölnir counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali'i throws a body punch but Mjölnir moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mjölnir.
A combination from Mjölnir does no damage.
Mjölnir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali'i changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Mjölnir. Beautiful body shot.
Mjölnir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Ali'i fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mjölnir manages to avoid it.
Mjölnir with a nice calf kick.
Mjölnir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mjölnir avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Mjölnir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mjölnir with a hook.
Ali'i lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali'i darts in trying to clinch
and Mjölnir counters with a straight right hand.
Ali'i does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali'i drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mjölnir to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Ali'i! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mjölnir takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Torsten Mjölnir!
Torsten Mjölnir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Ahai scores with a jab.
Ahai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ahai misses with a straight right.
A big right from Ahai misses.
Ali'i tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ali'i!
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ali'i breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali'i slips under a jab from Ahai.
Ali'i looks to throw a body kick
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali'i tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali'i paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Ahai throws the left hand but Ali'i avoids the punch easily.
Ali'i quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Ali'i has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahai trying to stall but Ali'i improves his position.
Ahai letting Ali'i take a breather here.
Ahai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
Ahai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahai lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i can't find room to land a body shot as Ahai controls the action.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Ahai.
Ahai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Ahai throws a head punch that misses.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahai controls his hands.
Ali'i fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahai as Ali'i tries to tie him up. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali'i creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahai.
Ahai is leaning against Ali'i and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
I was talking to Ali'i's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ali'i - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ahai on the inside.
Ali'i doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahai lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Ahai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai.
Ali'i tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azor Ahai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ahai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Ahai misses.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahai blocks the body kick.
Ali'i swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahai.
Ahai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali'i thuds his shin into the meat of Ahai's side.
Nice body punch from Ali'i.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali'i drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali'i tries to clinch there but Ahai circles away.
Azor Ahai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali'i scores with a nice body kick.
Ahai lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali'i's head.
Kekoa Ali'i has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1##CL#
Ali'i has Ahai up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ahai. #BC#
Ali'i pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Ali'i. Beautiful body shot.
Ali'i doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahai circles away.
Ali'i throws a body kick that misses.
Ali'i takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Ali'i closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali'i creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali'i tries to throw a body punch but Ahai avoids it by throwing Ali'i back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali'i taking a breather.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali'i seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ahai can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahai is trying to force a seperation but Ali'i has the dominant position.#BC2#
Ahai manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Ali'i closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ahai counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali'i wants to clinch.
Ahai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azor Ahai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahai connects with a leg kick.
Ali'i thuds his right hand into Ahai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali'i darts in trying to clinch
and Ahai counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azor Ahai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali'i misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali'i throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali'i.
Ahai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Ali'i tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali'i connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Ahai closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ali'i fails to land.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahai.
Ahai lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahai. #T1#
Ali'i is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Ali'i.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Ahai misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Ali'i stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahai controls his hands.
Ahai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Ahai.
Ahai blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahai backwards. #T2#
Ali'i throws a head punch that misses.
Ali'i displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahai up against the cage.
Ali'i misses with the head strike.
Ali'i goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahai misses with some punches.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahai misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali'i is looking to control Ahai's arms but Ahai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali'i has his back to the cage.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahai blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Ahai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahai cracks a nice hook into Ali'i's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kekoa Ali'i showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahai 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azor Ahai!
Azor Ahai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 19
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Ali'i throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali'i. #CL2#
Ali'i clinches up with Durand Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
Durand Jr lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
Ali'i doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Durand Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Durand Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr working Ali'i over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali'i misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Durand Jr on the inside. #BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ali'i swings widly with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up but Ali'i circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali'i tries to counter with a clinch but Durand Jr shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Durand Jr has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali'i lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali'i looks for the body kick but Durand Jr saw that one coming.
Ali'i scores with a jab to the head.
Durand Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali'i.
Durand Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali'i misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ali'i pushes him off.
Ali'i swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali'i takes one on the button.
Durand Jr blocks the body kick.
Ali'i throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand Jr misses with a leg kick.
Ali'i scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand Jr lands with an overhand left.
Durand Jr scores with a leg kick.
Ali'i is looking to land body kicks.
Durand Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands a jab to the head.
Durand Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ali'i ducks down to avoid it.
Ali'i steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durand Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Ali'i moves into range and clinches up with Durand Jr.
Durand Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali'i can do to turn this around?
Durand Jr prevents a body shot from Ali'i.
Durand Jr just leaning against Ali'i, taking a breather.
Durand Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr tries to work over Ali'i's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ali'i fails to land.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali'i is defending well for now.
Ali'i works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali'i fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durand Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Durand Jr lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
Ali'i lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand Jr backwards.
A short left from Ali'i. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ali'i.
Durand Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali'i throws a body kick that misses.
Kekoa Ali'i has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Ali'i ducks under a wild hook from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr throws a wild body kick that Ali'i sees coming a mile off.
Ali'i takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali'i looks to land a body kick but Durand Jr moved away.
Ali'i throws a chopping leg kick but Durand Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ali'i swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali'i misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali'i throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali'i takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Durand Jr forces Ali'i back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Durand Jr'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.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali'i lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Ali'i tries to clinch up but Durand Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Ali'i rushes Durand Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand Jr controls his hands.
Durand Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ali'i misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Durand Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques Durand Jr 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ali'i circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ali'i counters with a good, hard body kick but Durand Jr shrugs it off.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ali'i takes a step back to recover.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali'i swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali'i wants to counter with a clinch but Durand Jr pushes him away.
Ali'i avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
Ali'i pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Durand Jr back to the ropes. Ali'i follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ali'i moves in looking to clinch but Durand Jr pushes him off.
Durand Jr with the inside leg kick.
Ali'i throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali'i's knee momentarily.
Durand Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali'i's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali'i pushes Durand Jr away with a front kick.
Durand Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali'i is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Durand Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Ali'i throws a body kick.
Durand Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali'i throws the kick towards the body but Durand Jr avoids it.#T1#
Nice body kick from Durand Jr.
Ali'i jabs at Durand Jr's body.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali'i throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali'i throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durand Jr.
Ali'i misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Ali'i.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali'i throws a body kick that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Durand Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Ali'i throws a shot from downtown. Durand Jr moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali'i stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand Jr.
Ali'i lands with a cross.
Ali'i misses with a kick to the body
and Durand Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali'i looks to land a body kick but Durand Jr moved away.
Ali'i throws a head kick that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali'i takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali'i tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves away
and Durand Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali'i misses with an uppercut
and Durand Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durand Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durand Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali'i's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand Jr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand Jr 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:
STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Tua clinches with his opponent.
Ali'i is stalling here.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua lands a nice uppercut.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i misses with some punches.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Ali'i.
Tua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i looks for the body kick but Tua saw that one coming.
Tua fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali'i lands a nice shot that snaps Tua's head back.
Ali'i scores with a nice strike.
Ali'i cracks Tua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali'i throws a right hand that misses
and Tua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Ali'i
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Ali'i misses.
Tua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali'i just manages to avoid it.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Ali'i throws an overhand right that lands on Tua's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Ali'i throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Ali'i gets tackled into the ropes by Tua. Tua maintains the clinch.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ali'i.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i managing to block the knees to the body from Tua.
Tua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua lands with a short shot to the head.
Tua lands with a short shot to the head.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards. #T2#
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!
Tua misses with some punches.
Tua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tua.
Ali'i scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tua tries to stall but Ali'i uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tua working Ali'i over with knees to the body.
Ali'i looks winded!
Tua lands with a light punch inside.
Tua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike.
Ali'i wants to get back to striking at distance but Tua won't allow it.
#BC2#
Ali'i breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tua has Ali'i up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua is trying to maintain a safe position but Ali'i gets an underhook and turns Tua into the ropes.#BC#
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Ali'i tries a low kick but Tua avoids it.
Ali'i throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Tua 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#
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Ali'i manages to avoid it.
Tua wants to clinch.
Ali'i doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ali'i connects with a body shot that sends Tua's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tua is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tua scores with a jab to the head.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali'i swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Ali'i throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tua counters with a nice body kick.
Tua slips a straight right by Ali'i.
As Ali'i backs away, Tua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tua throws a hook but Ali'i blocks it.
Tua tries to clinch but Ali'i moves away
and Ali'i counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Ali'i finds it's way through Tua's defenses.
Ali'i throws an overhand right that lands on Tua's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali'i throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ali'i scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tua in his tracks.
Ali'i misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Tua.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali'i throws out the jab. #T2##CL#
Tua has Ali'i up against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beta Tua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i stalling the fight.
Ali'i on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tua has Ali'i pressed against the ropes, preventing Ali'i from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Tua missing with knees to the body.
Ali'i trying to control the position but instead, Tua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali'i into the ropes.#BC#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tua instigates a clinch.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Tua slowing the pace effectively.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beta Tua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Ali'i throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tua moves out of range as Ali'i throws a body kick.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali'i throws a right hand that misses
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Tua scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Ali'i beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali'i throws a hook but Tua blocks it.
Ali'i scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tua in his tracks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali'i.
Tua appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali'i lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali'i misses with a kick to the body
and Tua counters with a thumping low kick.
Tua fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Ali'i misses with an uppercut.
Ali'i swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali'i.#CL#
Tua darts in and clinches Ali'i up against the ropes.
Tua lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ali'i escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali'i throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua counters with a low kick, right behind Ali'i 's knee.
Ali'i throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tua is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ali'i misses with a hook to the body
and Tua counters with a good low kick that Ali'i was not able to check.
Ali'i takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD#
Tua drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Ali'i onto his butt! Ali'i pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT#It looks like Kekoa Ali'i has been cut.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Ali'i as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Ali'i throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Ali'i tries to keep at a distance but Tua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tua as Ali'i tries to tie him up.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tua.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Tua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali'i blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Ali'i's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali'i's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Tua takes that one big after scoring multiple knockdowns. It's amazing that we made it out of that third round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Ali'i swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Tua counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Ali'i goes down! Will Ali'i beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Ali'i misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Ali'i goes down! Tua rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Ali'i is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Beta Tua!
Beta Tua retains his light heavyweight title!
Beta Tua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Ali'i checks a leg kick nicely.
Ali'i misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuldashev counters with an inside leg kick.
Ali'i looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali'i throws a hook to the side of Yuldashev's head but Yuldashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuldashev misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Yuldashev.
A good leg kick by Yuldashev.
A head kick misses from Ali'i.
Ali'i swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yuldashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yuldashev slips under a jab from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a hook.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Ali'i.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body. Ali'i takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuldashev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a series of punches but Ali'i moves out of range.
Ali'i takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali'i misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but Ali'i sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali'i is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Ali'i.
A lazy left from Ali'i finds it's target.
Yuldashev misses with a hook.
Ali'i swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ali'i throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuldashev on the side of the head.
Ali'i tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuldashev throws a fast counter high kick but Ali'i manages to duck under it in time.
Ali'i with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali'i misses with a head kick.
Ali'i darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuldashev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yuldashev scores with the left hand. Ali'i knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali'i scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev misses with a low kick.
Ali'i throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuldashev on the side of the head.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Yuldashev gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ali'i. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuldashev.
Ali'i blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Ali'i pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali'i tests Yuldashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali'i throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yuldashev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali'i swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuldashev defending well as Ali'i loads up on a big left hand.
Yuldashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali'i. That did some damage!
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali'i throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev misses with a two punch combination.
Ali'i defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Ali'i wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuldashev throws a right hand that misses
and Ali'i counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali'i works the jab nicely.
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 Kekoa Ali'i 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#
Ali'i just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Ali'i misses.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Yuldashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali'i.
Ali'i throws the left hand but Yuldashev avoids the punch easily.
Yuldashev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ali'i. That one must have hurt.
Yuldashev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ali'i paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali'i connects with a looping right hand.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali'i.
Yuldashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Yuldashev.
Ali'i is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuldashev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yuldashev moves into the clinch.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuldashev controls his hands.
Yuldashev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i misses with some punches.
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i lands a left hand.
Ali'i throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuldashevs head.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Yuldashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev tries to stall but Ali'i uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yuldashev tries a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Yuldashev.
Ali'i digs a right hand underneath Yuldashev's ribcage. Yuldashev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali'i blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali'is head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuldashev crunches a lovely knee into Ali'i's ribcage.
Yuldashev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Ali'i throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali'i throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Ali'i.
Yuldashev stalling in the clinch but Ali'i improves position.
Yuldashev landing knees to the head.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ali'i pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali'i.
A quick step to the side and Ali'i tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev throws the left hand but Ali'i avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kekoa Ali'i 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yuldashev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali'i on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuldashev. Yuldashev obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali'i throws a big shot that misses.
Ali'i looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali'i.
Ali'i tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yuldashev throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Yuldashev throws a solid leg kick but Ali'i takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuldashev.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Ali'i moves out of range.
Yuldashev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali'i.
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali'i makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ali'i misses with a looping right.
Ali'i staying out of range there.#T1#
Yuldashev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yuldashev walks into a left hand.
Yuldashev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali'i jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yuldashev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali'i can pounce on him.
Yuldashev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali'i jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuldashev slips under a jab from Ali'i.
A big right from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ali'i swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range.
#CL2#
Yuldashev rushes Ali'i and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Ali'i manages to break the clinch.
Kekoa Ali'i is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Yuldashev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.#T2#
Yuldashev takes a swing at Ali'i's ribcage but misses.
Ali'i was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
Yuldashev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ali'i is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Ali'i lands a front kick to the face, that drops Yuldashev to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CL2#
Yuldashev rushes Ali'i and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev's elbow.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ali'i scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuldashev blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i tries to break free but Yuldashev pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Ali'i's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuldashev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali'i.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kekoa Ali'i showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ali'i, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 7
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Ali'i blocks a head kick by Chai.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Ali'i bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali'i flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
An inside leg kick from Ali'i misses.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ali'i avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali'i throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali'i lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomahawk Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali'i stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Nice defenses there by Ali'i.#T1#
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali'i. Ali'i circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai misses with a hook.
Ali'i was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Ali'i.
Chai scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Ali'i throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Ali'i with an uppercut!
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai misses with a shot to the body
and Ali'i counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali'i jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali'i.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Ali'i is out of range. #T2#
Chai misses with a combination
and Ali'i counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali'i has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali'i on the side of the head.
Ali'i takes one to the chin there.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai tests Ali'i's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai throws a body punch but Ali'i moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai sizes up Ali'i with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomahawk Chai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chai staying out of range there.
Ali'i on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ali'i counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by Ali'i.
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ali'i's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali'i.#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Chai misses with a leg kick
and Ali'i counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kekoa Ali'i!
A less than humble Kekoa Ali'i misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Rothschild throws the left hand but Ali'i avoids the punch easily.
Rothschild has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Theodore Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Ali'i thumps Rothschild with a low kick.
Ali'i takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali'i showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rothschild.
It seemed like Ali'i was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Ali'i was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali'i defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
Ali'i misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
Ali'i looks to land a right hand but Rothschild moved out of range.
A jab from Rothschild misses.
Ali'i swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild throws a right hand that misses
and Ali'i counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Ali'i blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali'i! But no joy.
Rothschild connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali'i's hands.
Rothschild moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali'i jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ali'i misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Rothschild was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rothschild lands the left hand.
A jab from Ali'i finds it's way through Rothschild's defenses.
Rothschild with the inside leg kick.
Ali'i tried to score with a low kick but Rothschild checks it.
Ali'i takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Rothschild. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rothschild.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Ali'i was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali'i flicks out a counter leg kick but Rothschild steps away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali'i.
Rothschild does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rothschild moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali'i wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rothschild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rothschild throws a push kick but Ali'i slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Rothschild misses with a kick to the body.
Ali'i swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Rothschild.
Ali'i takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali'i with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rothschild to score with a decent uppercut.
Rothschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothschild scores with the left hand. Ali'i knows he should have avoided that one.
Rothschild throws a low kick but Ali'i avoids it.
Ali'i throws out a counter right but Rothschild avoids it with no problem.
Rothschild is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rothschild throws an off balance right hand
and Ali'i counters with a stiff right hand.
Rothschild moves away from the strike by Ali'i.
Rothschild swings widly with a right hand
letting Ali'i counter with a right hand.
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali'i walks into a stiff left hand from Rothschild.
Ali'i loads up on a big right hand but Rothschild slips the punch.
Ali'i defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Rothschild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ali'i takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Ali'i was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali'i looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rothschild works the jab nicely.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Ali'i was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali'i throws out a counter right but Rothschild avoids it with no problem.
Ali'i stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a hook but Ali'i blocks it.
Ali'i just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali'i connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali'i scores with a sloppy right hand. Rothschild should have avoided that one.
Rothschild fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali'i.
Ali'i moves away from the strike by Rothschild.
A little jabbing left from Ali'i on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali'i misses with a low kick as Rothschild jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali'i.
Theodore Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali'i uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Kekoa Ali'i has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ali'i.
Rothschild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali'i throws a hook to the side of Rothschild's head but Rothschild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothschild is looking to counter punch.
Ali'i ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali'i uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
Ali'i throws a low kick but Rothschild avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali'i.
Ali'i bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rothschild lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Ali'i.
Rothschild misses the jab.
Ali'i is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ali'i wants to land a leg kick but Rothschild is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rothschild there.
Ali'i throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Ali'i ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Rothschild looks to land a left hand but Ali'i moved out of range nicely.
Rothschild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali'i blocks a jab.
Rothschild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali'i can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild defending well as Ali'i loads up on a big left hand.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Ali'i was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali'i jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali'i thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali'i moves away from the strike by Rothschild.
Ali'i tries a quick counter leg kick but Rothschild is wise to it.
Rothschild with a hook.
Ali'i steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
Ali'i throws a body shot but no joy.
Rothschild connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali'i throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Rothschild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali'i misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a series of punches but Ali'i moves out of range.
Ali'i looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rothschild connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali'i's hands.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Rothschild connects with the punch.
Ali'i slips a jab and a cross from Rothschild.
Jab, jab by Ali'i - just one landing.
Ali'i misses with a low kick.
Ali'i connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Rothschild tenderised Ali'i's leg. Ali'i is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rothschild bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali'i's head.
Rothschild cracks Ali'i with an open hand slap.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Ali'i ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A left lands for Rothschild.
Ali'i steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali'i throws out a counter right but Rothschild avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Ali'i misses.
Rothschild looks to land a right hand but Ali'i moved out of range.
Ali'i let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ali'i avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali'i ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali'i looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Theodore Rothschild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut
and Ali'i counters with a nice uppercut.
Rothschild's corner calls for a 1-2. Rothschild obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali'i takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Ali'i misses with a head kick.
Ali'i chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothschild can pounce on him.
Rothschild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali'i throws a right hand that Rothschild ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothschild also avoids with ease.#T2#
Rothschild 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
Ali'i tries to score with a low kick but Rothschild moves his leg out of the way.
Rothschild drops his hands momentarily and Ali'i takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rothschild cracks Ali'i with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rothschild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali'i uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Ali'i avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali'i ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i slips a jab from Rothschild.
Ali'i misses with a hook. Rothschild ducked under it nicely.
Rothschild throws a leg kick which misses Ali'i's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali'i tries to avoid it.
Ali'i with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rothschild 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Rothschild! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Ali'i swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali'i has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murray finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali'i's head.
Jab by Ali'i.
Ali'i looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
Murray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali'i is looking to counter punch.
Murray moves out of range as Ali'i strikes.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray wants to clinch up but Ali'i keeps it at a distance.
Ali'i on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali'i throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray defending well as Ali'i loads up on a big left hand.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali'i throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ali'i ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Ali'i lands a leg kick that knocks Murray off balance momentarily.
Murray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ali'i cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Ali'i looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Ali'i.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray missing with knees to the body.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ali'i's face.
Murray missing with knees to the body.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
Murray pushes Ali'i back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali'i managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Ali'i digs a right hand underneath Murray's ribcage. Murray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Murray looking to throw knees to the head but Ali'i is blocking nicely.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ali'i creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Murray is rocked!
Ali'i is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali'i finish him?
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ali'i.
Murray looks winded!
Ali'i breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Murray with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Murray looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Murray get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSKT XI
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Ali'i swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Ali'i and move into the clinch position.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali'i moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali'i connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
Ali'i throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali'i takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali'i tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Chai moves away from the strike by Ali'i. #CL2#
Chai forces Ali'i back against the ropes and clinches.
Ali'i's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Chai.
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Kekoa Ali'i has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ali'i lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali'i lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ali'i is breathing heavily.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chai prevents Ali'i from breaking the clinch.
Ali'i scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai gets through Ali'i's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ali'i.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chai.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ali'i blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Chai blocks a body shot from Ali'i.
Ali'i goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ali'i takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai gets through Ali'i's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i wants to break free but Chai has control.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Ali'i tries to break Chai's hands from around his neck, Chai unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Ali'i will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chaikka Chai!
An out of breath Chaikka Chai 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:
H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Demuss lands with a kick to the temple. Ali'i shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Demuss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali'i.
Ali'i throwing a counter right hand but Demuss manages to avoid it.
Ali'i connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demuss's hands.#CUT#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
A jab from Demuss misses.
Ali'i lands a jab.
Ali'i throws a body punch but Demuss moves out of range.
Ali'i is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demuss.
Demuss slips a straight right by Ali'i.
Demuss looks for the body kick but Ali'i saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demuss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali'i throws a jab but it's blocked by Demuss.
Demuss throws out a counter right but Ali'i avoids it with no problem.
Ali'i misses with an uppercut. Demuss saw that one coming.
Ali'i avoids the head kick by Demuss.
Ali'i looks to land a combination but Demuss avoids it well. #T1#
Ali'i is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demuss.
Demuss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ali'i with a body shot.
Demuss moves out of range as Ali'i strikes.
Demuss tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ali'i manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Demuss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali'i goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali'i gets through Demuss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i misses with the head strike.
Ali'i misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demuss misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ali'i.
Knees in the clinch landing for Demuss.
Demuss has a couple of punches blocked by Ali'i.
Nice body punch from Ali'i - that landed with a thud.
Ali'i misses with the head strike.
Demuss tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body.
Demuss tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Ali'i lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
Demuss throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Demuss prevents a body shot from Ali'i. #BC2#
Demuss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali'i throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Demuss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demuss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali'i tried to counter with a leg kick but Demuss avoided it.
Ali'i looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali'i misses with a straight left.
Ali'i misses with a right hand
and Demuss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ali'i lands with a nice body kick.
Demuss looks winded!
Ali'i misses with a low kick.
Demuss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali'i was well out of range. Poor timing from Demuss.
Demuss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali'i.
Demuss tries to counter with a clinch but Ali'i shakes him off and moves away.
Ali'i misses with a looping left.
Ali'i shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ali'i misses the jab.
Jab by Ali'i.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali'i. Demuss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kekoa Ali'i is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali'i lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demuss's sensitive parts.
Demuss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali'i throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali'i waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demuss.
Nice jab there from Ali'i.
Ali'i tries a head kick but it misses.
Demuss tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali'i dips to his left and cracks Demuss with an uppercut!#ROC#Demuss is rocked!
Ali'i slips under a jab.
Demuss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ali'i finds it's way round the side to connect with Demuss's head.
Demuss is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali'i finish him?
Demuss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali'i connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Demuss's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Demuss - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kekoa Ali'i!
A less than humble Kekoa Ali'i misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
H24
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ali'i has closed the distance and engaged Farquharson in a clinch.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farquharson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali'i goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Ali'i lands an uppercut.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i pushes Farquharson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i lands a hook that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson tries to work over Ali'i's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Farquharson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks it.
Farquharson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali'i stalling in the clinch but Farquharson improves position.
Ali'i lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali'i lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Ali'i.
Ali'i looking to stall.
Farquharson lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Ali'i wants to stall.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Ali'i's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Farquharson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farquharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali'i's elbow.
Farquharson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali'i.
Farquharson lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Ali'i as the two fighters clinch.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Our sources have told us that Farquharson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ali'i can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali'i throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ali'i creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali'i on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ali'i blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson misses with some punches.
Ali'i softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Farquharson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali'i lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
Ali'i lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali'i scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i presses Farquharson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Ali'i lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ali'i.
Ali'i lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Farquharson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali'i uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ali'i.
Ali'i lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farquharson or not.
Farquharson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali'i working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ali'i.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ali'i tests Farquharson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farquharson looks to land a left hand but Ali'i moved out of range nicely.
Farquharson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farquharson throws a combination that misses
and Ali'i counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Farquharson misses.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Ali'i moves out of range easily.
Ali'i scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Farquharson is rocked!
Farquharson looks to land a left hand but Ali'i moved out of range nicely.
Farquharson throws a looping overhand right but Ali'i ducks down to avoid it.
Ali'i uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farquharson.
Farquharson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali'i is out of range and Farquharson settles back down. #CL2#
Ali'i forces Farquharson back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali'i throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali'i lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Ali'i as the two fighters clinch.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Farquharson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali'i has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali'i lands a right hand.
Ali'i lands with a left to the head.
Ali'i creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Farquharson crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Farquharson face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Ali'i takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ali'i moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali'i prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ali'i after a bit of a struggle.
Ali'i lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali'i works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali'i lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali'i down to the mat. Ali'i avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ali'i gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Ali'i turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Ali'i forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is trying to push Ali'i away but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali'i works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali'i prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali'i lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
Knox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ali'i pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ali'i closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Ali'i presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali'i misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Ali'i has the dominant position.
Ali'i lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox prevents a body shot from Ali'i.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali'i has double underhooks.
Ali'i lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not. #T2#
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali'i is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali'i down to the mat. Ali'i avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ali'i closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali'i.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Ali'i.
Ali'i is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Ali'i lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Ali'i.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
#T3#
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali'i lands a big right hand that drops Knox! The killer instinct kicks in and Ali'i finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ali'i!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kekoa Ali'i!
After the fight, Kekoa Ali'i was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Miles Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
SPFT #4
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ali'i.
Nice uppercut there from Grayce .
Ali'i thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Ali'i.
Ali'i uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayce .
Ali'i ducks under a wild hook from Grayce .
Grayce slips under a jab from Ali'i.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali'i.
Ali'i pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Grayce drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grayce laying and praying for a moment but Ali'i takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Grayce is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Grayce is trying to control the action in half guard but Ali'i is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ali'i felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ali'i trying to hold on to Grayce 's head to control him but Grayce postures up.
#SUB#
Grayce is working for a kimura but Ali'i is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grayce wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali'i is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Grayce seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grayce is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Grayce works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Grayce is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ali'i to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ali'i shrugs it off. #SUB#
Grayce has control of Ali'i's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ali'i regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ali'i can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Grayce looking for a guillotine from mount but Ali'i is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grayce looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Grayce wants to control the action but instead Ali'i gets a body lock and reverses into Grayce 's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grayce has his foot on Ali'i's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali'i works his way back into a safe position though.
Grayce seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Grayce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali'i gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ali'i is posturing up here but Grayce has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ali'i tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ali'i has to tap! Slick submission there by Grayce !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Early Grayce !
Early Grayce thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SPFT #1
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Ali'i tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Ali'i lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Ali'i clinches.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Ali'i lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown wants to break free but Ali'i has control.
Ali'i pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown tries to break free but Ali'i pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown sizes up Ali'i with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ali'i lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Ali'i counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali'i jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali'i wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali'i throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali'i manages to avoid it.
Ali'i misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Ali'i fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Ali'i throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali'i.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali'i swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ali'i ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali'i tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i misses with a hook.
Ali'i misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali'i throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali'i throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Ali'i.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali'i throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Ali'i blocks it.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Ali'i has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali'i working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali'i lands an uppercut.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali'i.
Brown throws a right and a left that Ali'i avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ali'i on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali'i uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali'i! But no joy.
Ali'i bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali'i lands the left hand.
Ali'i throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Robert Brown has been cut.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown tries to move into range but Ali'i moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Ali'i has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Ali'i has the dominant position.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Ali'i back against the cage.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali'i can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
#T4##BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Ali'i works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali'i with the inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ali'i. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Brown 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.
#CL2#
Ali'i clinches.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Brown is trying to push Ali'i away but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali'i has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Ali'i.
Brown lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ali'i throws out a powerful jab.
Ali'i scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Ali'i closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown tries to break free but Ali'i pushes him back against the cage.
Ali'i misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali'i takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Ali'i pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali'i has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Ali'i is controlling him.#BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Ali'i lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali'i feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i lands a jab to Brown's midsection.#T1#
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ali'i misses.
Ali'i throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali'i feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Ali'i lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Ali'i counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown slips under a jab from Ali'i.
Ali'i tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Ali'i throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown misses the jab.
Ali'i tries to clinch up
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali'i.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali'i misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali'i.
Ali'i tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Ali'i.#CL2#
Ali'i has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali'i is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ali'i on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali'i misses with the combination.
Brown slips under a jab.
Ali'i tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Ali'i throws a leg kick
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown blocks a jab.#T3#
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali'i moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali'i lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Ali'i.
Ali'i is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Ali'i manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali'i was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ali'i clinches.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali'i.
Ali'i fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown is trying to push Ali'i away but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A short right from Ali'i.
Ali'i lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali'i throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali'i scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali'i throws a big shot that misses.
As Ali'i tries to get set, Brown tries to push him back and clinch up but Ali'i manages to avoid the attempt.
Ali'i avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Ali'i misses with a straight left.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Ali'i breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Ali'i slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ali'i throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Ali'i's shoulder, as Ali'i tries to avoid the shot.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali'i lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Ali'i throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Ali'i tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ali'i has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Ali'i steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown looks for the body kick but Ali'i saw that one coming.
Ali'i is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.
Ali'i scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali'i is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD2#
Ali'i sends Brown crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ali'i is motioning to the referee to let Brown up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Ali'i moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Ali'i.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali'i tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Ali'i wobbles Brown with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Ali'i dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Brown to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Fletcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fletcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali'i circles away.
Fletcher wants to clinch but Ali'i slips to the side
and Ali'i connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Ali'i cracks Fletcher with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fletcher looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ali'i finish him?
#ROC#Fletcher is rocked!
Ali'i fakes the body blow, causing Fletcher to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fletcher goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kekoa Ali'i!
Our winner, Kekoa Ali'i, 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.
Jett Fletcher spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my family and fans! You are amazing! God bless! '. |
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Event:
RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Carioni instigates a clinch.
Carioni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali'is head.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i lands a body shot.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carionis head.
Carioni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carioni misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Ali'i working hard to break the clinch.
Carioni lands a shot to the body.
Carioni throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioni lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
Carioni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ali'i. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Ali'i throws a head punch that misses.
Ali'i tries to throw a body punch but Carioni avoids it by throwing Ali'i back against the cage.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
Ali'i lands a left hand.
Carioni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali'i's efforts to push away.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Carioni lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Ali'i breaks from the clinch.
Carioni lands with a straight right. Ali'i didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Ali'i.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Carioni there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali'i misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Carioni clinches.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands.
A short right from Ali'i on the inside.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
A short left from Carioni.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Carioni lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali'i seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carioni can turn it around.#T3#
Ali'i tries to work over Carioni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carioni throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Carioni.
A hook to the body from Carioni.
Ali'i is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Carioni.
A short right from Carioni.
Carioni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
Carioni struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali'i controls his hands.
Carioni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carioni pushes Ali'i back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carioni.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carioni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Carioni.
#T4#
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Carioni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Carioni.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioni.
Carioni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Carioni. #ROC2#Ali'i is rocked!
Carioni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ali'i is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioni digs a right hand into Ali'i's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali'i's gas tank.
Carioni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carioni lands a nice shot to the body.
Carioni presses Ali'i against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Ali'i seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carioni creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ali'i's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ali'i drops to his knees and Carioni pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
A victorious Rodrigo Carioni 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:
RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Aghajanyan moves into the clinch.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Aghajanyan to work.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aghajanyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks it.
Aghajanyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali'i blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Ali'i takes a shot to the head.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee strike.
Aghajanyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aghajanyan lands a left hand.
Ali'i takes a shot to the head.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
#T1#
Aghajanyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Aghajanyan controls his hands.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali'i pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ali'i looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali'i avoids it.
Aghajanyan controlling the action here for a moment.
Aghajanyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali'i lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Ali'i scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali'i throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan just leaning against Ali'i, taking a breather.
A short right from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aghajanyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aghajanyan's elbow. #T2#
Aghajanyan lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Aghajanyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Ali'i keeps it at a distance.
Aghajanyan 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.
#CL#
Aghajanyan gets a clinch.
Ali'i prevents a body shot from Aghajanyan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Ali'i lands with a light punch inside.
Ali'i scores with a shot to the side of Aghajanyan's head.
Aghajanyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Ali'i tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ali'i escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali'i throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Aghajanyan closes the distance and pushes Ali'i back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aghajanyan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aghajanyan takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i. #T3#
Aghajanyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali'i or not.
Ali'i misses with the head strike.
Ali'i lands a hook that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan misses with some punches.
Ali'i pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali'i can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ali'i fails to land.
Aghajanyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Aghajanyan as the two fighters clinch.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Ali'i avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali'i blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan tries a body shot but Ali'i blocks it.
#T4#
Ali'i on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch.
Ali'i throws the left hand but Aghajanyan avoids the punch easily.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ali'i counters with a stiff right hand.
Aghajanyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Aghajanyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Aghajanyan pushes Ali'i back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan is leaning against Ali'i and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aghajanyan taking a breather.
Aghajanyan is working Ali'i over against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aghajanyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirair Aghajanyan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Ali'i keeps it at a distance.
Aghajanyan moves out of range as Ali'i throws a body kick.
Dirair Aghajanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aghajanyan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Aghajanyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali'i scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks with his arms.
Aghajanyan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Aghajanyan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Ali'i avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali'i lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Ali'i.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i. #T1#
Aghajanyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali'i controls his hands.
Aghajanyan misses with some punches.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ali'i breaks from the clinch.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali'i swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aghajanyan throws a nice head kick!
Ali'i circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aghajanyan swings for the body but Ali'i moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ali'i on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aghajanyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali'i throws a jab but it's blocked by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan throws a looping overhand right but Ali'i ducks down to avoid it.
Aghajanyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Aghajanyan moves in looking to clinch but Ali'i pushes him off.
Aghajanyan scores with the left hand. Ali'i knows he should have avoided that one.
Aghajanyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali'i can do to turn this around?#T2#
Aghajanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali'i circles away.
Ali'i is looking for the big counter here.
Aghajanyan digs a good body shot into Ali'i's ribs.
Ali'i throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Ali'i keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Ali'i was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch but Ali'i slips to the side
and Ali'i makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch
and Ali'i connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Aghajanyan is rocked!
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Ali'i counters with a nice right hand that sends Aghajanyan toppling to the canvas! Aghajanyan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ali'i finish him?!
Oh Aghajanyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali'i scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali'i swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aghajanyan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ali'i fakes the body blow, causing Aghajanyan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Aghajanyan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE: From the Ashes
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Ali'i does it's job there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ali'i throws a shot to the body.
Ali'i throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowers is looking for the big counter here.
Bowers stuns Ali'i with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bowers jabs Ali'i to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bowers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali'i counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali'i rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowers misses with a double jab.
Bowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali'i throws out the jab.
Bowers is looking for the big counter here.
Bowers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ali'i counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Ali'i misses with a double jab
and Bowers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali'i definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a leg kick
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ali'i will feel that in the morning.
Bowers has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ali'i tries to work over Bowers's front leg with a kick but Bowers checks it.
Ali'i bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Bowers ducks right into an uppercut from Ali'i.
Ali'i lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali'i misses with a two punch combination.
Bowers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali'i counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali'i.
Bowers throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Bowers misses.
Ali'i appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bowers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Ali'i throws a right hand that Bowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowers also avoids with ease.
Bowers misses with a jab to the body
and Ali'i counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali'i.
Bowers throws out a counter right but Ali'i avoids it with no problem.
Ali'i uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bowers has time to react.
Ali'i darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bowers ducks right into an uppercut from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with an uppercut
and Bowers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kekoa Ali'i has been cut.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Ali'i.
#T4#
Bowers misses with an uppercut
and Ali'i cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali'i throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i throws a combination that misses
and Bowers counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowers throws a shot from downtown. Ali'i moves away and avoids it.
Bowers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali'i moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowers misses the target.
Ali'i on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali'i blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ali'i on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali'i on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali'i throws a shot to the body.
Ali'i slips under a jab.
Bowers slips a jab from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a left hand
letting Bowers counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bowers misses.
Kekoa Ali'i is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali'i's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bowers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali'i scrambles back to his feet.
Bowers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali'i. #T1#
Ali'i misses with a right hand
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali'i throws a body punch but Bowers moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowers! But no joy.
Ali'i uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowers.
Ali'i rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali'i ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali'i throws a wild body kick that Bowers sees coming a mile off.
Ali'i scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali'i throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Bowers goes for a small jab and connects. Now Bowers goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Ali'i stumbles back but Bowers runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Ali'i to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Ali'i will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Bowers!
Our winner, Ryan Bowers, 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:
RISE X27
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali'i! But no joy.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali'i as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Ali'i on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali'i. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali'i! But no joy.
Ali'i bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs moves in looking to clinch but Ali'i pushes him off.
Diggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs thumps Ali'i with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali'i looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali'i lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggs or not.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs misses with a knee to the head.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Ali'i breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali'i tries a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diggs throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ali'i to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Matthew Diggs has been cut.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali'i.
Diggs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali'i just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Diggs instigates a clinch.
Ali'i throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Ali'i fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diggs.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Diggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ali'i lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali'i.#BC#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diggs thows a body kick. Ali'i tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab lands there for Ali'i.
Diggs lunges at Ali'i with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ali'i's hand.
Diggs digs a good hook to Ali'i's body.
Diggs lands a jab.
Diggs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ali'i counters with a straight right hand.
Diggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#KD2#
Ali'i sends Diggs crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ali'i is motioning to the referee to let Diggs up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Diggs is rocked!
Diggs lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Diggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali'i counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kekoa Ali'i!
During a confident post fight interview, Kekoa Ali'i thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 50: Irrawaddy v Newton
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Lepisto misses with a hook. Ali'i ducked under it nicely.
Ali'i pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lepisto is out of range and Ali'i settles back down.
Lepisto slips a jab and a cross from Ali'i.
Lepisto throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ali'i to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali'i checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali'i chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Lepisto.
Ali'i scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali'i fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali'i blocks a head kick by Lepisto.
Ali'i throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lepisto misses the target.
Ali'i scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Ali'i dodges the punch combination from Lepisto.
A head kick by Lepisto misses
and Ali'i counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali'i circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lepisto drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ali'i follows Lepisto to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kekoa Ali'i!
Our winner, Kekoa Ali'i, 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:
GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 5
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
One gets tackled into the cage by Frostulfsson. Frostulfsson maintains the clinch.
Frostulfsson slows down the pace here.
One is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frostulfsson is keeping busy.
Frostulfsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from One.
One is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
One looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frostulfsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
One leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orn Frostulfsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frostulfsson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 10:9
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orn Frostulfsson!
A victorious Orn Frostulfsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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